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Friday, 13 February 2026

The Wives of Henry VIII by Jessica Carey-Bunning


Dear friends.  I am an avid reader of Tudor history. So much so, I wondered if there was still anything new to learn. 

I'm glad to say a new voice (to me) on the Tudor scene, Jessica Carey-Bunning, brings a fresh and welcome perspective to the six wives of Henry VIII.

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Saturday, 24 January 2026

Book Update with New Arrivals

 Is This Mutton on four new books and what she's currently reading.


Dear friends. Today I'm sharing what I'm reading, new arrivals on the Kindle, and what I'll be reviewing shortly.

I'll start first with four new arrivals.  I'm currently reading Eight by Paul Gascoigne and Life Plan by Amanda Prowse. 

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Monday, 2 June 2025

The Cardinal by Alison Weir

 Is This Mutton features The Cardinal by Alison Weir

Dear friends. What do we know of Cardinal Wolsey, right hand man to Henry VIII until he fell out of favour? 

Best selling historical novelist Alison Weir brings the Cardinal to life in her new book.  We learn about a man whose religious calling was somewhat reluctantly accepted;  a man who nurtured a secret love, and who lost everything dear to him. 

Today is my turn on the book blog tour for The Cardinal. 

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