The Strength of a Woman in Tudor England: Celebrating Penelope Tudor Baroness with Tony Riches

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Join us on a journey through Elizabethan England with our guest and acclaimed UK author, Tony Riches. He's here to unravel the narrative of his latest release, 'Penelope Tudor Baroness', the fourth installment in his captivating Elizabethan series. We explore Tony's meticulous research methods, including his fascinating visits to historical locations and his use of primary sources. He also takes us through his writing process, tracing the steps from a brilliant idea to a bestselling novel.
We hear how Lady Penelope was one of the most beautiful and sought-after women in Elizabethan England. A complex and fascinating woman, her life is a story of love, betrayal and tragedy. Caught up in her brother Robert’s fateful rebellion discover how Penelope charms her way out of serious charges of treason, adultery, and forgery, and becomes one of the last truly great ladies of the Tudor court.
A maid of honour to Queen Elizabeth, Penelope outlives the end of the Tudors with the death of the old queen and the arrival of King James, becoming a favourite lady-in-waiting to the new queen, Anne of Denmark.
Join us, as we celebrate the strength of a woman in a world of men, and how her legacy was carried forward through her progeny.
Tony's links:
Website: https://www.tonyriches.com/

Writing blog: https://tonyriches.blogspot.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonyriches

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyriches.author

Podcasts: https://tonyriches.podbean.com/
Tony's previous episode on this show;
https://www.buzzsprout.com/856252/episodes/5102128

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