Henry had always been a theatrically pious king and in his last years he turned to religion with melancholy intensity. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Conversation | 2023-07-04 12:22:50 UTC ]
This fictional portrait of Henry VIII’s scheming aide Thomas Cromwell — the first volume in a trilogy — won the Man Booker Prize in 2009. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2021-10-21 15:24:11 UTC ]
TV presenter and Tudor specialist Lucy Worsley has written her first children’s novel set during the reign of Henry VIII. The book, currently titled The Other Elizabeth, is centered around a young handmaiden at court but explores the story of Katherine Howard, Henry’s fifth wife. It will be... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Headline has acquired six novels by bestselling historian Alison Weir. Publishing director Mari Evans bought UK and Commonwealth rights to the books from Julian Alexander at Lucas Alexander Whitley. Weir’s non-fiction publishing will continue with Penguin Random House’s Jonathan Cape. The... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hilary Mantel won the Man Booker prize today, making her the first woman and the first Briton to win the prize twice. Three years ago, Mantel won the prize for Wolf Hall; today, she won the prize for its sequel, Bring Up the Bodies. The trilogy is historical fiction chronicling the life of... Continue reading >> [ Source: Slate | 2012-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hilary Mantel returns to the vicious world of Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell's maneuverings.Bring Up the Bodies Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2012-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Fri, 13/05/2011 - 10:30 Headline has signed a book by its author Lyn Andrews, marking the saga writer's historical fiction début. Director of publishing Marion Donaldson bought British Commonwealth rights (including Canada) to The Border Lord... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]