A History of Royals discussion

Are you anticipating a book that is going to be released in the future? Tell us about it so that we can all look forward to it!

Here is the list:

The Queen's Vow: A Novel Of Isabella Of Castile by C.W. Gortner to be released in June of 2012
The Second Empress : A Novel of Napoleon's Court by Michelle Moran to be released in August 2012
Queen of the Conqueror: The Life of Matilda, Wife of William I by Tracy Borman

I am really looking forward to C.W. Gortner's new book The Queen's Vow: A Novel Of Isabella Of Castile. If it is anything like his others it will be fantastic.

I really like Michelle Moran and her new book The Second Empress : A Novel of Napoleon's Court is coming out in August.

I am looking forward to a book that was just released today called Queen of the Conqueror: The Life of Matilda, Wife of William I by: Tracy Borman. Hopefully, I can dig into it soon!

ladywallingford -- I just got word that my copy of this one just shipped. So very little is written about the early Plantagenet queens, unless they're Eleanor of Aquitaine.

Thanks Ladies - I just added 3 new books to my TBR pile :-)

Rebecca wrote: "ladywallingford -- I just got word that my copy of this one just shipped. So very little is written about the early Plantagenet queens, unless they're Eleanor of Aquitaine."

Technically, Matilda of Flanders isn't a Plantagenet queen (the term derives from the Latin name of a shrub which Geoffrey of Anjou--Henry II's father--supposedly wore a sprig from in his hat) but I do know what you mean. Eleanor has a tendency to steal the limelight. My copy downloaded to my Kindle yesterday so as soon as I'm done with Jocasta: The Mother-Wife of Oedipus I'll probably dig right into it.

Sabrina wrote: "Thanks Ladies - I just added 3 new books to my TBR pile :-)"

I added two more, myself, Sabrina.

I am looking forward to A King's Ransom by Sharon Kay Penman.

Carol wrote: "I am looking forward to A King's Ransom by Sharon Kay Penman."

I always look forward to anything Sharon writes, Carol.

Did you know that this year is the 30th anniversary of the publishing of her first book, The Sunne in Splendour. For those of you in the UK, Sharon mentioned that they are planning to release a 30th anniversary edition there.

So, I am excited this morning because I have been accepted to read ARCs of the following books.

The Plantagenets: The Kings Who Made England by Dan Jones
AND
The Children of Henry VIII by John Guy

oh that is exciting - happy reading Lyn.

Thanks Sabrina. I am looking forward to both of them and will let you all know what I think.