{
  "id": 123129,
  "title": "Tracy Borman Recommends Books To Make You Fall In Love With the Tudors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/tracy-borman-recommends-books-to-make-you-fall-in-love-with-the-tudors",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T09:06:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Literary Hub",
    "slug": "literary-hub",
    "url": "https://lithub.com/tracy-borman-recommends-books-to-make-you-fall-in-love-with-the-tudors/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tracy Borman, a self-proclaimed Tudor enthusiast, has recommended several books to help readers fall in love with the Tudor era. Growing up, Borman was captivated by the famous dynasty that dominated England for 118 years, leaving an indelible mark on history. Her love for this period was further fueled by various books, both fiction and non-fiction, that she has read over the years.\n\nOne of Borman's top picks is \"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare.\" During a family trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, she stumbled upon this large book in a gift shop, purchasing it for herself at the age of sixteen. This book holds a special place on her shelves, a testament to her early fascination with the Tudors.\n\nC.J. Sansom's \"Dissolution\" is another recommended read. The first installment in the Shardlake historical detective series plunges readers into the tumultuous 1530s England, where Henry VIII's Reformation is in full swing. The protagonist, Matthew Shardlake, a hunchbacked lawyer, braves danger to solve a brutal murder at a remote monastery. Sansom's meticulous research and compelling characterization make this book a must-read for fans of Tudor fiction.\n\nHilary Mantel's \"Bring up the Bodies,\" the second book in the Booker Prize-winning Wolf Hall trilogy, is another highly recommended title. This gripping novel follows the downfall of Anne Boleyn through the eyes of her nemesis, Thomas Cromwell. Mantel's ability to tell a well-known story with tension and immediacy is truly remarkable, drawing readers into the ill-fated queen's world despite knowing how it ends.",
  "summary": "It’s been a joy imagining the world of Anne Boleyn and her family for my new novel, The House of Boleyn. I loved immersing myself in their beautiful home, Hever Castle—the place where they retreated to plot their next move, celebrate",
  "key_points": [
    "Tracy Borman, Tudor enthusiast, recommends books to captivate readers",
    "\"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare\" sparked her early fascination",
    "Hilary Mantel's \"Bring up the Bodies\" excels in tension and immediacy"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}