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Anna B

Following her heart

5. April 2018 - Veröffentlicht auf Amazon.com

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Having previously read Mr Riches’ books about three male Tudors—Owen, Jasper and Henry—I was intrigued to find he had now chosen to write about Mary Tudor. Not the Mary Tudor, the daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, who became Mary I, but the Mary famous for defying her brother Henry VIII and marrying the man she loved when her first husband, King Louis of France, died.
I must admit to knowing little about Mary prior to reading this book. Yes, I knew she was the grandmother of Lady Jane Grey, yes, I knew she’d married Charles Brandon for love and seeing as I’m a hopeless romantic I rather liked her for that.

Life, however, is rarely romantic. Mary’s life was bordered by losses: that of her mother when she was still a young child, that of her father some years later, that of her impressive grandmother a year or so after her father. Her flamboyant brother did not hesitate to use Mary as a pawn to achieve political gains, which was how Mary also lost her betrothed, the future Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and instead ended up married to the old and ailing King Louis of France.

As always, Mr Riches presents the historical background in great detail. Clothes, food, furnishings all add vibrancy to the story as does the convoluted political situation. While the book centres on Mary and how the unfolding events affected her, Henry VIII, Queen Katherine, Cardinal Wolsey and the rather delicious Francis I of France all add colour to the narrative—as does Mary’s husband, Charles Brandon.

I am in two minds about Charles: did he love Mary as she loved him or was she a convenient stepping stone? I suppose that the fact that he risked his king’s rage to marry her indicate he did have strong feelings for her—at least initially. But where Mary’s life revolves round Charles, their home and their children, Charles’ life revolves around his king and best friend, Henry VIII. That oh, so sweet story of a secret marriage turns out to be not quite as fluffy and pink as one would have thought…

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Elizabeth Fenech

Interesting portrayal of a kindly Tudor

24. Mai 2018 - Veröffentlicht auf Amazon.com

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I was mainly attracted to this historical novel by the subject herself of whom I only knew the bare details. The portrait of Princess Mary is extremely kindly and sensitive and she comes out as sympathetic. I enjoyed the chapters that dealt with her married life (with her second husband) and the birth of her children - a haven of domesticity as opposed to the heavy dramas taking place at court. I would have preferred more detail as I felt that certain aspects were skimmed over. However her approaching illness and her good qualities as a mother are dealt with very well. She was always on the correct side of things too and the very antithesis of the dramatic and grasping Anne Boleyn, always championing Catherine of Aragon. All in all an interesting portrayal of a historical figure who is hardly given any importance and a useful introduction to one of the more sympathetic figures of the Tudor family.

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Dede Carter

Another Tudor brought to life!

2. April 2018 - Veröffentlicht auf Amazon.com

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I am a fan of anything Tudor - I can’t get enough of that era. Tony Rich is an excellent author and brings each subject to life. I’ve just started reading Mary and am completely caught up in her story. I hope there’s another Tony Rich Tudor book in the works - I’ll be anxiously awaiting for another Tudor to be brought to life!

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Roger A. Knopf

Another branch of the Tudors illuminatef

23. Januar 2019 - Veröffentlicht auf Amazon.com

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Instead of the usual focus on Henry, this fascinating book is about his sister Mary. I loved the different perspective on an era heavily documented. As with all of Riches' books, it is replete with detail, never anachronistic, and never seems to try to hard to represent the times by using archaic terms. A compelling read from start to finish.

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Rozsa Gaston, author of "Paris Adieu," "Running from Love"

A balanced portrait of a level-headed royal

17. August 2018 - Veröffentlicht auf Amazon.com

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Mary - Tudor Princess offers a balanced portrait of a royal who married for love and ended up in a happy marriage with a less than perfect man. Riches paints Mary as level-headed with realistic expectations. A worthwhile read.

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