The Bradon Trilogy: Book 1
Publication Date: February 1, 2018
From the author of the international best-selling Tudor Trilogy, the true story of the Tudor dynasty continues with the daughter of King Henry VII, sister to King Henry VIII. Mary Tudor watches her elder brother become King of England and wonders what the future holds for her.
Born into great privilege, Mary has beauty and intelligence beyond her years and is the most marriageable princess in Europe. Henry plans to use her marriage to build a powerful alliance against his enemies. Will she dare risk his anger by marrying for love?
Meticulously researched and based on actual events, this ‘sequel’ follows Mary’s story from book three of the Tudor Trilogy and is set during the reign of King Henry VIII.
The Bradon Trilogy: Book 2
Publication Date: December 3, 2018
From the author of the international best-selling Tudor Trilogy, the true story of the Tudor dynasty continues with the daughter of King Henry VII, sister to King Henry VIII. Mary Tudor watches her elder brother become King of England and wonders what the future holds for her.
Born into great privilege, Mary has beauty and intelligence beyond her years and is the most marriageable princess in Europe. Henry plans to use her marriage to build a powerful alliance against his enemies. Will she dare risk his anger by marrying for love?
Meticulously researched and based on actual events, this ‘sequel’ follows Mary’s story from book three of the Tudor Trilogy and is set during the reign of King Henry VIII.
The Bradon Trilogy: Book 3
Publication Date: October 1, 2019
From the author of the international best-selling Tudor Trilogy, the true story of the Tudor dynasty continues with the daughter of King Henry VII, sister to King Henry VIII. Mary Tudor watches her elder brother become King of England and wonders what the future holds for her.
Born into great privilege, Mary has beauty and intelligence beyond her years and is the most marriageable princess in Europe. Henry plans to use her marriage to build a powerful alliance against his enemies. Will she dare risk his anger by marrying for love?
Meticulously researched and based on actual events, this ‘sequel’ follows Mary’s story from book three of the Tudor Trilogy and is set during the reign of King Henry VIII.
Much has been written about the exploits of Henry VIII and his many wives. Author Tony Riches takes a fresh approach with The Brandon Trilogy, providing an in-depth look behind the scenes into the life and times of this infamous monarch.
Mary—Tudor Princess begins as Henry ascends to the throne at age 17. This installment focuses on the new king’s sister, who has fallen in love with Charles Brandon, a married man twice her age. Through the events depicted, the author demonstrates how essential duty to country actually was during that time period, particularly when it involved a young girl. Royal alliances focused on strategy rather than love.
Brandon—Tudor Knight starts when Charles Brandon is 21 and explores his life, loves and losses. I actually read this book out of sequence by mistake, so this was my introduction to the series. The author’s level of research was reflected in the attention to detail.
Katherine—Tudor Duchess opens with 9-year-old Katherine being selected by the Duke of Suffolk as his ward. This installment stands out because of the impact religion had during this era. Court intrigue dominated the storyline as family holdings were wiped out on a royal whim. Of the three, this was my favorite.
Using historical events as a basis, the author brings the characters to life. While I became disgusted with Charles Brandon, I was impressed with how history’s minor characters evolved into more than just names. I can’t imagine children running an entire household, but the author’s insight demonstrates how different things were. The loss of children to a sweating sickness was heartbreaking to read about, yet it reflected the time period.
Author Tony Riches clearly demonstrates his historical expertise with The Brandon Trilogy. While the stories can be enjoyed as a standalone, my recommendation is to read them in order. Only then will you understand my frustration with Charles Brandon.
MARY—TUDOR PRINCESS
BRANDON—TUDOR KNIGHT
KATHERINE—TUDOR DUCHESS
Tony Riches is a full-time writer and lives with his wife in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. After several successful non-fiction books, Tony turned to novel writing and wrote Queen Sacrifice, set in 10th century Wales, followed by The Shell, a thriller set in present day Kenya. A specialist in the history of the early Tudors, he is best known for his Tudor Trilogy. Tony’s other international best sellers include Warwick: The Man Behind the Wars of the Roses and The Secret Diary of Eleanor Cobham.
For more information please visit Tony’s website and his blog The Writing Desk. He can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads.
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Thank you for the great reviews, Amy!
Amy