I (Tom)
finished reading the book "The Other Tudors: Henry VIII's Mistresses and Bastards," by Philippa Jones. By piecing together the historical record through transcripts and letters, land grants, bestowed titles and other gifts, the author documents what happened to the illegitimate children of Henry VIII. It reads a bit like a text book and assumes that the reader is well versed in English history (which I am not), but it's still a very good read.
Of particular interest is how well the 3 royals got on with their 5 half siblings even to the point of paying their debts, attending their weddings, standing in as godparents to their children, bailing them out of trouble, and turning a blind eye when their religious pursuits strayed from the official religion.
If you enjoy Tudor history, this is a fascinating book that covers something not found in other history books.
Recommended!
(NOTE: I call Tom a "quiet historian" on the Tudor period. He has read so much about the period and the people that he can cite anything from memory. We also got to investigate many of the Tudor castles and places in England and Scotland, so he's also got the "on-site" knowledge. If you have questions about Medieval England's Tudor period, he's the guy who can answer them- Rob)
