RosemaryMorris.HistoricalNovelist

  I have written three novels set in the reign of Queen Anne Stuart, 1702 – 1714, during which the Duke of Marlborough won the War of Spanish Succession, and the Act of Union with Scotland was signed. I hope you will enjoy Part Two of my introduction to her.       The Future Queen Anne Stuart - Part Three   Princess Anne’s relationship with Sarah Jennings, the future Duchess of Marlborough would last into her middle age. Sarah, a year younger than Anne’s fifteen-year-old stepmother, was the daughter of a landed gentleman and the younger sister of Frances Jennings, a maid of honour, appointed to serve Anne’s mother. Twelve-year-old Sarah, who would play such a crucial role in the princess’s life, was appointed as one of her attendants. Years later Sara wrote: We had used to play together when she was a child and she even then expressed a particular fondness for me. It is not surprising that the motherless princess living in the shadow of her older, cl...

  What are you reading? I am reading Winter's Fire by Giles Kristian. The glorious new Viking adventure by the No 1 best selling author.

  Smashwords is having a #SALE from now until July 31st. Rosemary Morris’s #classic #historical #romance #novels are on SALE for 50% off the regular price. The novels are set in Edward II’s reign, Queen Anne Stuart’s reign 1702-1714 and the ever-popular Regency era and published by Books We Love, Ltd. https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/bwlmorris To read the first three chapters of my novels, please visit my website: www.rosemarymorris.co.uk  

  I have written three novels set in the reign of Queen Anne Stuart, 1702 – 1714, during which the Duke of Marlborough won the War of Spanish Succession, and the Act of Union with Scotland was signed. I hope you will enjoy Part Two of my introduction to her.     The Cinderella Princess  Part Two   Princess Anne’s mother died. Her father, James, Duke of York, had taken the unpopular decision to become a Roman Catholic. Her uncle, the childless King Charles II, knew politics demanded his heirs, Anne and her elder sister, Mary, be raised in the Protestant faith.   He appointed Lady Frances Villiers, a committed Anglican, as their governess and leased Richmond Palace to Frances and her husband. The princesses benefited from country air and were privileged to live by the Thames in the days when due to bad roads the river was of great importance. Anne’s indulgent father visited his daughters regularly, showered them with gifts and often stayed for s...