photograph: Nelly1974
If only they taught history like this when I was at school I would have shown an interest much sooner …
A few months ago I showed a video of Beefeater Bill Callaghan showing a group of tourists around the Tower Of London. In fact he’s become so famous for his tours he is now a renowned - and very funny - after dinner speaker.
Did you notice the mention of William Wallace.?
According to Braveheart he had an affair with Isabella of France … history tells us she was 9 years old when Mad Blue Mel met his end …
Here is the real truth about Isabella - I think it’s a lot more interesting …
She was taught to obey. Now she has learned to rebel.
12 year old Isabella, a French princess marries the King of England – only to discover he has a terrible secret. Ten long years later she is in utter despair – does she submit to a lifetime of solitude and a spiritual death – or seize her destiny and take the throne of England for herself?
This is the story of Isabella, the only woman ever to invade England – and win.
“This is phenomenal historical fiction that is highly recommended. Once you read Colin Falconer, you’ll want to read everything he has ever written as well as what he will craft in the future!”
– Crystal Book Reviews
Yes, I read your novel. My goodness, that was an intriguing ending!
Thanks Sue. The ending was not necessarily fanciful. There is a lot of evidence to support it, including the actions of Mortimer and Isabella - and Edward III - in subsequent years, that seems to indicate that it was true.