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Fictionalising Historical Characters: The People’s Queen

Non-contemporary portrait of King Edward III.

I’ve come to the opinion that Tesco have a lot to answer for. Three books for five pounds they said. You’ll need to read something on a five hour train journey they said. Look! We’ve got historical fiction they said. I bought The People’s Queen by Vanora Bennett in the same offer that saw me… Read More Fictionalising Historical Characters: The People’s Queen

September 9, 2013January 14, 2026 Sarah

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