aka The John Dee Chronicles
J.A. Downes 
RENAISSANCE WEEKLY: Lady Mary, you’ve been absent from court for some months now. How are you finding country life? MARY: [laughs, but there’s bitterness beneath the sound] Peaceful. Wonderfully, tediously peaceful. [gestures around the modest room] No whispered conspiracies, no coded messages, no need to calculate which smile might advance one’s position. Just sheep, tenant … Read more
Due to popular demand, I have now greatly expanded the number and variety of Tudor word search puzzles. There are now over seventy unique word lists to be found, (that’s right, > 70 !!) and of course the word placement in the grid is random, so these should keep you busy on wet afternoons. The words … Read more
We speak with the powerful Welsh lord who has served four Tudor monarchs with distinction. RENAISSANCE WEEKLY: My Lord Earl, you’ve had an extraordinary career spanning the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary, and now Elizabeth. How have you managed to maintain your position through such turbulent times? WH: [straightens in his chair, hand … Read more
Beautiful summer day Roche abbey is a lovely little ruin in a shallow valley near Rotherham, in South Yorkshire. It is managed by English Heritage. The ruins No surprise for Tudor history-lovers, the abbey is a ruin. There are impressive north and south transept walls and an interesting ground plan of foundations can be seen. A … Read more
When you think of Henry VIII, you probably picture a rotund monarch with a bad temper and a rather unfortunate track record with wives. But there’s so much more to this Tudor king than meets the eye! Let’s dive into some fascinating facts about one of England’s most infamous rulers. 1. He Was Never Supposed … Read more
The Tudors weren’t exactly known for restraint. They executed wives, burned heretics, and grabbed power with both hands. But sometimes, just sometimes, they did things that left their contemporaries stunned. Here are ten decisions that broke the mould of what everyone expected from Tudor monarchs. 1. Henry VII Gives His Would-Be Usurper a Job in … Read more
We sit down with the brilliant physician-mathematician from Padua whose Ars Magna has revolutionized algebra. RENAISSANCE WEEKLY: Dottore Cardano, you’ve achieved fame across Europe for both medicine and mathematics. How do you balance these seemingly different pursuits? Ah, but they are not so different, my friend! Both require careful observation, logical reasoning, and the ability … Read more
This brand new novella follows on from Divination: A Conspiracy of Blood. The ebook is available for FREE after a simple email signup on my website. Here’s the signup page This ebook can also be purchased from Amazon, Apple Books and most other ebook retailers. I am creating a paperback version for people who like to hold the physical … Read more
Fun, Educational, and 100% Tudor! Dare you accept the challenge? Try our latest FREE Tudor-themed quiz game. Send a link to your friends and challenge them to beat your score. Go to the game
Become a Tudor Detective: New Game Added to BookCompanion App! Put your Tudor mystery skills to the test with our latest interactive adventure. Exciting news for BookCompanion app users! I’ve just added the Tudor Detective game to your favorite reading companion app—a fun and educational way to step into Dr. John Dee’s shoes and solve … Read more