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Troubled Queen: A gripping saga set in the Anne Boleyn era (The Marwood Family Tudor Saga Book 2) Kindle Edition

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Tensions are rising at the court of Henry VIII! For fans of Philippa Gregory, Elizabeth Chadwick, Carol McGrath and Anne O’Brien.

Two powerful women are vying for the king’s attention…

1528

Escaping from her family’s scandalous involvement with Anne Boleyn’s circle, Thomasin Marwood is beginning a new life in the service of Queen Catherine of Aragon.

Thomasin is trying to forget Rafe Danvers, the man who stole her heart and then betrayed her, and when a group of Venetians arrive at court, she is drawn to the sophisticated Nico.

But a great danger is lurking. The dreaded sweating sickness has returned, which claimed the life of Catherine’s first husband, Prince Arthur, many years ago.

Catherine and her ladies are forced to flee, and their shared isolation with King Henry brings the couple closer again.

But Anne Boleyn will not let herself be forgotten.

Thomasin finds herself torn between new friends and old loyalties as Rafe comes back into her life.

Who will win Thomasin’s heart? Will she survive the dreaded sickness?

And will Anne Boleyn become victorious in her quest for the throne?

TROUBLED QUEEN is a page-turning historical drama set at the court of King Henry VIII and featuring Anne Boleyn. It is the second book in the Marwood Family Tudor Saga Series.

THE MARWOOD FAMILY TUDOR SAGA SERIES:
Book One: Dangerous Lady
Book Two: Troubled Queen
Book Three: False Mistress
Book Four: Lady of Misrule

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Esther Wane is a British actor and voice-over artist. After a career in finance Esther fulfilled a childhood dream of going to drama school in London, and her life as an actor began at age forty. She has a lifelong passion for literature and can often be found browsing bookshops at any spare moment. She owes her career in audiobooks to her impression of Joanna Lumley and has since narrated books in many genres, including memoir, politics, romantic fiction, and children's literature. She enjoys taking her listeners on a journey in time and space and bringing the characters on the page to life in their imagination. She lives with her family and collection of books in Hertfordshire, just outside London, where she has built a professional voice studio in the bottom of her garden.

Amy Licence has written for the Guardian, the BBC website, the English Review, the London Magazine, and the Times Literary Supplement. She is also a regular contributor to the New Statesman and the Huffington Post.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B4K9JT9G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (December 23, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 23, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1930 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 333 pages
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Amy Licence is an historian of women's lives in the medieval and early modern period, from Queens to commoners. Her particular interest lies in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth century, in gender relations, Queenship and identity, rites of passage, pilgrimage, female orthodoxy and rebellion, superstition, magic, fertility and childbirth. She is also interested in Modernism, specifically Woolf and the Bloomsbury Group, Picasso and Post-Impressionism. She has been a teacher for over twenty years and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Amy has written for The Guardian, The TLS, The New Statesman, BBC History, The English Review, The Huffington Post, The London Magazine and contributes regularly to BBC History Magazine. She has been interviewed regularly for BBC radio, including Woman's Hour, and has appeared in several TV documentaries.

​"A page-turning collage of lives" ​Times Literary Supplement.

​"This insight is so rare and so valuable … a considered and scholarly account of the matriarch of the House of York" (Cecily Neville) Author Philippa Gregory

"Living Like a Tudor deftly recreates the medieval landscape, drawing on the five senses to offer a glimpse of the sights, smells and tastes of 15th- through 17th-century England." Smithsonian Magazine

"A long overdue biography of one of the most dramatic medieval heroines – vivid, very readable, and wonderfully detailed." Author Sarah Gristwood.

"What an artist does with colours on a canvas,​ Amy Licence does with words on paper." ​​Amazon reviewer Anne Marie Bouchard.

"Amy Licence... is unquestionably the most prolific historian writing today. Her output of books in recent years is incredible, the culmination of a life’s fascination and study of the subject." Historian Nathen Amin.

"In each of Licence's books I've read and reviewed, she reminds me to be careful how I "interpret" the historical people, especially in regards to the era in which they lived. I appreciate Amy bringing my mind back to where it needs to be, to not make hasty judgments, and to take in to account the society, and culture, and unique circumstance in which they lived." Reviewer Annette Hart Kristynik.

"One aspect of Licence’s writing I most appreciate is that she makes it very clear what is fact and what is supposition. I particularly noticed in this biography that she often offered multiple interpretations of various actions, which I thought added depth to her writing." Reviewer Deborah, North Texas

"Amy Licence is one of the best historical writers out there. She is not an apologist, but a responsible historian out to give as much information as she can without imposing her own point of view." Author Carole P Roman

"Amy Licence is a very good writer. She puts you right in the heart of her books. For me, they are unputdownable." Amazon review.

"Licence delves deep into every whispered rumour and innuendo, using solid research to confirm or dismiss each reported fling. Her account is engaging and readable; treading the fine line between popular and academic history with expert precision. Even if you are well-read on the king's many relationships, there are plenty of gems in here that I haven't seen anywhere else!" Author Adrienne Dillard.

Her website can be found at amylicence.weebly.com

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Customers enjoyed this book for its historical accuracy and relatable characters. They found the writing quality excellent, with smooth flow and easy reading. The author created believable characters with depth and personality.

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Customers find the book accurate and relatable. They appreciate the right amount of suspense and intrigue, describing it as a great read about that time period in England during the plaque's changes. The characters bring history alive in a relatable way.

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Customers enjoy the book. They find it engaging with just the right amount of suspense and intrigue. Readers describe it as wonderful, fascinating, and a must-read for Tudor fans.

"This was a fascinating book and really made me feel as if I were there!..." Read more

"...It's wonderfully enjoyable to see the saga of Henry's story though the eyes of someone else...." Read more

"This is an enjoyable read. I looked forward to returning to keep reading it. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series." Read more

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Customers enjoy the writing quality of these books. They find the writing smooth and easy to read, making them difficult to put down. The characters are well-developed and the story weaves together seamlessly.

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"This novel was easy reading and brilliantly wove the threads of intrigue, desire and hope...." Read more

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"...The characters were better explained and there was growth in the main characters. I would love to see another book to see what becomes of Thomasin." Read more

"...absolute ONLY book that has ever thought to give Will Carey an actual personality. It was awesome to think “what if” throughout the book." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023
    Wow! I have read many books about the Tudors, and Henry VIII and Catherine's court, and I thought any more books on the subject would be redundant. I was so wrong! Amy Licence creates such believable characters, and adds depth and dimension to her fictional, and historical, figures. I absolutely love Thomasin, she is a level headed, kind heroine you cheer for, and see a bit of yourself in. The author's writing flows so smoothly, I had a difficult time putting this book down! I'm so pleased Amy Licence is working on a third book in the series, my goodness I can't wait. Now I am going to read all her other books.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023
    This novel was easy reading and brilliantly wove the threads of intrigue, desire and hope. I gave it 4 stars because the events were in isolation from the everyday populace. I would like to have seen at least glimpses of the influence of court events on the “common people”. I think it would bring in another perspective. I am looking firward to Book 3. Thank you!
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023
    This was a fascinating book and really made me feel as if I were there! I also loved the first book and am very excited to read the third book in September! These books are extremely well written, have great characters and truly bring history alive in such a relatable way! I highly recommend!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023
    There are other reviews so I’m not going into the whole book. It’s good - just buy it.

    What I really liked though is there was a huge difference here. I’ve literally read over 100 books about the York/Lancaster/Tudor periods. This is the absolute ONLY book that has ever thought to give Will Carey an actual personality. It was awesome to think “what if” throughout the book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
    Cute story for school aged girls. They can imagine themselves and what they would do in the court of Henry the Eighth.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023
    This is a sequel to Dangerous Lady, but you needn't have read the first book in this series to appreciate this one. In fact, if you prefer your Tudor fiction to take place at court rather than on its outskirts, you might prefer this one. The focus is on the travails of Catherine of Aragon in the period when King Henry was obsessed with Anne Boleyn but hadn't yet figured out how to end his marriage to Catherine. I liked that in this retelling Catherine gives (almost) as good as she gets; she's less of a cardboard saint than in most other novels of this period. I wish the main character, Thomasina, felt as multidimensional. It's not that she's flat so much as undistinguished, without much character at all. She seemed to have had much more personality in the first book. All the same, the pacing was quick and fluid enough to keep my interest, and the settings were described vividly. Will I read the next book in the series? Probably.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2023
    I really enjoyed reading about Catherine's court while Henry the eighth dallied with Anne Boleyn and the author superbly informs us of Court life , intrigues romances and Catherine's defiance with her Royal husband!
    A great read about that time span in England while the plaque brought many changes to the country.
    Love this series a real well written Tudor saga!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2023
    This is book 2 of the continuing tale of Thomasina Marwood and her life during King Henry VIII. It's wonderfully enjoyable to see the saga of Henry's story though the eyes of someone else. Additionally, you get to go on the journey of Thomasina's life and her family. Hard to put down. This is a definite must read for any Tudor fan!

Top reviews from other countries

  • kathleen
    5.0 out of 5 stars You have to read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2024
    I’m absolutely loving the Marwood family series! The vivid portrayal of Tudor times draws you in completely. The books are brilliantly written the tale, the twists, and the storytelling is so captivating that I had to pace myself to avoid binge-reading. I can’t recommend this series enough—it’s truly immersive
  • Historylover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2024
    Amy Licence writes such well - researched novels that make you want to delve deeper into the characters and events portrayed
  • george w wigham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing just wanted it to go and on.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2023
    Great story just felt I was there can't wait for more, loved every twist and turn,just felt like I knew her and wanted the best for her.
  • Pam.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous historic fiction
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2023
    Brilliant. I loved the twists and turns. Was fabulous read.died. Can't wait for the next book. A great read, as always.
  • Jean Crane
    5.0 out of 5 stars great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2023
    Great enjoyable to the end baiting in antipation for next book Tudor period is one of my favourite in history

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