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First publish date: 1986
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Margaret George
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A tale of intrigue and passion in the court of King Henry VIII, exploring the love and tragedy of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard against the backdrop of the tumultuous Tudor era.
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A concise historical exploration of Mary Boleyn, the lesser-known sister of Anne, set within the Tudor court of 1508–1543.
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A fictional memoir of Henry VIII, narrated from his own voice with interjections from his jester Will Somers, blending history and humor to portray the Tudor king’s reign.
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When Charles II flees after the Battle of Worcester, he disguises himself as a bridegroom, relying on a young lady, Juliana Coningsby, to aid his escape across Cromwell's England to France.
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In Victorian London, long‑separated friends Emily ‘Fido’ Faithfull and Helen rekindle a bond when Fido steers Helen into an affair with a young army officer, only to risk everything with a mysterious sealed letter.
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Lady‑in‑waiting Margaret Pole navigates the Tudor court, witnessing Henry VIII’s rise and the rise of Anne Boleyn, while balancing loyalty to his queens and to the old royal line.
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Georgette Heyer’s tale follows William, Duke of Normandy, as he rises to become King of England in 1066, detailing his trials, alliances, and the pivotal Battle of Hastings.
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A story of love and tragedy in 17th-century England.
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Through the eyes of Henry IV’s youngest son, John of Lancaster, Georgette Heyer portrays the turbulence of late‑14th‑century England, blending court intrigue, warfare, and the personal ambitions of a youthful prince.
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A romantic historical novel about the court and love affairs of Charles II of England, featuring a bold queen, a beautiful actress, and a scandalous spy.
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A queen's heart torn between love and duty, leading to a dark choice in history's most powerful court.
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The tragic story of Lady Jane Grey, the young woman who became queen for just 9 days but was executed for treason at the age of 16.
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Hugh le Despenser, a young heir burdened by his family’s past, is wed to thirteen‑year‑old Bess de Montacute; as they struggle to build a marriage, a deadly plague threatens the love they are beginning to nurture.
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Young Alice Verney returns to Restoration England to reclaim her place as a maid of honor, marry a celebrated duke, and navigate court intrigue, poisoned plots, and political betrayals that threaten the king and her future.
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"Henry VIII is looking for another wife. So he sends his painter, Hans Holbein, to paint him portraits of all the best-looking princesses. Who will he choose, and will she look like her portrait? "--Publisher's description.
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The Rise and Fall of the Tudors: The Complete Story of England's Most Famous Dynasty by G.J. Meyer
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