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Alison Weir

***** EVENT CANCELLED ***** We regret to advise you that the English historian and novelist Alison Weir, scheduled to lecture at the Georgia Center for the Book on Wednesday evening October 12, has cancelled her appearance because of ill health. Her publisher explained that she was unable to fly from her home in England to the United States to begin a month-long book tour. We do not know if it will be possible to re-schedule her visit at a later date, but we will keep you advised as we learn more from her publisher. We are sorry for the cancelation and ask that you please share this news with your friends who might be planning to attend the event at the Decatur Library. Thank you very much. (jasbro)… (more)

Alison Weir reads from Captive Queen: A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine.

New York Times bestselling author of Innocent Traitor and The Lady Elizabeth brings to life the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine and King Henry II, one of England’s most passionate and destructive royal couples. Even though her marriage to King Louis VII of France had political advantages, Eleanor was unhappy and had only produced daughters and not a male heir. When Henry of Anjou arrives at the French court, he and Eleanor feel an immediate attraction to each other and she sees a way out of her discontent. After the annulment of her marriage to Louis, she and Henry marry, creating an empire that stretches from the Scottish border to the Pyrenees and marking the beginning of the Plantagenet dynasty. But their marriage, which is charged with physical heat, begins a downward spiral and is marred by power struggles, betrayals, infidelities, rivalries and rebellious sons. The novel captures the building of an empire and the epic story of this royal marriage. (jasbro)… (more)

Alison Weir signs The Lady In The Tower.

Alison Weir, renowned historical biographer and author is returning to Taunton to talk about her new ground breaking book "The Lady in the Tower - The Fall of Anne Boleyn" Never before has there been a book devoted entirely to Anne Boleyn's fall. Alison Weir has, through impeccable research, written a superbly detailed and immensely thrilling account of the last days of one of the most influential and important figures in English history. Hardback £20.00 Please note, this event is being held at St. James's Church Hall, St James's Street, Taunton. Tickets £4.00 (which can be set against the price of the book) Drinks & Nibbles R.S.V.P. Brendon Books (Brendonbooks)… (more)

Alison Weir , Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster.

Alison Weir discusses her newest nonfiction book, Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster. This historic love story focuses on the relationship between Katherine Swynford, the sister-in-law of Geoffery Chaucer and an ancestor of Henry VII, and John of Gaunt, one of the most powerful princes of medieval England. (booksense)… (more)

Alison Weir , Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster.

Allison Weir discusses and signs her book Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster, at a dinner in partnership with the English Speaking Union (ESU). Details are forthcoming.If you are unable to attend,you must call the book shop to order signed books. (booksense)… (more)

Alison Weir , Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster.

Alison Weir discusses and signs her book Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster, at the book shop.Garden District Book Shop in partnership with the English Speaking Union (ESU) are sponsoring a dinner at Zea's following the book signing. More details to follow.If you are unable to attend,you must call the book shop to order signed books. (booksense)… (more)