Comments on: Witches, Wenches and Weakness

By: June Johns

June Johns — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:11:02 +0000

I’m currently reading the book and find it fascinating reading. If you’re a fan of Elizabeth I, I definitely recommend it!

By: lisaannejane

lisaannejane — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:34:07 +0000

If Sir Francis Knolly’s had a room next to a group of young guys, did he think they would be in there reading and talking quietly? Maybe he needed to remember what he was like back then LOL!

By: Marie Burton

Marie Burton — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:02:09 +0000

(I hear you on the coming up for air aspect!)
I am reading Borman’s book next, and I am looking forward to learning about all these other ladies and courtiers surrounding Elizabeth.
You wrote a well-informed post here and I thank you for your diligence. Well done!

By: Claire

Claire — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:10:26 +0000

Thanks, Miranda and Rochie, for the comments, I’m glad you enjoyed the article. Ruth Richardson’s book does sound interesting and I will definitely look into it when I come up for air from all the books that are piled up around me!

By: rochie

rochie — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:49:41 +0000

Wonderful to see that Ms Borman and Radio 4 have finally given Mistress Blanche the credit she deserves in this final instalment of Elizabeth’s Women. The lack of sound biographical information in the past on this wonderful and fascinating figure of Elizabethan England has only just recently been remedied with the excellent work of Ruth E. Richardson. In addition to Ms Borman’s work, the 2007 biography by Richardson’s – ‘Mistress Blanche, Queen Elizabeth I’s Confidante’ – is well worth a look for anyone wanting to get beneath the surface of daily life at Elizabeth’s glittering Court.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:43:15 +0000

Fantastic site! Great blog too. I’l be checking back often!