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Tudor Christmas Tidings
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3.5
“I received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
As Harlequin is the primary publisher that has released Tudor-era historicals, I was excited to see this upcoming release, Tudor Christmas Tidings, especially as it featured Amanda McCabe, an author I was already familiar with, as well as covering a wider breadth of time than I had previously seen, from just before and after Henry VII’s accession to Mary I’s reign.
“Christmas at Court” by Blythe Gifford
4 stars
A wonderful Christmas story, highlighting the growing relationship between a couple over three Christmases, amidst the backdrop of the tense court of Richard III, as Henry Tudor is abroad planning his uprising. I felt the tension, especially every time the former Queen Elizabeth or young Princess Elizabeth appeared, highlighting their uneasy position of having to kowtow to the new king while hoping for salvation. It was also fascinating to see it the way everyone evolved over the course of three Christmases, even if I wanted more.
“Secrets of the Queen’s Lady” by Jenni Fletcher
5 stars
Jenni Fletcher takes us to Christmas following the annulment of Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne of Cleves, when she was invited to spend the holidays at court and met with him and his new wife, Katherine Howard, with things ending much less awkwardly than expected. I love that Fletcher juxtaposed this with the fictional Pippa, who survived a bad marriage and now has the prospect of another chance at love, even while her suitor, Kit’s, friends warn him against it.
“His Mistletoe Lady” by Amanda McCabe
5 stars
I loved this one, highlighting one of the few happy times in Mary I’s life and reign, when she was secure on her throne, newly married, and believed she was expecting an heir. But I also loved the reminder that even while Mary’s life took a turn for the tragic once again in the succeeding years, true HEA-romance did come about during this time, with Catherine and Diego’s love story having real historical inspiration that didn’t end in tragedy.
***
This is a wonderful collectio, that perfectly captures the spirit of the holidays from the perspective of three different periods of the Tudor Dynasty. If you love the time period, or just love well-researched historical romance, and novellas that can still pack a punch, I recommend this collection highly.”
About Blythe Gifford
After years in marketing, Blythe Gifford started writing seriously after a layoff. Ten years and one layoff later, she sold to the Harlequin Historical line. Set in England and Scotland of the 14th to 16th centuries, her books usually include real historical events and characters. The Chicago Tribune called her work "the perfect balance between history and romance." Blythe lives in Chicago and welcomes visitors to www.blythegifford.com and www.facebook.com/BlytheGifford
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