Six weeks ago, on this blog, I shared news of the publication, the previous day, of the most recent historical novel from TONY RICHES, Bess: Tudor Gentlewoman. And, today, I am delighted to be throwing the spotlight on Bess once again, as it goes on tour with The Coffee Pot Book Club.
Bess: Tudor Gentlewoman is the story of Bess Throckmorton, who became the trusted confidante of Queen Elizabeth I. It is the sixth book in Tony’s Elizabethan Series.
Go to my May post if you would like to read an excerpt from the book: https://carolynhughesauthor.com/2025/05/03/tony-riches-bess-tudor-gentlewoman/
What is the book about?
Bess Throckmorton defies her notorious background and lack of education to become Queen Elizabeth’s Gentlewoman and trusted confidante.
Forced to choose between loyalty and love, duty and desire, will she risk her queen’s anger by marrying adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh without permission?
Entangled in a web of intrigue, from the glittering Palace of Whitehall to the cells of the Tower of London, Bess endures tragedy and injustice, becoming a resilient, determined woman, who takes nothing for granted.
Can she outwit her enemies, protect her family, and claim her destiny in a world where women are pawns and survival is a game of deadly consequences?
This is the true story of the last of the Elizabethans, which ends the story of the Tudor dynasty – and introduces their successors, the Stuarts.
Book details
Bess – Tudor Gentlewoman was published by Preseli Press on 2nd May 2025. It is available as an eBook and in paperback, and can be read in Kindle Unlimited.
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About the author
Tony Riches
Tony Riches is a full-time UK author of Tudor historical fiction. He lives with his wife in Pembrokeshire, West Wales and is a specialist in the lives of the early Tudors.
As well as his Elizabethan series, Tony’s historical fiction novels include the best-selling Tudor trilogy and his Brandon trilogy (about Charles Brandon and his wives).
For more information about all of Tony’s books, please visit his website tonyriches.com and his blog The Writing Desk.
You can also follow him on social media.
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Thank you so much for hosting Tony Riches today, with his fabulous new novel, Bess – Tudor Gentlewoman.
Take care,
Cathie xx
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You’re very welcome. I’m always delighted to share news of Tony’s books! xx