“We spent the first night of our honeymoon in a country hotel, with Tudor architecture oak beams, and floors which sloped, of the Queen-Elizabeth-Slept-Here variety. There were old tennis-courts - the Tudor kind where Henry VIII was said to have played; and gardens filled with winter heather, jasmine and yellow chrysanthemums. [...] So that first night together was spent in the ancient bedroom with the tiny leaded paned windows, through which shafts of moonlight touched the room with a dreamlike radiance [...]”
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Jean Plaidy
Jean Plaidy, born Eileen Elizabeth Hastings, was an English historical novelist renowned for her deep understanding of British history and her vivid portrayal of characters. Her works spanned various historical periods from the Roman era to the Middle Ages, often featuring fictional historical figures against a backdrop of rich historical detail and well-crafted characters. more
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