Journey back to the Tudor Times with these standalone historical women!
The Boleyn Wife
by Brandy Purdy
Genre: Historical Tudor Women’s Fiction
Shy, plain Lady Jane Parker feels out of place in Henry VIII's
courtly world of glamour and intrigue--until she meets the handsome George
Boleyn. Overjoyed when their fathers arrange a match, her dreams of a loving
union are waylaid when she meets George's sister, Anne. For George is
completely devoted to his sister, and cold and indifferent to his bride. As
Anne acquires a wide circle of admirers, including King Henry, Jane's
resentment grows. But if becoming Henry's queen makes Anne the most powerful
woman in England, it also makes her highly vulnerable. And as Henry, desperate
for a male heir, begins to tire of his mercurial wife, the stage is set for the
ultimate betrayal. . .
Encompassing the reigns of four of Henry's wives, from the doomed Anne to the
reckless Katherine Howard, The Boleyn Wife is an unforgettable
story of ambition, lust, and jealousy, of the power of love to change the
course of history, and of the terrible price of revenge.
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The Tudor Throne
by Brandy Purdy
Genre: Historical Tudor Women’s Fiction
In the wake of King Henry VIII's death, England's throne is
left in a precarious state-as is the peculiar relationship between his two
daughters. Mary, the elder, once treasured, had been declared a bastard in
favor of her flame-haired half-sister, Elizabeth, born of the doomed Anne
Boleyn. Yet the bond between the sisters was palpable from the start. Now
reinstated, Mary eventually assumes her place as queen. But as Mary's religious
zeal evolves into a reign of terror, young Elizabeth gains the people's favor.
Gripped by a tormenting paranoia, Mary is soon convinced that her beloved
Elizabeth is in fact her worst enemy. And the virginal Elizabeth, whose true
love is her country, must defy her tyrannical sister to make way for a new era.
. .
A brilliant portrait of the rule of "Bloody Mary" and her intricate
relationship with Elizabeth I, the adored "Virgin Queen," here is a
riveting tale of one family's sordid and extraordinary chapter in the pages of
history.
Praise for Brandy Purdy and The Boleyn Wife
"Recommended for readers who can't get enough of the Tudors and have devoured all of Philippa Gregory's books." --Library Journal
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The Queen’s Pleasure
by Brandy Purdy
Genre: Historical Tudor Women’s Fiction
Accused of conspiring with rebels to steal the throne,
Princess Elizabeth is relegated to the Tower of London by her half-sister,
Queen Mary. There she finds solace in the arms of a fellow prisoner--her
childhood friend, Robert Dudley. Certain their days are numbered, their bond
deepens. But they are spared the axe and Elizabeth soon wins the crown, while
Robert returns to his wife and the unhappy union he believes cheated him of his
destiny to be king. . .
As a daughter of Henry VIII and the ill-fated Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth knows
firsthand the cruelty marriage belies and roundly rejects the many suitors
eager to wed the "Virgin Queen"--with the exception of the
power-hungry Robert. But her association with him will carry a risk that could
shake the very foundations of the House of Tudor. . .
A captivating story of loyalty and betrayal, duty and freedom, The
Queen's Pleasure is a fascinating portrait of both the rise of
Elizabeth I and one of the most compelling periods in history.
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The Queen’s Rivals
by Brandy Purdy
Genre: Historical Tudor Women’s Fiction
As cousins of history's most tempestuous queens, Ladies
Jane, Katherine, and Mary Grey were born in an age when all of London lived
beneath the Tower's menacing shadow. Tyrannized by Bloody Mary and the Virgin
Queen, the sisters feared love was unthinkable--and the scaffold all but
unavoidable. . .
Raised to fear her royal blood and what it might lead men to do in her name,
Mary Grey dreads what will become of herself and her elder sisters under the
reigns of Mary Tudor and Elizabeth I. On their honor, they have no designs on
the crown, yet are condemned to solitude, forbidden to wed. Though Mary,
accustomed to dwelling in the shadows, the subject of whispers, may never catch
the eye of a gentleman, her beautiful and brilliant sisters long for freedoms
that would surely cost their lives. And so, wizened for her years, Mary can
only hope for divine providence amid a bleak present and a future at the whim
of the throne--unless destiny gains the upper hand.
A gripping and bittersweet tale of broken families and broken hearts, courage
and conviction, The Queen's Rivals recounts an astonishing
chapter in the hard-won battle for the Tudor throne.
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The Boleyn Bride
by Brandy Purdy
Genre: Historical Tudor Women’s Fiction
From carefree young woman to disillusioned bride, the
dazzling lady who would become mother and grandmother to two of history's most
infamous queens, has a fascinating story all her own. . .
At sixteen, Elizabeth Howard envisions a glorious life for herself as
lady-in-waiting to the future queen, Catherine of Aragon. But when she is
forced to marry Thomas Boleyn, a wealthy commoner, Elizabeth is left to
stagnate in the countryside while her detested husband pursues his ambitions.
There, she raises golden girl Mary, moody George, and ugly duckling Anne—while
staving off boredom with a string of admirers. Until Henry VIII takes the
throne. . .
When Thomas finally brings his highborn wife to London, Elizabeth indulges in
lavish diversions and dalliances—and catches the lusty king's eye. But those
who enjoy Henry's fickle favor must also guard against his wrath. For while her
husband's machinations bring Elizabeth and her children to the pinnacle of
power, the distance to the scaffold is but a short one—and the Boleyn family's
fortune may be turning. . .
Praise for the novels of Brandy Purdy
"Recommended for readers who can't get enough of the Tudors and have devoured all of Philippa Gregory's books." —Library Journal on The Boleyn Wife
"Purdy wonderfully reimagines the behind-the-scenes lives of the two sisters." —Historical Novel Reviews on The Tudor Throne
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Also by the Author:
Ashes on the Wind:
The Love Story Behind
the Crime of the Century
by Brandy Purdy
Genre: Dark Historical LGBTQ Romantic Suspense, True Crime
Nathan "Babe" Leopold was a socially awkward
genius who used arrogance as a shield. He cultivated a philosophy of absolute
selfishness cherry-picked from his reading of Nietzsche and indulged himself
with vivid sexual fantasies about kings and slaves.
Richard "Dickie" Loeb was the brightest of the bright young things, a
social butterfly as fragile as glass inside, hiding his insecurities behind a
dazzling smile and a mouthful of lies. He found escape in thrilling tales and
fantasies of crime.
They were two brilliant and privileged boys, each harboring secrets it would
have been social suicide to reveal in their 1920s world.
When Babe met Dickie, it was like his favorite fantasy had stepped out of his
dreams into real life.
When Dickie met Babe, he thought he had found the accomplice who would help
make his criminal dreams come true.
Dickie was willing to give Babe what he wanted, if Babe would give him what he
wanted. Quid pro quo. Until Dickie wanted something more, leaving Babe
desperate and willing to do anything to hold onto his dream. Even if it led
down a dark path to the Crime of the Century and infamy as the thrill killers
Leopold and Loeb.
I have read all
but one of Brandy Purdy’s novels, since 2010 and I have enjoyed them all
including Ashes on the Wind. Brandy spends extensive time doing research and
has the knack for telling a great story.
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Brandy Purdy is the author of several historical novels
including The Ripper's Wife, The Secrets of Lizzie Borden, The Boleyn Wife, and
The Tudor Throne.
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