Thanks to the graciousness of author Brandy Purdy (or as she is known in the UK, Emily Purdy), Passages to the Past has one signed copy of The Tudor Throne (US edition) and one signed copy of Mary & Elizabeth (UK edition) available to give away! The only difference between the two editions are the title and cover art.
ABOUT THE TUDOR THRONE (US EDITION)
SYNOPSIS
Bound by blood, torn by devotion...
In the wake of King Henry VIII's death, England's throne is left in a precarious state-as is the peculiar relationship between his two daughters. Mary, the elder, once treasured, had been declared a bastard in favor of her flame-haired half-sister, Elizabeth, born of the doomed Anne Boleyn. Yet the bond between the sisters was palpable from the start. Now reinstated, Mary eventually assumes her place as queen. But as Mary's religious zeal evolves into a reign of terror, young Elizabeth gains the people's favor. Gripped by a tormenting paranoia, Mary is soon convinced that her beloved Elizabeth is in fact her worst enemy. And the virginal Elizabeth, whose true love is her country, must defy her tyrannical sister to make way for a new era...
A brilliant portrait of the rule of "Bloody Mary" and her intricate relationship with Elizabeth I, the adored "Virgin Queen," here is a riveting tale of one family's sordid and extraordinary chapter in the pages of history.
ABOUT MARY & ELIZABETH (UK EDITION)
SYNOPSIS
Two Sisters, United by Blood, divided by the Crown.
They shared childhood memories and one grand ambition.
Mary was England's precious jewel, the surviving child of the tumultuous relationship between Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. However, when Henry fell passionately in love with the dark-eyed Anne Boleyn, he cast his wife and daughter aside.
Henry and Anne's union divides the country, and with the birth of Elizabeth, Mary becomes a pariah, stripped of all royal privileges. Yet, there is something enchanting about Elizabeth, and Mary soon grows to love her like a sister.
But every rose has its thorn, and following Anne Boleyn's execution, a rift begins to grow between the sisters. Mary assumes her place as queen, her reign of terror turning the people's love to hate. Elizabeth, whose true love is her country, must defy her tyrannical sister to make way for a new era...
Mary and Elizabeth is a rip-roaring story of a love, power, and rivalry that will delight fans of The Tudors.
For more information, please visit Brandy Purdy's WEBSITE.
For more information, please visit Brandy Purdy's WEBSITE.
GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
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- Giveaway ends on September 16th.GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

I loved this book. I had never read a book that explored the sisters' relationship.
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The Tudor Reign is my favorite period in history-- i love to read about the strong ladies who became Queens
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I've read several novels set in the Tudor era, but not one that explores the relationship between these two sisters. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I adore anything to do with the Tudor. .. Would be delighted to read this book.
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I would love to read about Brandy Purdys version of Elizabeth and Mary.I have great sympathy for them both.
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This sounds so good, and I just love signed editions!!!! Either way I will be reading this book but it would be awesome to have a signed copy. I have always thought that the relationship between Mary and Elizabeth was so sad as they could really have used each others support but ended up being pitted against each other as rivals in so many ways. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Two of my favorite women in the time of the Tudors. Such different women but of them were very strong. I love the synopsis and would love to win and read it! Thanks you the giveaway.
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