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    What is the Chronological Order of my Novels?

    Posted on 3rd July 2017

    Frequently asked questions: What is the chronological order of your historical novels? In which order is it best for me to read them?   Some readers, new to my novels,…

    Tags: Alice PerrersAnne NevilleEleanor of AquitaineElizabeth of LancasterHistorical FictionHistorical NovelsHistoryJoan of KentJoanna of NavarreKatherine de ValoisKatherine Swynfordmedieval historymedieval womenPhilippa of HainaultPlantagenets
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    The Witch of Leeds Castle.

    Posted on 6th July 2016

    What was life like for Queen Joanna, widow of King Henry IV, imprisoned for Witchcraft in Leeds Castle?   In its beautiful setting, surrounded by water, Leeds Castle in Kent…

    Tags: House of LancasterJoanna of Navarremedieval womenPlantagenetsThe Queen's Choice
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    Anne O’Brien in the Independent on Sunday

    Posted on 28th January 2016

    As part of the excitement for The Queen’s Choice, Anne was featured in a wonderful piece in the Independent on Sunday discussing her aim to give a voice to the…

    Tags: Joanna of NavarreKing Henry IVmedieval womenThe Queen's Choice
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    A Medieval Royal Christmas with the Lancasters

    Posted on 9th December 2015

    An Invitation to Spend a Royal Christmas and New Year with the Lancasters! Here is William Bruges, Chester Herald, at your door, sent by the King.  His tabard glows with the…

    Tags: ChristmasHouse of LancasterJoanna of NavarreKing Henry IVPlantagenetsThe Queen's Choice
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    Was Joanna of Navarre a Witch?

    Posted on 22nd October 2015

    Was Joanna of Navarre, Dowager Queen of England, guilty of necromancy? So Halloween is approaching and thoughts turn to witchcraft with bats and black cats and things that go bump…

    Tags: House of LancasterJoanna of NavarreKing Henry IVKing Henry Vmedieval womenThe Queen's Choice
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    Is this the real Joanna of Navarre?

    Posted on 5th June 2015

    Historical paintings:  Authenticity v. Drama This is a painting of Duke Arthur III of Brittany, painted by the French artist Henriette Lorimier and exhibited in the Paris Salon of 1806…

    Tags: Joanna of NavarreKing Henry IVmedieval womenPaintingsThe Queen's Choice
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