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 [...]
Claire | October 12, 2009
Isn’t it a wonderful thing when a novel actually transports you to another place and time? Well, this historical novel does just that and is just the thing to read this autumn (fall) with a mug of hot chocolate or a nice glass of wine.
“Virgin and the Crab: Sketches, Fables and Mysteries from the Early [...]
Claire | August 5, 2009
August’s Book of the Month on The Anne Boleyn Files is the long awaited Philippa Gregory novel “The White Queen” which I’ve had the pleasure to read and review, courtesy of Simon and Schuster UK - thanks!
I couldn’t wait any longer to share this review with you so here it is…
The White Queen by Philippa [...]
Claire | August 4, 2009
Philippa Gregory’s latest novel “The White Queen” is due to be released on 18th August and I will be reviewing it here on The Anne Boleyn Files Tudor Book Reviews site on that date.
“The White Queen” is the first in a series about the Plantagenets, the warring family who held the English throne before Henry [...]
Claire | July 28, 2009
A review of “Dissolution” by guest reviewer, Tim Ridgway (my husband!).
It must be said that I was not really sure what to expect with this, my first Tudor-period crime thriller, but to sum up Dissolution in three words … it was gripping!
Like many books, the first chapter was a little slow moving, and felt a [...]
