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    Category: The Queen’s Rival

    Scandal Hits the House of York!

    Posted on 2nd September 2020

    The piety of Cecily Neville was much praised during her lifetime, particularly in her later years.  Her pride was also widely acknowledged.  Proud Cis has become a recognisable epithet.  Yet…

    Tags: Historical FictionHistorical NovelsHistoryHouse of LancasterHouse of Yorkmedieval historymedieval womenPlantagenetsRichard IIIThe Queen's RivalWars of the Roses
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    The Queen’s Rival and the Wheel of Fortune

    Posted on 23rd August 2020

    A Short but Colourful Post! In The Queen’s Rival I make frequent use of the idea of the Wheel of Fortune in the history of Cecily Neville and the House…

    Tags: Cecily Neville Duchess of YorkHistorical FictionHistorical NovelsHistoryHouse of LancasterHouse of Yorkmedieval historymedieval womenPlantagenetsThe Queen's RivalWars of the Roses
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    Writing about Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, King’s Mother

    Posted on 29th July 2020

    Welcome to my new blog.   Some of my thoughts on my writing about Cecily Neville in The Queen’s Rival, and my answers to some questions that I am sure…

    Tags: Cecily NevilleDuke of ClarenceEdward IVHistorical FictionHistorical NovelsHistoryHouse of LancasterHouse of Yorkmedieval historyMortimersPlantagenetsRichard IIIRichard of YorkThe Queen's RivalWars of the Roses
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