Who was Honor, Lady Lisle?

I’ll be interviewing Alison Weir about Cardinal Wolsey at the Faversham Literary Festival in February. Get your ticket before they sell out! www.favershamliteraryfestival.org/2026/events/...

Thomasin marries and Anne Boleyn becomes Queen. Marwood books 5 and 6 available for pre-order now. amzn.eu/d/hNjmfJR

What a lovely new review for “Honor Lisle.” Thank you 🙏

This is a lovely post. Thank you Amy@ thebookishhistorian 🙏 I was really pleased to uncover Purkoy’s backstory. Woof!

Great to see some actual images from inside great library of Alexandria before it burned in 48 BCE. What’s everyone reading? I think it’s Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy. Good choice Egypt had two rival queens, Cleopatra VII & Arsinoe IV, at that point #womenwhoruledtheworld

Introducing my year 9 class to these Romantic bad boys!

Available now if you’re in the US. a.co/d/fa5F6dU

Hooray! Honor Lisle is published in the US today! Read the dramatic and tragic story of Henry VIII’s aunt by marriage. www.facebook.com/share/19x1Jb...

Hooray! Honor Lisle is published in the US today! Read the dramatic and tragic story of Henry VIII’s aunt by marriage. www.facebook.com/share/19x1Jb...

Lovely review of my Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville joint biography. Can’t believe it’s been 11 years since it was published! Thank you Heidi 😍 adventuresofatudornerd.com/2025/11/14/b...

Lovely review of my Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville joint biography. Can’t believe it’s been 11 years since it was published! Thank you Heidi 😍 adventuresofatudornerd.com/2025/11/14/b...

There’s currently 50% off the audio book of “Dangerous Lady,” first in the Tudor Marwood series. Use the link below: www.audiobooks.com/promotions/promotedBook/690689/dangerous-lady?refId=224457

There’s currently 50% off the audio book of “Dangerous Lady,” first in the Tudor Marwood series. Use the link below: www.audiobooks.com/promotions/promotedBook/690689/dangerous-lady?refId=224457

Nice to see that Pola Negri was determined to get into character as Catherine the Great in the 1924 silent film Forbidden Paradise. In a plot centred on revolutions, rebellions & romance she turned to Women Who ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy for source material #womenwhoruledtheworld

If you’ve read my book about Honor Lisle, please consider leaving a review on Amazon. I had a lot of lovely reviews on NetGalley but they haven’t transferred. It helps new readers decide whether to buy the book, which in turn helps me ☺️ Even just a few words helps. Thank you. amzn.eu/d/ep9Rbr2

This ghost was photographed in the Queen’s House at Greenwich in 1966. Is that a book they’re holding? Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy, a fitting read for a ghostly queen. Thanks for the endorsement Queen’s House Ghost & Happy Halloween! #womenwhoruledtheworld

If you’ve read my book about Honor Lisle, please consider leaving a review on Amazon. I had a lot of lovely reviews on NetGalley but they haven’t transferred. It helps new readers decide whether to buy the book, which in turn helps me ☺️ Even just a few words helps. Thank you. amzn.eu/d/ep9Rbr2

Empress Elizaveta of Russia was renowned for her lively court. But, sometimes, you just want to read & she’s loving Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy. Now, if only she can get everyone to keep the noise down. Thanks for the endorsement Elizaveta! #womenwhoruledtheworld

❤️ l love this photograph of Sylvia Plath. She was full of vitality, energy and enthusiasm for life. Born 93 years ago today.

❤️ l love this photograph of Sylvia Plath. She was full of vitality, energy and enthusiasm for life. Born 93 years ago today.

Coming in 2026…

Coming in 2026…

When not nailing heads onto spikes or ordering witchcraft ordeals, Ranavalona I of Madagascar liked to read… just not the Bible, as that was banned (to the horror of Queen Victoria). Here she is with her favourite book, Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy #womenwhoruledtheworld

Sorry Robert Dudley, in England there will be but one mistress & no master. It looks like Elizabeth I has been reading Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy, including stories of some horrendous royal marriages. Unsurprisingly, she’s not keen to share power #womenwhoruledtheworld

Why do people enjoy reading historical fiction so much? And why can it rouse such strong responses?

Why do people enjoy reading historical fiction so much? And why can it rouse such strong responses?

“This could've been a dry-as-dust recitation, but it's anything but, being infused with the author's warmth and clear -interest- in the period and in her subjects.” Henry VIII's Controversial Aunt, Honor Lisle: Her Life, Letters and influence on The Tudor Court amzn.eu/d/eqZlCIY

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, world’s most recent child queen, & Queen Victoria look as though they are enjoying each other’s company immensely. Luckily, they had both brought a book to read. Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy in which they both feature #womenwhoruledtheworld

Catherine the Great thought her husband Peter childish & boring. She found that the audiobook of Women Who Rules the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy, which launched today, drowned him out nicely #womenwhoruledtheworld available on all good audiobook platforms. @wearefootnote.bsky.social

Quick question: Was Anne Boleyn a Feminist?

Quick question: Was Anne Boleyn a Feminist?

Another Monday morning. Off to teach small children. #staffroomselfie😂

Um, gosh, wow. That’ll do nicely, thanks 🤩

Um, gosh, wow. That’ll do nicely, thanks 🤩

What’s everyone’s favourite piece of Tudor merchandise/souvenir that they own?

Tudor fans! I’m looking for people who love the Tudors to answer 4 questions about their enduring appeal for a project I’m planning. Let me know if you’d be interested in the comments below. Many thanks ☺️

Tudor fans! I’m looking for people who love the Tudors to answer 4 questions about their enduring appeal for a project I’m planning. Let me know if you’d be interested in the comments below. Many thanks ☺️

A double page spread in the Daily Express! As well as looking at the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, I also discuss some other reigning queens, including Ranavalona I of Madagascar and Margrete I of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. #womenwhoruledtheworld

52 today. If l survive the day, I’ll have outlived Shakespeare!

Coming soon, book 5 in the Marwood series, set at the court of Henry VIII in 1529…

Coming soon, book 5 in the Marwood series, set at the court of Henry VIII in 1529…

52 today. If l survive the day, I’ll have outlived Shakespeare!

Henry VIII's Controversial Aunt, Honor Lisle: Her Life, Letters and influence on The Tudor Court, by Amy Licence tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/08/henr... @amylicence.bsky.social #Tudors #BookLaunch

Today on The Tudor Notebook @bec1926.bsky.social reviews the latest book by @amylicence.bsky.social Henry VIII's Controversial Aunt Honor Lisle open.substack.com/pub/amymcelr...