bronze Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Theres a beautiful painting of her by someone famous. It haunts me when I see it at the gallery (nat gal I think) This one by Paul Delaroche? The story goes that she stumbled on her way to the block and couldn't find it thats the one. I think its to do with how hes caught the light I like cos I'm not generally macabre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I thought she was s'pose to haunt Bradgate Park in Leicestershire. thats what we were told when we went there with the school. They were ruthless times. Henry VIII had a lot to answer for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Quick update. I am about halfway through this book & it is just wonderful - easily as good as the Phillipa Gregory ones. Thanks for the recommendation Kitbag Anytime! Glad you are enjoying it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Alison Weir (who wrote "Innocent Traitor") is a serious historian with several historical non-fiction books behind her, much in the same vein as David Starkey, and I've read several of them since I have a fascination with the Tudor period. I think that Innocent Traitor was her first foray into historical fiction, and I loved it when I first read it . It's good to know that much of it is based on serious historical fact, she just weaves known events into a cohesive story, and allows her imagination to fill in some of the blanks to make it a satisfying read . I've recently finished reading another historical fiction book by her about the childhood of Queen Elizabeth and all the dangers and political intrigue that she was subjected to. It's an excellent read , although I have to admit that I can't remember the title right now If you're really into the history of the time her non-fiction books are great too, she wrote one about the children of Henry VIII, plus Lady Jane Grey.....I think it was called "Children of England". I also love Philippa Gregory's books, and also Christie Dickason Changing the subject several of you, (Cinnamon ) mentioned the Twilight books. Are they really worth reading from the adult perspective? Immy recently devoured them and for a child who really didn't ever really get into reading much to read books of their size in 2 or 3 days had be gobsmacked. Of course she did read them over the recent summer holidays when she had more time, but still . I've been eyeing them up thinking that I should have a look and see what all the fuss is about, but quite honestly haven't got round to it . Not enough hours in the day for too much reading unfortunately at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Changing the subject several of you, (Cinnamon ) mentioned the Twilight books. Are they really worth reading from the adult perspective? Immy recently devoured them and for a child who really didn't ever really get into reading much to read books of their size in 2 or 3 days had be gobsmacked. Of course she did read them over the recent summer holidays when she had more time, but still . I've been eyeing them up thinking that I should have a look and see what all the fuss is about, but quite honestly haven't got round to it . Not enough hours in the day for too much reading unfortunately at the moment Well, I enjoyed them Cate. I liked the first one the best I think, & they are well worth a read. Its always nice for mums & daughters to have a book to chat about too, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 ive just read the twilight books too I loved them will definitely read them again if you have a copy, read the first and see how you feel, I has to read the second almost straight away, luckily i has them for my sony reader (thanks E! ) for I could just keep going cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 There is meant to be a 5th book coming out - Twilight from Edwards point of view! But someone got their hands on Stephanie Meyers first draft and put it on the internet, so they have had to delay it and change some of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I am also reading the Twilight books, i've just finished the 3rd and impatiently waiting for the 4th that i have reserved from the library. I have really enjoyed them and i think the 1st is my favourite too. However my mum has expressed no interest in reading them and was glad that i offered to take my little sisters to the cinema to watch it even though i had already seen it(but how could i have not offered when Robert Pattinson was playing Edward Cullen! ) I would definately start reading them and if you don't like them find another book to read. Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 If you enjoyed that book, I would really recommend Phillipa Gregorys Tudor series, which are fantastic.'The other Boleyn girl' is an all time favourite of mine, Ditto! Brilliant Books Also loved Alison Weirs Innocent Traitor. Has anyone else read Pillars of the Earth and World without End by Ken Follett. I absolutely loved Pillars of the Earth and am reading the sequel World without End at the moment - Fantastic novels. It sounds like Twilight needs to be one of my next reads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Tried to get Innocent Traitor from our local library, they dont have a copy, I could order it from another branch but the other copies are out on loan will have to try again on my next visit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I love Pillars of the earth - its fantastic have you read River God (and all the corresponding books) by WIlbur Smith its another amazing read - ive read it so many times, ive lost count cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
