Back to my friend home north of Houston. Love Galveston. Saw the Bishop’s Mansion which was wonderful. Also took a wonderful tour of the city–hop off and on–Our driver was Sue, a lovely lady just a tad over 70 who is fourth generation on the island and so full of information and stories it makes your head spin. Had lunch at Olympia again on the water—fantastic Greek food and wonderful lentil soup. It sprinkled a little and was gloomy but no real rain to spoil our fun. Home by 8 and today we’re hanging near home but will be out and about before too long.
FRIDAY’S BOOK IS: The Tudors by G.J. Meyer http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7054185-the-tudors This is described as “The complete story of England’s most notorious dynasty” and they aren’t kidding, not only does he do the main and supporting players in one of the most dramatic stories England has to offer but he goes into depth on the church and the people’s beliefs and multiple other topics which explain all the influences on Henry VIII and his three children. I’m a Tudor addict and this is a really great book. For more about author see http://www.shelfari.com/authors/a742292/G-J-Meyer/
If you think you might like to try the Tudors in other books:
Tudors: History of a Dynasty by David Loades
I, Elizabeth by Rosalind Miles
The Six Wives of Henry VIII by Alison Weir
or fiction
A Rose for Lancaster by Christine Elaine Black
To Die For: A Novel of Anne Boleyn (Ladies in Waiting, #1) by Sandra Byrd
The Queen’s Fool (The Tudor Court, #4) by Philippa Gregory
Movies
Anne of the Thousand Days – 1969
Genevieve Bujold stars as Anne Boleyn in the story of her marriage to Henry VIII
Elizabeth – 1998
Cate Blanchett stars as Elizabeth, Joseph Fiennes as Robert Dudley, Geoffrey Rush as Sir Francis Walsingham. [more on this movie]
Elizabeth: The Golden Age – 2007
Cate Blanchett reprises her roles as Elizabeth I. Clive Owen stars as Sir Walter Raleigh.
TV SHOWS
Reign (TV series) – 2013
Adelaide Kane stars as a young Mary Queen of Scots, set during her time in France
Six Wives of Henry VIII, The (TV series) – 1971
Keith Michell stars as Henry VIII in this excellent 6-part BBC series. Was shown on PBS in USA.
Tudors, The – (2007 – 2009?)
Showtime series on Henry VIII, wives and family
Finally can’t forget it’s mother’s day
HAPPY DAYS TO MY MUM AND ALL THOSE OTHER MUMS OUT THERE