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Debunking the Myth: Did Margaret of Anjou Really Cheat on Her Husband?
One of the most persistent rumors about Margaret of Anjou, Queen of England from 1445 to 1461 and 1470 to 1471, is that she had an extramarital affair and that her only son, Edward of Westminster, was illegitimate. The rumor has endured for over five centuries, repeated in histories, novels, and even some scholarly works.… Continue reading
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The Last Kingdom Annotated- Final Two Episodes
Yes, yes I know. Late again. Things tend to build up, but here it is at last the (possibly) long-awaited conclusion to my series. So without further ado. Episode 7 & 8 The final episodes had to be for me, the most frustrating of all. The attempt at a corny love story, Aethelflead becoming a… Continue reading
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The Last Kingdom Annotated: Episode 4-6
I’m continuing my commentary on the second series of The Last Kingdom here. Episode 4: Uhtred gets revenge on his old enemy Kjartjan, who killed his adoptive Viking father and kidnapped his adoptive sister. Lots of fight scenes. Father Beocca, the former childhood Tutor to Uhtred, takes a liking to his long-lost sister. Not much… Continue reading
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The Last Kingdom Annotated: Episode 1-3
I’ve decided to write a very brief commentary on Series Two of The Last Kingdom series, with a focus on those aspects which relate to King Alfred the Great and his family, who are of course the subjects of my book. As the question ‘Is it accurate?’ often comes up in relation to historical Fiction… Continue reading
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