tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post382623935273029585..comments2024-03-15T03:54:16.131+00:00Comments on Pen and Paper: THREE SISTERS, THREE QUEENS.Felicity Grace Terryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-35001721670360041432017-03-05T16:55:57.865+00:002017-03-05T16:55:57.865+00:00I used to read and enjoy several of Philippa Grego...I used to read and enjoy several of Philippa Gregory's Tudor books and this one sounds good. I'll have to keep this in mind.The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-31101980301043995292017-03-03T23:01:49.963+00:002017-03-03T23:01:49.963+00:00While Philippa Gregory isn't my type of author...While Philippa Gregory isn't my type of author, I do have a fondness for King Henry VIII and the women he loved. I also like the letter format of writing, so may have to see if my library has a copy. Thanks for the recommendation!Alexia561https://www.blogger.com/profile/10797515620050469395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-14233788420988027112017-03-01T13:42:31.857+00:002017-03-01T13:42:31.857+00:00I don't mind the letter format depending on ho...I don't mind the letter format depending on how it comes across, I have a few by this author on my TBR but haven't read them yet. Historical fiction is never my first choice but I have to admit the few I have read I have enjoyed.<br /><br />Lainy http://www.alwaysreading.netSo many books, so little timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564778178609301461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-35939083125452449232017-03-01T06:53:38.166+00:002017-03-01T06:53:38.166+00:00I always like when we have letters and all so I co...I always like when we have letters and all so I confess that it makes me curiousMellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-52489441800081929212017-02-28T21:47:38.614+00:002017-02-28T21:47:38.614+00:00Sometimes I really like the letter format so I thi...Sometimes I really like the letter format so I think this is a go for me. I still need to read a book by this author and I do think I'll add it to my must read list. Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-22736839066190177662017-02-28T16:35:54.071+00:002017-02-28T16:35:54.071+00:00I don't think I have read this author, but do ...I don't think I have read this author, but do enjoy a good romp during the Tudor era. Great review, and thanks for the quotes.Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-10500452057013092022017-02-28T15:57:42.966+00:002017-02-28T15:57:42.966+00:00It sounds like a good historical fiction. I can...It sounds like a good historical fiction. I can't say I'm a fan of the letter format, either, but I'm glad it didn't deter you from reading the book. Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-76427483787122556242017-02-28T10:36:42.144+00:002017-02-28T10:36:42.144+00:00This entire series looks interesting. I find the h...This entire series looks interesting. I find the history of this period fascinating. I also tend to like letters incorporated into fictional stories.<br /><br />I would read the books in order. I am stickler for that :)Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-21913353961921502492017-02-28T04:58:58.021+00:002017-02-28T04:58:58.021+00:00Tracy,
I love historical fiction. And I would
defi...Tracy,<br />I love historical fiction. And I would<br />definitely apprecriate the points of<br />view of the three queens and their bond.<br />As well as that I have always appreciated<br />Katherine of Aragon. And I have added the<br />book to my list.<br />Raven Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-9732582597960571982017-02-28T01:08:35.895+00:002017-02-28T01:08:35.895+00:00The books I read that were part of this series wer...The books I read that were part of this series were the ones I liked the best by Gregory, so I am excited that this one is part of it. :) I enjoyed your review and look forward to checking it out. Thanks for sharing. <br />Stephanie@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-66666588023004926482017-02-27T23:07:01.022+00:002017-02-27T23:07:01.022+00:00I've never read a Philippa Gregory novel, but ...I've never read a Philippa Gregory novel, but I do like historical fiction so I should try to pick up some of her books and have a go as I reckon I'd quite like them, and your reviews on them are encouraging too! I do find the Tudor period very interesting and scandalous, so I should try to keep my eyes peeled for these. Great review! - TashaNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335219443113802041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-39780882713769542052017-02-27T22:13:48.337+00:002017-02-27T22:13:48.337+00:00Tracy,
I'm glad you found this compelling, eve...Tracy,<br />I'm glad you found this compelling, even though the italics were somewhat troublesome for you. Wonderful review, as usual!<br />Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-42376341982088408822017-02-27T19:49:24.124+00:002017-02-27T19:49:24.124+00:00Hi Tracy,
I haven't read any of Philippa'...Hi Tracy,<br /><br />I haven't read any of Philippa's tudor series, as to be perfectly honest, they have never really appealed to me.<br /><br />However, as this story has the three main protagonists, with all the inherent emotions, loyalties and jealousies of sisters and rivals, it sounds much more interesting and readable - quite a complex and intricate plot for sure.<br /><br />I haven't read many stories written in letter or diary form, however I could quite see myself giving it a try with this book.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing and Happy Reading for the rest of the week :)<br /><br />YvonneYvonne @ Fiction Books Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821114534056290177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-81093217291192264262017-02-27T16:56:54.690+00:002017-02-27T16:56:54.690+00:00Good grief, it's contagious! (The irony of us ...Good grief, it's contagious! (The irony of us both have letter-ish books today...😁) Glad you enjoyed it though in spite of it all!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067420839553243250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-64488988168298816362017-02-27T16:35:56.281+00:002017-02-27T16:35:56.281+00:00Having just read The Red Queen, I know I would enj...Having just read The Red Queen, I know I would enjoy this one. Someday I'd like to read all her Tudor books.<br /><br /> Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859017153454691633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-20397907338947567152017-02-27T14:58:15.187+00:002017-02-27T14:58:15.187+00:00I do enjoy a good historical fiction, and this sou...I do enjoy a good historical fiction, and this sounds like a very good one. I’ve not read anything by Philippa Gregory in ages so it must be time I did. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.com