Absolutely love your work and the frenemy relationship you have with Matt Lewis. My knowledge on the Beauforts is limited and I think your book would fill that gap!
I'm not sure what to comment other to say I would very much appreciate a copy of your newest book to go with my well thumbed copy of Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders which is sitting next to me at my desk right now (I've been using it as a resource for a middle grade book I'm working on). Oh and to ask this - is there any King of England less likely - at the time of their birth - to have succeeded to the throne? The only one who seems to compare right now would be George the First but I think Henry's story is even more improbable - considering the number of things that had to go just the right/wrong way for him to get his chance to seize the throne.
What's the book you're working on? Maybe William the Conqueror? I'm not too up on the Hanoverians but obviously they were born far from the throne in theory.
I did think of William - just in terms of his birth. But he was a closer relative to the English royal line at the time (I think?) Although if memory serves I think Cnut might have been on the throne at the time of William's birth so probably... combined with William's illegitimacy... he would be a good candidate.
I'm working on a middle grade book series - the main characters stumble upon a method of time-travel and end up travelling to various time periods. I published the first one last year (I'll add the link at the bottom of this comment) The one I've been working on most recently takes place in early 1487 - one of the characters ends up in Dublin early in that year and ends up getting involved in the "Lambert Simnel" rebellion. Your book has been invaluable, along with Alison Weirs, John Ashdown-Hill's and Matt Lewis's. As historical fiction I've had some fun including Lambert Simnel (obviously), young Edward V, his brother, Margaret of Burgundy, the Earl of Kildare, Henry VII, Edward, Earl of Warwick and even Sir Giles Daubeney in my story.
Yeah absolutely - it's finding the blank spaces in between the real events where you can weave a fictional story. Can be quite enjoyable when you find a way to do so without causing too many historical ripples.
Thanks for all your work! I think substack is a far better way to actually engage and feel like you're reading something informative. Thanks for the interesting articles!
I agree - I'm sick of Facebook and its tendency to either hide posts or its users to descent into warfare for no good reason. This seems better in my opinion. Less 'drive-bys'.
I am about 60% through House of Beaufort, and loving it. I'm taking my time absorbing it, and filling in gaps in my direct and extended family that are SO well sourced. Thank you Nathen. It took me forever (over a year) to locate a copy, and it would be my honor to own a signed copy of it
I've heard that people love the detail. I didn't know that it was detailed at the time of writing it. The big reason its so jam-packed is I had to cut 30,000 words, or a 1/5th, of writing due to word count so all fluff and filler was removed.
I've read a fair amount of fluff and filler, it's the nitty gritty that counts. I'm currently looking at the "possible" portrait of Henry Beaufort, these are the tidbits that are so often missing. The What Ifs........
Loved reading the Tudor Pretenders book which I bought from Harvington Hall history festival last year. A very interesting read. I’d like to read the Beauforts next.
Yeah, its a shame that Book Depository was shut down by Amazon as they shipped free from the UK. Its hurt American readers and British authors, really. I used to send books to US myself but since Brexit postage is now more expensive than the book itself.
Absolutely love your work and the frenemy relationship you have with Matt Lewis. My knowledge on the Beauforts is limited and I think your book would fill that gap!
Ah, Matt is ok, really! He's just wrong, that's all!
Oh I’d love a hard copy. I’ve only read on the kindle! Nothing like a paper book
I think Kindle have their place but I agree - I'm a paper book person.
I'm not sure what to comment other to say I would very much appreciate a copy of your newest book to go with my well thumbed copy of Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders which is sitting next to me at my desk right now (I've been using it as a resource for a middle grade book I'm working on). Oh and to ask this - is there any King of England less likely - at the time of their birth - to have succeeded to the throne? The only one who seems to compare right now would be George the First but I think Henry's story is even more improbable - considering the number of things that had to go just the right/wrong way for him to get his chance to seize the throne.
What's the book you're working on? Maybe William the Conqueror? I'm not too up on the Hanoverians but obviously they were born far from the throne in theory.
I did think of William - just in terms of his birth. But he was a closer relative to the English royal line at the time (I think?) Although if memory serves I think Cnut might have been on the throne at the time of William's birth so probably... combined with William's illegitimacy... he would be a good candidate.
I'm working on a middle grade book series - the main characters stumble upon a method of time-travel and end up travelling to various time periods. I published the first one last year (I'll add the link at the bottom of this comment) The one I've been working on most recently takes place in early 1487 - one of the characters ends up in Dublin early in that year and ends up getting involved in the "Lambert Simnel" rebellion. Your book has been invaluable, along with Alison Weirs, John Ashdown-Hill's and Matt Lewis's. As historical fiction I've had some fun including Lambert Simnel (obviously), young Edward V, his brother, Margaret of Burgundy, the Earl of Kildare, Henry VII, Edward, Earl of Warwick and even Sir Giles Daubeney in my story.
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The good thing with hist-fic is that the imagination is the key! No barriers - well, within reason of course!
Yeah absolutely - it's finding the blank spaces in between the real events where you can weave a fictional story. Can be quite enjoyable when you find a way to do so without causing too many historical ripples.
Thanks for all your work! I think substack is a far better way to actually engage and feel like you're reading something informative. Thanks for the interesting articles!
I agree - I'm sick of Facebook and its tendency to either hide posts or its users to descent into warfare for no good reason. This seems better in my opinion. Less 'drive-bys'.
Thanks Nathen
Love your work and Henry Tudor crowned in Stoke Golding!
Great place.
Congrats on this accomplishment!
Fancy a PDF?
Where have I been!!?!?!! LFG!!! Yes 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️
Would make my day if I won. 😌 Actually make that my year. All the best. X
Your year! Not to be humble, but you can do better than my book Nicola!
Would love to have one of your books!
I thoroughly enjoyed "The House of Beaufort," and so would very much like to read "Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders."
Thank you Raymond.
I am about 60% through House of Beaufort, and loving it. I'm taking my time absorbing it, and filling in gaps in my direct and extended family that are SO well sourced. Thank you Nathen. It took me forever (over a year) to locate a copy, and it would be my honor to own a signed copy of it
I've heard that people love the detail. I didn't know that it was detailed at the time of writing it. The big reason its so jam-packed is I had to cut 30,000 words, or a 1/5th, of writing due to word count so all fluff and filler was removed.
I've read a fair amount of fluff and filler, it's the nitty gritty that counts. I'm currently looking at the "possible" portrait of Henry Beaufort, these are the tidbits that are so often missing. The What Ifs........
Loved reading the Tudor Pretenders book which I bought from Harvington Hall history festival last year. A very interesting read. I’d like to read the Beauforts next.
Harvington is great. I'm back again this year.
Thanks so much for answering my question with so many interesting details! It made my day!
Thank you Lisa.
I’d love a book though only if you’d mail to the US! It’s hard to find them here!!
Yeah, its a shame that Book Depository was shut down by Amazon as they shipped free from the UK. Its hurt American readers and British authors, really. I used to send books to US myself but since Brexit postage is now more expensive than the book itself.
Would love to win. Also very exited to read all your articles
Thank you Jennifer
Congratulations Nathen! Really enjoy your articles on Substack and the Q & A's. I have learned so much! Keep up the good work and meow to Vera. 🌟
I'm enjoying doing them.
Congratulations on this milestone! I love your insights.
Thank you Christine.