Q is for ?

Queen Phillipa of Hainault.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Philippa

Philippa of Hainault (24 June 1314 – 15 August 1369) was the Queen consort of King Edward III of England from her marriage on 24 January 1328 until her death at the age of 55, which was the result of an illness closely related to dropsy.

She acted as regent on several occasions when her husband was away from his kingdom, and she often accompanied him on his expeditions to Scotland, France, and her native Flanders. Philippa won much popularity with the English people for her kindness and compassion which was demonstrated in 1347 when she successfully persuaded King Edward to spare the lives of the Burghers of Calais. It was this popularity that helped maintain peace in England throughout Edward's long reign.

The eldest of her 14 children was Edward, the Black Prince, who was a renowned military leader.

The Queen's College, Oxford was founded in her honour.

WWW Wednesdays

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To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

* What are you currently reading?
* What did you recently finish reading?
* What do you think you’ll read next?

1.I'm currently reading (or should that be rereading?) Kathrine by Anya Seton and The White Queen by Phillipa Gregory,{I won a copy of The Red Queen in a draw so doing reread!}


















2.I just finished The Lady Of Hay by Barbara Earskine





















3.Reading next? not sure I'll read The Red Queen when it arrives !

Musing Mondays

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This week’s musing asks…

What books are you wishing for MOST right now?

I'm currently waiting and wishing for the 3rd and final book of M.K Hume's King Arthur trilogy.



















I'm wishing for Medieval Intrigue:Royal Murder and Reignal Legitmacy by Ian Mortimer.

WWW Wednesday

Hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading
To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

* What are you currently reading?
* What did you recently finish reading?
* What do you think you’ll read next?

What am i reading? ,nothing at the moment!Taking a bit of a break.
What did i finish reading? My library books .http://marshalslion.blogspot.com/2010/08/www-wednesdays.html
What do i think I'll read next ? I don't really know ,i have some on my immediate to get list.

Teaser Tuesdays

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

The Last Days Of New Gate by Andrew Pepper.
From page3:

A metallic glint preceeded the thrust of a knife blade,as a voice ,a female voice,shouted his name.
"Pyke".
It may have saved his life.

WWW Wednesdays

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To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

* What are you currently reading?
* What did you recently finish reading?
* What do you think you’ll read next?

I'm currently reading some library books , The Girl Of His Dreams by Donna Leon, and Kill-Devil and Water by Andrew Pepper.
I recnetly finished Leonardo's Swans by Karen Essex.
What will i read next? I have just started reading King Arthur's Bones:Medieval Murders.
{This book has 5 authors!}

The Alphabet in Historical Fiction

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Last week i posted a Teaser Tuesday for this book,I thought I'd offer a little more info on Sir Robert Peel.
"Peel, whilst Home Secretary, helped create the modern concept of the police force, leading to officers being known as "bobbies" (in England) and "Peelers" (in Ireland) to this day". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Peel
"Early in his political career Peel was appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland and , under an administration which refused calls for Catholic emancipation,introduced the Irish constabulary to maintain civil order." from "Bloomers,Biros & Wellington Boots" by Andrew Scholl.

Teaser Tuesday

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

from King Arthur's Bones :Medieval Murders.
My teaser :"I knew it must be the place!" he said.
"You have made a discovery?"
"About six or seven feet down,we have found ...well they have found....come and see."
pages4 and 5.

Musing Mondays

This week’s musing asks…

What book tops your TBR (to be read) pile right now? Is it something you own, or something you have to borrow, or something you’ll be purchasing? Why do you want to read it so badly?

My TBR had been topped by To Defy A King EC , which i had to wait for the bookstore to reopen to get! I'll probably reread this a few times, i generally race through when i first get a book i've waited ages for.
Next on TBR is the third and last M.K Hume King Arthur, although if it doesn't appear i won't mind .The end of Warrior of the West would serve as a very good ending of the tale!