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Below is the complete selection of titles by Beverley Adams. her books are published by Pen & Sword History.
Released September 2021
Edith Rigby was born in Preston, Lancashire in 1872. She was a leading campaigner for better rights for working women. She joined the fight for 'Votes for Women' becoming Preston's most prominent suffragette. Edith was fearless and courageous and stopped at nothing in order to fight for her beliefs. She led an unconventional life but one that inspires women today.
Released March 2023
Ada, Countess of Lovelace, was born Augusta Ada Byron in 1815, her mother was Annabella Millbanke, a wealthy heiress and her father was the poet Lord Byron. Determined her daughter would not follow in her father's immoral footsteps, Annabella ensured her daughter received an education that could rival any young man of the day. She was taught mathematics, science and geometry which all led to Ada becoming a leading figure in the mathematical world of 19th century London. Her work with the renowned Charles Babbage led to Ada becoming the first person to understand what computing machines were really capable of, creating the worlds first computer algorithm. Her father's influence was never to far away and Ada's life was one of logic and scandal.
Released August 2023
Released in 2023, my book about Margaret Douglas uncovers the extraordinary life of Henry VIII's favourite niece. She was, at one time, just a step away from the throne but she was wreck less and found herself in the Tower of London on more than one occasion. As the mother of Lord Darnley she dreamed of seeing a united throne of England and Scotland, an achievement that came when her grandson James VI of Scotland became James I of England. Margaret's life was one of danger & intrigue but also one of love and passion.
Due for Publication in 2024
My fourth book looks at the life of Lady Jane Grey, the infamous 'nine-day queen'. It looks as Jane the person and the events that led to her taking the crown of England and the tragic events that led to her execution. Was Jane as innocent as we think? Or, did she covet the crown she vehemently denied she ever wanted? I hope to uncover Jane, the young girl behind one of England's most tragic stories.
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Due for Publication in 2024
Elizabeth of York was the eldest daughter of Edward IV and wife to Henry Tudor, conqueror at the Battle of Bosworth. Her childhood was one of luxury and terror, she caught up in her father's battle to keep hold of his throne but as the eldest child of the king she was lauded for her beauty and kindness. it was through her marriage to Henry VII that the Tudor dynasty was born.
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Due for publication in 2024