Tracey Borman is a historian and author who delves into the lives and times of English monarchs. Her work is characterized by meticulous research and compelling storytelling, bringing pivotal historical figures and events to life for readers. She consistently seeks to uncover the complexities of human relationships and political intrigue that shaped England's past. Through her writings, she offers a unique perspective on the lives of those who influenced the course of history.
The book explores the profound relationship between Anne Boleyn and her daughter, Elizabeth I, highlighting how both women shaped British history. It reveals Anne's pivotal role in religious reform and her influence on Elizabeth's groundbreaking reign, marked by independence and power in a male-dominated society. Tracy Borman offers a fresh perspective on their intertwined legacies, delving into their personal struggles and aspirations. This joint portrait redefines the legacy of the Tudor era, emphasizing the lasting impact of both women's lives beyond their public personas.
Exploring the evolution of the British monarchy from William the Conqueror to Queen Elizabeth II, this narrative delves into the diverse backgrounds of forty-one monarchs, including the Normans, Tudors, and Hanoverians. Tracy Borman highlights their varied personalities and the monarchy's adaptability, which has allowed it to survive political upheaval. The book also examines the significance of royal palaces, artistic representations, and ceremonial traditions, celebrating the enduring legacy of the crown and its role in shaping British history.
One of the most extraordinary mother and daughter stories of all time - Anne
Boleyn, the most famous of Henry VIII's wives and her daughter Elizabeth, the
'Virgin Queen'.
The book was first published in Great Britain in 2021 by Hodder & Stoughton, part of Hachette UK. It showcases contemporary themes and narratives, reflecting modern societal issues or engaging storytelling that resonates with current readers.
'So vividly evoked that you are there, living the story' Alison Weir *** Frances Gorges was accused of witchcraft - and she survived. But if her torturers at the court of King James discover she is pregnant with the child of Tom Wintour, her lover executed for his part in the Gunpowder Plot, it will mean certain death. Then Frances is offered an escape: marriage. She will not be expected to sleep with her new husband, only to give up the cause for which Tom died. But even when she is surrounded by the venomous dangers of life at court, Frances finds old loyalties hard to deny... Compelling, sensual, suspenseful, The Devil's Slave is a novel of family, power and heartbreaking dilemmas. It is also a surprising, thrilling love story. *** 'A lively, entertaining novel' The Sunday Times 'Powerfully accomplished and vividly detailed... I swallowed this book in two great gulps' Sarah Gristwood, author of Game of Queens 'Rich evocation of 17th Century life The Times 'Empathetic and knowledgeable' Daily Mail
'An outstanding work of historical artistry, a brilliantly woven and pacy story of the men who surrounded, influenced and sometimes plagued Henry VIII.' Alison Weir Henry VIII is well known for his tumultuous relationships with women, and he is often defined by his many marriages. But what do we see if we take a different look? When we see Henry through the men in his life, a new perspective on this famous king emerges. Henry's relationships with the men who surrounded him reveal much about his beliefs, behaviour and character. They show him to be capable of fierce, but seldom abiding loyalty; of raising men only to destroy them later. He loved to be attended and entertained by boisterous young men who shared his passion for sport, but at other times he was more diverted by men of intellect, culture and wit. Often trusting and easily led by his male attendants and advisers during the early years of his reign, he matured into a profoundly suspicious and paranoid king whose favour could be suddenly withdrawn, as many of his later servants found to their cost. His cruelty and ruthlessness would become ever more apparent as his reign progressed, but the tenderness that he displayed towards those he trusted proves that he was never the one-dimensional monster that he is often portrayed as. In this fascinating and often surprising new biography, Tracy Borman reveals Henry's personality in all its multi-faceted, contradictory glory.
