The Tudor Brandons
The Tudor Brandons

Author: Sarah-Beth Watkins

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2016-06-24

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1785353330

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This fascinating book studies the life and times of Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon, Henry VIII's dearest sister and his closest companion. Charles rose from being Henry's childhood friend to becoming the Duke of Suffolk; a consummate courtier and diplomat. Mary was always royalty. At first married to the King of France, Mary quickly wed Charles after Louis XII's death in 1515, against her brother's wishes. Their actions could have been construed as treason yet Henry chose to spare their lives. They returned to court and despite their ongoing disagreements throughout the years, especially over the king's marriage to Anne Boleyn, the Tudor Brandons remained Henry's most loyal subjects and perhaps more importantly, his beloved family.

The Brandon Men
The Brandon Men

Author: Sarah Bryson

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2021-06-15

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 1445686287

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The first book to explore the lives and political impact of the Brandon men from King Henry VI to King Edward VI.

Katherine - Tudor Duchess
Katherine - Tudor Duchess

Author: Tony Riches

Publisher:

Published: 2019-09-25

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9781695663855

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"Attractive, wealthy and influential, Katherine Willoughby is one of the most unusual ladies of the Tudor court. A favourite of King Henry VIII, Katherine knows all his six wives, his daughters Mary and Elizabeth, and his son Edward, as well as being related by marriage to Lady Jane Grey. She marries Tudor knight, Sir Charles Brandon, and becomes Duchess of Suffolk at the age of fourteen. Her Spanish mother, Maria de Salinas, is Queen Catherine of Aragon's lady in waiting, so it is a challenging time for them all when King Henry marries the enigmatic Anne Boleyn. Following Anne's dramatic downfall, the short reign of young Catherine Howard, and the tragic death of Jane Seymour, Katherine's young sons are tutored with the future king, Prince Edward, and become his friends. Katherine and Charles Brandon are chosen to welcome Anna of Cleves as she arrives in England. When the royal marriage is annulled, Katherine's good friend, Catherine Parr becomes the king's sixth wife, and they work to promote religious reform. When King Edward dies, his Catholic sister Mary is crowned queen and Katherine's Protestant faith puts her family in great danger - from which there seems no escape."--Provided by publisher.

Lady Katherine Knollys
Lady Katherine Knollys

Author: Sarah-Beth Watkins

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2015-01-30

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 1782795847

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Katherine Knollys was Mary Boleyn's first child, born in 1524 when Mary was having an affair with King Henry VIII. Katherine spent her life unacknowledged as the king's daughter, yet she was given prime appointments at court as maid of honour to both Anne of Cleves and Katherine Howard. She married Francis Knollys when she was 16 and went on to become mother to many successful men and women at court including Lettice Knollys who created a scandal when she married Sir Robert Dudley, the queen's favourite. This fascinating book studies Katherine's life and times, including her intriguing relationship with Elizabeth I.

Charles Brandon
Charles Brandon

Author: Steven Gunn

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2015-10-15

Total Pages: 495

ISBN-13: 1445641941

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The first biography of the lifelong companion and trusted confidante of Henry VIII

Brandon - Tudor Knight
Brandon - Tudor Knight

Author: Tony Riches

Publisher:

Published: 2018-12-04

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 9781790733163

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From the author of the international best-selling Tudor Trilogy: Handsome, charismatic and a champion jouster, Sir Charles Brandon is the epitome of a Tudor Knight. A favourite of King Henry VIII, Brandon has a secret. He has fallen in love with Henry's sister, Mary Tudor, the beautiful widowed Queen of France, and risks everything to marry her without the king's consent. Brandon becomes Duke of Suffolk, but his loyalty is tested fighting Henry's wars in France. Mary's public support for Queen Catherine of Aragon brings Brandon into dangerous conflict with the ambitious Boleyn family and the king's new right-hand man, Thomas Cromwell. Torn between duty to his family and loyalty to the king, Brandon faces an impossible decision: can he accept Anne Boleyn as his new queen?

La Reine Blanche
La Reine Blanche

Author: Sarah Bryson

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2018-02-15

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 1445673894

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The life of the beautiful Mary Tudor, sister of Henry VIII, through her own words and letters and the correspondence of those who knew her.

Charles Brandon
Charles Brandon

Author: Sarah Bryson

Publisher:

Published: 2016-04-30

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9788494489303

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Charles Brandon was an enigmatic, charismatic man, rising from a mere boyhood friend of the future king, Henry VIII, to flirting with a European duchess, marrying Mary Tudor, Dowager Queen of France, and being created Duke of Suffolk. Brandon was one of the best jousters during the reign of Henry, he was clever, athletic and confident, though his confidence sometimes got him into trouble. In this detailed biography, Sarah Bryson (Mary Boleyn in a Nutshell) gives us a highly detailed look at Charles Brandon's life and times, including information and background on each of his marriages, his children, and his lifetime achievements. Fully referenced and indexed, Charles Brandon: The King's Man is an invaluable resource for any Tudor enthusiast. ------------------- "A vivid portrait of one of the most enigmatic and fascinating men at the Tudor court." - Josephine Wilkinson, author of Katherine Howard "An enjoyable and readable biography of this fascinating Tudor man." - Claire Ridgway, author of The Fall of Anne Boleyn "Bryson has constructed a fluid and well-informed narrative which rings with passion for her subject. She successfully brings to life a vibrant and complex man, drawing out the different levels of his identity as a courtier, jouster, politician, friend to the King and as a husband and lover. I defy anyone to read this interesting study and not to be drawn in by the author's infectious desire to understand the real Charles Brandon." - Amy Licence, author of The Six Wives & Many Mistresses of Henry VIII

The Tudor Rose
The Tudor Rose

Author: Jennifer Kewley Draskau

Publisher:

Published: 2015-12-18

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 9780993395710

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The story of the ill-fated favourite sister of Henry VIII who, like so many royals of the time, was traded as a commodity to secure the power of her country. Princess Mary Tudor was married against her will to the King of France. Later, still a beautiful woman, she married her brother's friend, Charles Brandon, bearing him four children before dying while she still young.