If you’re at all interested in the Tudor era or even just the reformation, I recommend giving this book a read, as it isn’t too long at under 300 pages and you’ll definitely learn something new from it. I read information in this that I’d never heard of before.

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Life and Tea Blog

I did enjoy the style of writing, and there were some great phrases which really gave atmosphere to what was being talked about. There is also an extensive bibliography and notes citing the primary sources and explaining their provenance, and this is also discussed throughout the book, which is useful in deciding what to believe.

Tudor Blogger

Those with an interest in this period will find Telford's book a worthwhile addition to the bibliography.

History of Royals, March 2017

Those of us of a certain age will remember Keith Michel's brilliant portrayal of Henry VIII and the men and women who graced his court. Younger viewers will be familiar with Wolf Hall. The people are the same, and in this wonderful book Lynda Telford, they're brought back to life. Much more information than anything a TV show or a film could give you - this is brilliant!

Books Monthly, December 2017 – reviewed by Paul Norman