I'll add to this list of books as I hear about releases. Do let me know if you know of one that I've missed or you're publishing one soon.
Non-fiction
Recent and forthcoming factual history books...
A History of the English Monarchy: From Boadicea to Elizabeth I by Gareth Russell
From the birth of the nation to the dazzling court of Elizabeth I, A History of the English Monarchy charts the fascinating path of the English monarchy from the uprising of 'Warrior Queen' Boadicea in AD60 through each king and queen up to the 'Golden Age' of Elizabeth I. Russell offers a fresh take on a fascinating subject as old as the nation itself. Legends, tales and, above all, hard facts tell an incredible story... a history of the English Monarchy.
Paperback: 322 pages
Publisher: MadeGlobal Publishing (March 24, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-8494372124
Mary Boleyn: In a Nutshell by Sarah Bryson
In Mary Boleyn in a Nutshell, Sarah Bryson discusses the controversies surrounding Mary Boleyn's birth, her alleged relationships with two kings, her portraiture and appearance, and her life and death. Mary survived the brutal events of 1536 and was able to make her own choices, defying the social rules of her times by marrying for love. It is from Mary that the Boleyn bloodline extends to the present day.
Sarah Bryson, creator of the popular “Anne Boleyn: From Queen to History” Facebook page, brings together what is known about Mary Boleyn, the shadowy sister of Queen Anne Boleyn.
Paperback: 82 pages
Publisher: MadeGlobal Publishing (March 18, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 8494372114
ISBN-13: 978-8494372117
ASIN: B00UVBPAFS
Jasper Tudor: Godfather of the Tudor Dynasty by Debra Bayani
Jasper Tudor, born in secrecy in 1431, rose to become one of the key supporters of King Henry VI during the difficult period of English history known as the Wars of the Roses. Devoted to the Lancastrian cause and to his nephew Henry Tudor, Jasper's loyalty led him through a life full of adventure.
When he was just six years old, Jasper's life was changed dramatically by the death of his mother, the dowager queen Katherine de Valois, and the arrest of his father Owen Tudor soon afterwards. Jasper and his older brother Edmund were called to court and by 1452 they became the first Welshmen to be elevated to the English peerage. Sadly, Edmund died in captivity in 1456, leaving Jasper to protect his brother's child, the future king Henry VII.
Jasper's dedication to the Lancastrian cause took him through many of the well-known battles of the Wars of the Roses, including the historic victory at Bosworth. It is clear that Henry VII owed an enormous part of his success in claiming the throne in 1485 to his uncle, who was his closest adviser, confidante and mentor.
In this detailed biography, Debra Bayani clearly shows that Jasper Tudor was a key figure in the tumultuous history of England, detailing his life from his birth in 1431 to his death in 1495. He can rightly be called the “Godfather of the Tudor Dynasty”.
This edition includes a comprehensive appendix with contemporary Welsh poems translated into English for the first time, and many full page illustrations.
Paperback: 358 pages
Publisher: MadeGlobal Publishing (February 27, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 8494372106
ISBN-13: 978-8494372100
Henry VIII's Last Love: The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Willoughby, Lady-in-Waiting to the Tudors by David Baldwin
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Amberley Publishing (4 Mar. 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1445641046
ISBN-13: 978-1445641041
The Jezebel Effect: Why the Slut Shaming of Famous Queens Still Matters by Kyra Cornelius Kramer
Modern PR firms may claim that no publicity is bad publicity, but that, too, is untrue. The fact that Cleopatra is better known for her seductions than her statecraft, and that Jezebel is remembered as a painted trollop rather than a faithful wife and religiously devout queen, isn’t a way for historians to keep these interesting women in the public eye, rather it’s a subversion of their power, a re-writing of history to belittle and shame these powerful figures, preventing them from becoming icons of feminine strength and capability.
Slut shaming has its roots in our earliest history, but it continues to flourish in our supposedly post-feminist, equal-rights world. It is used to punish women for transgressions against gender norms, threatening the security of their place in society and warning that they’d better be “good girls” and not rock the patriarchal boat, or they, too could end up with people believing they’ve slept with everything from farm animals to relatives.
This is The Jezebel Effect.
The Bones of a King: Richard III Rediscovered by the Grey Friars Research Team
- A behind-the-scenes look at one of the most exciting historical discoveries of our time
- Features numerous photographs of the dig as well as the king's remains
- Explains the scientific evidence behind his identification, including DNA retrieval and sequencing, soil samples, his wounds and his scoliosis, and what they reveal about his life, his health and even the food he ate
- Builds an expansive view of Richard's life, death and burial, as well as accounts of the treatment of his body prior to burial, and his legacy in the public imagination from the time of his death to the present
- The most extensive and authoritative book written for non-specialists by the team who discovered Richard III
Hardcover: 232 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (April 6, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 111878314X
ISBN-13: 978-1118783146
The Family of Richard III by Michael Hicks
Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Amberley Publishing (4 Mar. 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1445621258
ISBN-13: 978-1445621258
The Mythology of Richard III by John Ashdown-Hill
Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Amberley Publishing (15 April 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1445644673
ISBN-13: 978-1445644677
The World of Richard III by Kristie Dean
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Amberley Publishing (9 Feb. 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1445636344
ISBN-13: 978-1445636344
Dragon's Blood & Willow Bark: The Mysteries of Medieval Medicine by Toni Mount
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Amberley Publishing (15 April 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1445643839
ISBN-13: 978-1445643830
Richard III's 'Beloved Cousyn': John Howard and the House of York by John Ashdown-Hill
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: The History Press (6 April 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0750961295
ISBN-13: 978-0750961295
A Queen of a New Invention: Portraits of Lady Jane Grey Dudley, England's Nine Days Queen by J. Stephan Edwards
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Old John Publishing (12 Feb. 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0986387312
ISBN-13: 978-0986387319
Fiction
Recent and forthcoming historical novels...
The Tapestry by Nancy Bilyeau
Joanna is uncomfortable serving the King whom she has twice attempted to overthrow—unbeknownst to him. She fears for her life in a court bursting with hidden agendas and a casual disregard for the virtues she holds dear. And her suspicions are confirmed when an assassin attempts to kill her moments after arriving at Whitehall.
Struggling to stay ahead of her most formidable enemy yet, an unknown one, she becomes entangled in dangerous court politics. Her dear friend Catherine Howard is rumored to be one of the King’s mistresses. Joanna is determined to protect young, beautiful, naïve Catherine from becoming the King’s next wife and possibly, victim.
Set in a world of royal banquets and feasts, tournament jousts, ship voyages, and Tower Hill executions, this thrilling tale finds Joanna in her most dangerous situation yet, as she attempts to decide the life she wants to live: nun or wife, spy or subject, rebel or courtier. Joanna must finally choose her fate.
Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (24 Mar. 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1476756376
ISBN-13: 978-1476756370
A Song of Sixpence: The Story of Elizabeth of York and Perkin Warbeck by Judith Arnopp
As the final struggle between the houses of York and Lancaster is played out, Elizabeth is torn by conflicting loyalty, terror and unexpected love.
Will Elizabeth support the man claiming to be her brother, or will she choose the king?
Set at the court of Henry VII A Song of Sixpence offers a new perspective on the early years of Tudor rule. Elizabeth of York, often viewed as a meek and uninspiring queen, emerges as a resilient woman whose strengths lay in endurance rather than resistance.
Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 2868 KB
Print Length: 348 pages
Language: English
ASIN: B00TUA5PTM
The Traitors Mark by D. K. Wilson
Hans Holbein, King Henry VIII's portrait painter, died in the autumn of 1543. A century later a chronicler reported that the artist had succumbed to plague, yet there is no contemporary evidence to support this. Suspicions have been raised over the centuries, but the mystery of what actually happened remains unsolved to this day.
Our Story
Young London goldsmith Thomas Treviot is awaiting a design for a very important jewellery commission from Hans Holbein. When the design fails to turn up, Thomas sends a servant to track Holbein down, only to discover that the painter has disappeared. In his hunt for Holbein and the lost design, Thomas is led into a morass of dangerous political intrigue, Spanish spies and courtiers that is more treacherous than he could ever have anticipated...
Paperback: 480 pages
Publisher: Sphere (12 Mar. 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0751550388
ISBN-13: 978-0751550382