Carol
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Ian Mortimer:
Your book, “The Outcasts of time” was excellent. Has anyone approached you to make a movie from it? May I suggest Stephen McGann for leading man?
Ian Mortimer
I thought I had answered this question a year ago but Goodreads tells me otherwise. No, no one ever asked for the film rights. But I am very glad you enjoyed the book. As you can tell, there is a lot in there that is special to me, and I hope meaningful beyond the everyday historical understanding of the past.
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RJay
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Ian Mortimer:
In your biography of Edward III, you mention Edith de Willesford, the mother of Roger of Clarendon, an illegitimate son of the Black Prince. You identify her as a 'lady of Clarendon'. Might you clarify? In my research, little is known about her although a recent biography of Joan of Kent, by Anthony Goodman, states she was one of Philippa's ladies in waiting. Thank you.
Masha
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Ian Mortimer:
I've just started reading the TTG books (fascinating beyond measure, could say a lot more, but really would need the space of a couple of volumes for synonyms), but are there any plans for post-Regency guides? Victorian, etc.... By no means to rush anything (as the last one only came out last autumn, but I am a bit curious... Thank you so much for the excellent pieces of literature!
RJay
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Ian Mortimer:
There seems to be a trend by some historians to include statements in their books about historical figures that are unsupported or unfootnoted. These 'statements' are then picked up by other historians and footnoted as if they are facts. I value your works and research so I wondered if you have noticed this trend. Might you address this?
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