Should Anne O’Brien’s medieval novels be read in chronological order?
A Frequently Asked Question. What is the chronological order of your historical novels? In which order is it best for me to read them? Some readers, new to my…
Category: The King’s Concubine
“Alice Perrers: Infamy to Anonymity … A sad end?”
In 1400 Alice Perrers died alone, forgotten and buried under a storm of legal litigation. Was her rule as King’s Concubine all for nothing? Alice Perrers died in Upminster in…
“Alice Perrers and the Desecration of the Dead”
The most despicable crime to be laid at Alice Perrer’s door. Can she ever be forgiven for so vile an act? By far the most despicable of Alice Perrer’s many…
Royal Newly-weds 14th Century Style
An arranged marriage between the youthful Edward III and Philippa of Hainault that blossomed into one of the great love affairs of medieval times. Royal Newly-weds 14th Century style: a…
“Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend”
Alice Perrers, mistress of Edward III, gained notoriety for her collection of jewellery. Did she deserve it? Diamonds – and any other jewels of great value – are a Girl’s…
