Some thoughts: was Joan, Fair Maid of Kent, a beautiful woman?
I frequently receive comments on my posts and blogs that Joan of Kent must indeed have been an outstandingly beautiful woman. Do not the images of her, that can be…
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Joan of Kent: not content with one scandalous marriage …
The marriage of Joan of Kent to Edward, Prince of Wales, heir to the English throne proved to be in some ways quite as scandalous as her previous marital adventures…
What is the Chronological Order of my Novels?
Frequently asked questions: 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 novels,…
Joan, the Fair Maid of Kent; a Woman of much Charm and Ambition.
All the medieval women I have written about in the past have been chosen by me because of the characters with whom they interacted and the story they had to…
Epitaph of Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales
Edward’s title, the Black Prince, frequently used in history, was not found in evidence until the Tudor period, and so it would be wrong to use it to assess either…
The Last Will and Testament of Joan of Kent, Princess of Wales, King’s Mother.
… and the importance of a good bed. In the year of our Lord 1385, and of the reign of my dear son Richard, King of England and France; at…
