A world of love affairs, tragedy, marriage and death; join author, Jan-Marie Knights in conversation about her latest book, The Tudor Socialite.

The Tudor period continues to enchant and mesmerise the world. Running the gamut of society occasions – from solemn marriages to sombre funerals, and decadent feasts to lavish large-scale gatherings – Jan-Marie Knights acts as a wallflower as she uncovers what life was like in the Tudor court.

Documenting the social calendar of Tudor high society in a series of bite-sized chunks, you'll be immersed in the glamour, affluence and human drama of a gilded world and realm of flamboyant dress, opulent jewellery and burning passions.

This in conversation event will be followed by an audience Q&A.

About the speaker

Jan-Marie Knights is an ex-editor and journalist who has worked on many newspapers and magazines and is a keen researcher of local and Tudor history.

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