Episode 342 - The House of Boleyn with Professor Tracy Borman
About this episode
Natalie Grueninger interviews Professor Tracy Borman about her novel 'The House of Boleyn' and the history of the Boleyn family.
Host Natalie Grueninger talks with historian and novelist Professor Tracy Borman about her new novel, 'The House of Boleyn', the rise and fall of the Boleyn family, and Hever Castle as the book’s intimate setting. They explore lesser-known figures like Margaret Butler and Jane Boleyn, plus the servants and daily life that shaped the family. The conversation also covers Borman’s research process, historical details that informed the novel and publication and tour dates (UK release 23 April; US release 4 September). Learn more about Dr Tracy Borman https://www.tracyborman.co.uk/ Find out more about your host: https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon!
People in this episode
Host: Natalie Grueninger
Guest: Professor Tracy Borman
Topics covered
- Boleyn family
- historical fiction
- Hever Castle
- research process
- daily life
- lesser-known figures
Keywords
- Boleyn family
- historical fiction
- Hever Castle
- Tracy Borman
- Margaret Butler
- Jane Boleyn
- research process
- daily life
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The House of Boleyn
Places: Hever Castle
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