In Her Own Right

A Novel of Lady Mary Tudor

by Amanda Schiavo

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Pub Date 20 Jul 2023 | Archive Date 30 Jul 2023

Black Rose Writing

Historical Fiction | Women's Fiction

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Description

Born into a world of privilege and power, Mary Tudor expected to live the life of every other European Princess during the Renaissance.

She knew it was her duty to marry well, and provide sons and heirs to her future husband, while remaining in the political shadows of a world dominated by ruthless men.

Her father's desperate need for a male heir and his willingness to send everybody who got in his way to their deaths, meant that Mary had very little hope of obtaining the English Crown.

But a series of traumatic events nobody could see coming would propel Mary on a life-long journey to claim what so many believe to be rightfully hers: The Throne of England.

Born into a world of privilege and power, Mary Tudor expected to live the life of every other European Princess during the Renaissance.

She knew it was her duty to marry well, and provide sons and...

A Note From the Publisher

Amanda Schiavo is a NYC-based journalist who holds a B.A. in History from Pace University. Currently, she is an editor for a healthcare magazine, and spends her free time riding her horse Della and playing with her dog, Spencer. She is also an avid reader and is always planning her next international trip.

Advance Praise

"Long overdue, author Amanda Schiavo has penned a compelling portrait of the early years of Tudor Queen, Mary I. Overshadowed by her half-sister, Queen Elizabeth I, Schiavo shines a light on a complicated and often misunderstood woman." -Jean M. Roberts, author of The Angel of Goliad

"Long overdue, author Amanda Schiavo has penned a compelling portrait of the early years of Tudor Queen, Mary I. Overshadowed by her half-sister, Queen Elizabeth I, Schiavo shines a light on a...