Tudor Christmas Tidings

Make Merry at Court …with three Tudor Christmas stories!In Blythe Gifford’s Christmas at Court, Sir John Talbot and Lady Alice’s secret betrothal must wait until Henry Tudor claims the throne. Next in Secrets of the Queen’s Lady by Jenni Fletcher, the lady-in-waiting to Anne of Cleves is unexpectedly reunited with a handsome—younger—diplomat at the palace’s festivities! And in His Mistletoe Lady by Amanda McCabe, Catherine seeks help from a mysterious Spaniard to free her father in time for Christmas! “A romantic, well-researched treat of a novel” —All About Romance on Rumors at Court by Blythe Gifford “This book was another example of how books are truly magic” —The Blossom Twins on An Unconventional Countess by Jenni Fletcher “Amanda McCabe is a sterling storyteller” —Fresh Fiction on Secrets of a Wallflower by Amanda McCabe

Make merry at court...with three Tudor Christmas stories! In Blythe Gifford's Christmas At Court, Sir John Talbot and Lady Alice's secret betrothal must wait until Henry Tudor claims the throne. Next in Secrets Of The Queen's Lady by Jenni Fletcher, the lady-in-waiting to Anne of Cleves is unexpectedly reunited with a handsome - younger - diplomat at the palace's festivities! And in His Mistletoe Lady by Amanda McCabe, Catherine seeks help from a mysterious Spaniard to free her father in time for Christmas!

Tudor Christmas Tidings - Blythe Gifford, Jenni Fletcher & Amanda McCabe Make merry at court...with three Tudor Christmas stories! In Blythe Gifford's Christmas At Court, Sir John Talbot and Lady Alice's secret betrothal must wait until Henry Tudor claims the throne. Next in Secrets Of The Queen's Lady by Jenni Fletcher, the lady-in-waiting to Anne of Cleves is unexpectedly reunited with a handsome - younger - diplomat at the palace's festivities! And in His Mistletoe Lady by Amanda McCabe, Catherine seeks help from a mysterious Spaniard to free her father in time for Christmas! Rescued By The Viscount's Ring - Carol Arens An unexpected proposal...for the runaway heiress! After escaping to avoid an arranged marriage, American heiress Madeline Macooish stows away on board a ship bound for England. She's rescued by Rees Dalton and spends the night in his cabin. Knowing her reputation is compromised, she accepts Rees'offer of a temporary marriage. Drawn to his honest heart, Madeline begins to imagine wearing his ring forever. Until she learns her new husband has a secret identity!

Christmas in Tudor times was a period of feasting, revelry and merrymaking ‘to drive the cold winter away’. A carnival atmosphere presided at court, with a twelve-day-long festival of entertainments, pageants, theatre productions and ‘disguisings’, when even the king and queen dressed up in costume to fool their courtiers. Throughout the festive season, all ranks of subjects were freed for a short time from everyday cares to indulge in eating, drinking, dancing and game-playing. We might assume that our modern Christmas owes much to the Victorians. In fact, as Alison Weir and Siobhan Clarke reveal in this fascinating book, many of our favourite Christmas traditions date back much further. Carol-singing, present-giving, mulled wine and mince pies were all just as popular in Tudor times, and even Father Christmas and roast turkey dinners have their origins in this period. The festival was so beloved by English people that Christmas traditions survived remarkably unchanged in this age of tumultuous religious upheaval. Beautifully illustrated with original line drawings throughout, this enchanting compendium will fascinate anyone with an interest in Tudor life – and anyone who loves Christmas.

Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: TUDOR CHRISTMAS TIDINGS By Blythe Gifford, Jenni Fletcher and Amanda McCabe (Tudor) Make merry at court with three Tudor Christmas stories. A secret betrothal, a second chance, and a mysterious stranger—all in one festive volume! PROTECTED BY THE KNIGHT’S PROPOSAL By Meriel Fuller (Medieval) Lady Cecily has a daring plan to secure her family’s future. Discovered by honest, brooding warrior Lachlan, Cecily’s sure he’ll expose her, not offer the ultimate protection—marriage! THE ROMAN LADY’S ILLICIT AFFAIR By Greta Gilbert (Roman) Fleeing her violent husband, Vita runs away to the Roman Baths and meets handsome slave Ven. To escape with their lives, however, they’ll have to resist their burning chemistry! Look for Harlequin® Historical’s October 2020 Box Set 1 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

The holiday season finds three women living their own Cinderella stories in this collection of Christmas Regency romance novellas. In Sophia James’s Christmas with the Earl, usually composed Ariana burns up like a Christmas candle at the infamous Earl of Norwich’s touch! Next, in Virginia Heath’s Invitation to the Duke’s Ball, a festive country house party is a bore for lady’s companion Eliza, until she meets a dashing Duke. And in Catherine Tinley’s A Midnight Mistletoe Kiss, Nell’s life of drudgery is about to change after a Christmas kiss with the handsome gentleman Tom Beresford . . .

Enjoy a festive flirtation With three sensual, seasonal stories! In Unwrapped under the Mistletoe by Christine Merrill, Charles is hired to catch supposedly light-fingered poor relation Daphne, but steals a kiss under the mistletoe! In One Night with the Earl by Sophia James, widow Elizabeth seeks refuge for herself and her young twins. Brooding Lord Grey might just provide that Christmas miracle! And in A Most Scandalous Christmas by Marguerite Kaye will the dashing stranger who Lady Sylvia scandalously joked with about a Christmas liaison make good on his promise? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Cozy up this Christmas With three heartwarming stories! In A Father for Christmas by Carla Kelly, widow Lissy and her young son give refuge to a handsome stranger for Christmas… In A Kiss Under the Mistletoe by Carol Arens, with her reputation in tatters, Louisa lets out her manor house to captivating Hugh and his motherless little girl… And in The Earl''s Unexpected Gifts by Eva Shepherd, the Earl of Summerhill is shocked at becoming guardian to young twins—but could their governess be his best present yet? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.