Reinventing... Anna of Cleves with Heather R Darsie

Today we talk to historian Heather R Darsie about Anna von der Mark; or as she’s usually called - Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII’s fourth wife,

the one who was dumped because she was so unattractive.

Well, forget everything you thought you knew about her. 

You’re about to go on a crash course on everything to do with Anna of Cleves.

Fasten your proverbial seatbelts, there will be a LOT of myth-busting!

Please welcome Heather R. Darsie, author of two books books on the subject of

The House of Cleves:

https://www.amberley-books.com/anna-duchess-of-cleves-9781398103269.html

https://www.amberley-books.com/children-of-the-house-of-cleves.html

https://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/d/community-heather-r-darsie/katherine-of-aragon-spanish-princess.html

Pre-order Heather's new book Stuart Spouses:

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Stuart-Spouses-A-Compendium-of-Consorts-from-James-I-of-Scotland-to-Queen-Anne-of-Great-Britain-Hardback/p/51167/aid/1238

Heather's Website:

https://maidensandmanuscripts.com/

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https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355 .

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