The Tudor Socialite: A Social Calendar of Tudor Life - Paperback

by Jan-Marie Knights (Author)

Delivered in bite-sized diary chunks, Jan-Marie Knights takes the reader on a journey into the world of Tudor high society. This is a world of love affairs, tragedy, marriage and death; the realm of flamboyant dress, opulent jewellery and burning passions. The Tudor period continues to enchant and mesmerise the world, and here the reader can delve into the social calendar of the era. Running the gamut of society occasions - from solemn marriages to sombre funerals, and decadent feasts to lavish large-scale gatherings - The Tudor Socialite is an essential book for any Tudor fan who wants to experience life as a wallflower in the Tudor court.

Author Biography

Jan-Marie Knights is an ex- editor and journalist who has worked on many newspapers and magazines and is a keen researcher of local and Tudor history. She lives in the area known as the 'Dukeries' with her Tonkinese cat called Ashi.