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Special introductory offer when you pre-order Queen Elizabeth I's Governess: the Real Kat Ashley
May 22, 2026Queen Elizabeth' 1's Governess is now available for preorder at special introductory price from Pen and Sword Books. This book offers a fresh perspective on a woman whose name is well known to fans of Tudor history but is little understood. The special bond she shared with Elizabeth endured for nearly 30 years. Kat Ashley remained a close confidante and influential figure in Elizabeth’s life long after she outgrew her childhood years. This book follows Kat's career, from the early years as governess and Lady Mistress, through perilous times under Queen Mary and into a pivotal role as Chief Gentlewoman of the Privy Chamber.
https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Queen-Elizabeth-Is-Governess-Hardback/p/61917
Rebels Royals and Romantics podcast - Tudor England through women's stories with Rosemary Griggs
From Rebels,Royals and Romantics podcast | January 01, 2026Follow the link to hear Rosemary chatting with Carol Ann Lloyd.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RfjRMBiBXU&list=PLxjybXY005XhZx1QSkgqYZx0ZlpgFAOJE
Mistress of Dartington Hall gets a silver medal in International Book of the Year competition
From The Coffee Pot Book Club Book of the Year Awards 2025 | December 02, 2025The Coffee Pot Book Club Book Of The Year Awards are an international contest exclusively for authors who write in the following genre / sub-genres: Historical Fiction; Historical Romance; Historical Mystery; Historical Fantasy; Historical Non-Fiction. The winners for 2025 have just been announced. The third book in the 'Daughters of Devon Series', Mistress of Dartington Hall, has been awarded a Silver Medal for Historical Fiction books set in The Tudors & The Stuarts category. Author Rosemary Griggs says 'I'm thrilled and honoured to be recognised in this fantastic competition in company with so many brilliant authors.' A Woman of Noble Wit was also awarded silver medals in 2021 and The Dartington Bride a bronze in 2024.
https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-coffee-pot-book-club-book-of-the-year-awards-2025.html
Mistress of Dartington Hall Blog Tour
From The Coffee Pot Book Club | November 05, 2025Mistress of Dartington Hall was on blog tour from October 20th - 31st, 2025. Click the link below to visit the tour stops where yo will find articles, guest posts, extracts, interviews and reviews.
https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/09/blog-tour-mistress-of-dartington-hall-by-rosemary-griggs.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawNwYfRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETB1bjduTk44UVpWak9menlyAR44b8zl4fy9girlFEJdINAwjMiv1yJnWMuBVQ6PjlI1WNtF5TfR2FwZ2yZf1A_aem_8j-DKd_Tr9Tag55_uGOmgQ
Bringing History to Life -- Rosemary chats with Caroline Densley at BBC Radio Devon
From BBC Radio Devon - BBC sounds | August 05, 2025Arriving at BBC Raido Devon studios in full Tudor dress caused quite a stir! Follow the link to BBC Sounds to listen to Rosemary chatting about her latest book, Mistress of Dartington Hall and Tudor costume with Caroline . Slide through to 1hr and seven minutes into the show!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002fx0y