Book description
Every Tudor Queen had ladies-in-waiting. They were her confidantes and her chaperones. Only the Queen's ladies had the right to enter her most private chambers, spending hours helping her to get dressed and undressed, caring for her clothes and jewels, listening to her secrets. But they also held a unique…
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Ladies in waiting are always in the background of any Tudor film or TV series but, with a few notable exceptions, we rarely learn about their lives and interests. In this book, Nicola Clark explores what women did at the royal court, what expectations were placed on them, how much agency they had, and what dangers they faced. It is a gripping read that sheds light on an aspect of Tudor history that has been overlooked.
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