Claire | August 20, 2010
“The Queen’s Pawn” is Christy English’s debut novel and is a delight to read. Author Jeane Westin described it as a “jewel of a novel” and I have to agree. It was wonderful and I was disappointed when I finished it, it had been wonderful company for a few days.
The Queen’s Pawn tells the story [...]
Claire | August 2, 2010
Having previously read and loved Jeane Westin’s “The Virgin’s Daughters: In the Court of Elizabeth I”, I was really excited when I found out that Jeane was writing an historical novel based on the relationship between Elizabeth I and her childhood friend and favourite Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester. Like many other people, Elizabeth [...]
Claire | July 23, 2010
There are some wonderful historical novels around at the moment and some great ones due for release in the next few months, here are the ones which caught my eye:-
His Last Letter: Elizabeth and the Earl of Leicester by Jeane Westin - Released in the USA on 3rd August 2010 - click on the [...]
Claire | June 24, 2010
This is not a book that I’d normally pick up, as I tend to stick to historical fiction about the Tudor era, but, boy, am I glad that I got to read this book!
I was hooked from the start and I read all 601 pages in one weekend, completely ignoring my family and the housework. [...]
Claire | January 15, 2010
I know that many Robin Maxwell fans are eagerly awaiting the publication of her new novel, “O, Juliet”, on the 2nd February 2010, so I thought you might like to know my views on this novel. Here’s my review of Robin Maxwell’s latest offering.
William Shakespeare, “The Bard”, is a tough act to follow, so I [...]
Claire | January 7, 2010
I didn’t realise that I had been missing out on some great works of historical fiction until I read an advance copy Karen Harper’s latest book which is published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons on 21st January. Now, I’m going to be buying her other Tudor books: “The Last Boleyn” and “The Queen Elizabeth I Mystery [...]
Claire | January 6, 2010
One of the very first Anne Boleyn novels I read was Robin Maxwell’s “The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn”, a book I loved because I so wanted to believe that Elizabeth had been able to learn the true story of her mother’s life, through her own words. I was captivated by that novel and this [...]
Claire | January 6, 2010
Anne Boleyn Files and Elizabeth Files visitor Kelly Gartland was kind enough to write this review after she had “The Lady Elizabeth” for Christmas. I haven’t read it yet but it’s on my list. If you have read it then please feel free to leave your comments below, I’d love to know what you think.
“The [...]
Claire | December 15, 2009
Anne Boleyn Files visitor, Christine Nicole Kimmell was kind enough to write this review on Margaret George’s fictional “autobiography” of King Henry VIII:-
The Autobiography of Henry VIII, With Notes From His Fool Will Somers, was an absolutely fascinating read. Although it is fictional it feels as though you are actually in Henry VIII’s head. It [...]
Claire | October 29, 2009
Author Jeane Westin is a regular visitor to The Elizabeth Files and wrote a wonderful guest article - “Did They or Didn’t They? Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester” - which got us all commenting our thoughts on Elizabeth’s virginity and her relationship with Dudley.
After chatting to Jeane and reading her article I [...]
