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You have entered the realm of historical fiction - England.   You are invited to delve into delicious royal intrigue and/or royally intriguing historical fiction - great women's books and movies!  The recently released novels about english royalty are showcased in the book parade above (mouseover to pause).  Recent non-royal and earlier release novels (England kings, queens and others) can be found below.   Click on any book to read reviews and/or, in many instances, a little of the book itself.



Historical Fiction (England) - more 2010 releases
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Henry's 5th wife's tragic tale
The dramatic tale of Henry VIII's mother
Elizabeth Woodville, mother of "the princes in the tower", grandmother to Henry VIII
Two ladies-in-waiting have insider views of Elizabeth I
"Bloody Mary" tells her story
Elizabeth I has a spirited illegitimate daughter
Elizabeth of York's half sister investigates the claim that one of the princes in the tower survived
Award winning story of Henry VIII's mother and family
Historical Fiction (England) - 2009 Releases

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Italian monk plays sleuth at Oxford during Elizabeth I's rule
Intrigue in the court of King John - sequel to The Greatest Knight (2009)
Fast moving murder mystery set in Tudor times
War of the Roses era romance & intrigue
The cunning Countess of Essex during James I's rule
What if Shakespeare's wife was also a creative writer?
Historical Fiction (England) - more 2009 releases
Historical Fiction (England) - 2008 Releases
Fascinating tale of Charles Dickens' not-so-happy marriage
The rise of Thomas Cromwell and his impact on the English Reformation
Whodunit in the time of Henry II
Acclaimed 1989 novel about the building of a cathedral in the 12th century
Scandal surrounds the neice of Edward II
The story of William Marshal, a truly great 12th century knight
40 moving tales on the Thames spaning 7 centuries
Will Somers, fool (court jester) and friend of Henry VIII
Interesting slant on the "Elgin Marbles" story - definately click to read reviews
Glastonbury Abbey, legendary burial site of Arthur and Guinevere is investigated by a female doctor/sleuth
The dysfunctional family of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine
Murder and conspiracy in Elizabethian London
Engrossing 12th century whodunit
Semi-sequel to The Traitor's Wife
The other Anne in Shakespeare's life - his true love?
Infamous Nell Gwyn - favorite mistress of Charles II
Maybe Richard III wasn't a bad guy after all...
The challenges of Charles II's wife/queen, Catherine of Braganza
The tale of a member of Sir Thomas More's household, and the upheaval of the world around her
Repression and tyranny = conspiracy and murder in this Tudor mystery
Compelling story of Henry V's widow's love of a Welsh commoner
A love story that's been compared to Romeo and Juliet
Own These Outstanding  Historical Movies


<< Becket                  



        The Lion in Winter >>        



    << A Man for All Seasons




       Princes in the Tower >>          



            << The Tudors




                 Elizabeth I (Mirren) >>                         



<< Cromwell            
  



      The Last King >>



    << The Madness of        
      King George      



         Victoria and Albert >>          



<< Mrs. Brown         


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Have You Read About
EMMA HAMILTON?

Although each was married when they met, Em- ma would go down in history as Horatio Nelson's lover.  The film "That Hamilton Woman" starring Vivian Leigh and Lawrence Olivier is a classic fa-vorite about the two.  To learn more, select the portion of her fascinating story that interests you:

Bride of Glory (Book 1):
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Charles II's first !0 yrs. on the throne: Decadence, political struggles, plague and the great fire
Kensington Palace court intrigue in Georgian times
Emma's path from poverty to Sir Charles Greville's mistress
Greville sends Emma to Naples where she marries his uncle, befriends the Queen, and behaves heroically during volcano eruption
Napoleon advances, Nelson arrives to save the day, Emma is in love!