Tag Archives: Northumberland

The Queen’s Promise by Lyn Andrews

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

Everyone knows that Anne Boleyn was one of the six wives of Henry VIII, but did you know that before her marriage to the King, Anne was secretly betrothed to another Henry – Henry Percy, son and heir of the … Continue reading →

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Lion of Alnwick by Carol Wensby-Scott

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

Set in the 14th century during the reigns of Edward III and Richard II, Lion of Alnwick tells the story of Henry (Hal) Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland. The novel begins in the year 1357 and ends in 1409, covering … Continue reading →

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The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

Mary Stewart was a new discovery for me last year and since then I’ve been enjoying slowly working my way through her novels. I was looking forward to reading this one, The Ivy Tree, as I’ve seen it described as … Continue reading →

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