The Review from the Duke of Northumberland I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it very 'readable', well researched and interesting. The personalities came to life in a realistic manner adding flesh and blood to the skeleton of a complex historical period. By mixing the real letters and documents of the day with John Talbot's vivid 'commentary', academic interest is softened and brightened, helping the reader to understand exactly what is going on. The book, of course, has particular significance to me as my ancestor, the IX Earl of Northumberland, like Raleigh, spent many years imprisoned in the Tower of London and might well have suffered the same fate. His academic interests, luxurious apartments and friendship with Raleigh and other inmates, made this period of his life bearable if not welcome, as you so clearly describe. Congratulations for writing a first class book, which deserves success. Duke of Northumberland
- ISBN10 1447873661
- ISBN13 9781447873662
- Publish Date 27 September 2011
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 December 2013
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format Paperback
- Pages 538
- Language English