
The Lady in the Tower: The fall of Anne Boleyn
The Lady in the Tower: The fall of Anne Boleyn
Alison Weir is one of Britain's best-loved and most-read historians. Her works include The Six Wives of Henry VIII, He... Read more
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Henry VIII: The inner life of a most public king
Henry VIII: The inner life of a most public king
Philippa Gregory's works bring to life the world and relationships of the Tudors, building vivid storytelling around det... Read more
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