Category Archives: William Cecil
“The Secret Lion” by CW. Gortner
“The Secret Lion” is in many ways an old-fashioned spy novel, complete with an intelligent but scrappy protagonist, shady pay-masters, and an overarching mystery. What distinguishes this book from the rest is that it is set in Tudor England, during … Continue reading
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“Virgin and the Crab” by Robert Parry
Don’t be put off by the title: “Virgin and the Crab” refers in no way to some type of venereal disease. It in fact tells the story of two remarkable Renaissance figures; the young Elizabeth Tudor and John Dee, a … Continue reading
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“Legacy” by Susan Kay
First and foremost a character study of a truly remarkable woman. Continue reading
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Tudor Book Reviews 