![]() What richness! Jeffrey being placed in the queen’s household by her greatest rival for King Charles’ affections, then Jeffrey’s loyalties shifting as he came to love the queen, following her through her turbulent years of civil war and exile. There is even a statue portraying him popping out of a coffin pie at a banquet, dressed in a miniature suit of armor. Jeffrey’s presentation to his future royal mistress, French Catholic Queen, Henrietta Maria, was even orchestrated by Buckingham. ![]() As I delved into research about Jeffrey Hudson, the subject of The Queen’s Dwarf, I practically did a happy dance when I discovered that Jeffrey’s father was the keeper of the Duke of Buckingham’s bull-baiting dogs. – Andrea A villainous courtship: George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham and Lady Katherine Manners.Įvery worthy hero needs an adversary to test his mettle. Chase, which is sure to interest you all, especially those who have a particular fondness for the Early Stuarts of the 17th-century. Today, we have a wonderful guest post from Ms. ![]() I am very pleased to welcome acclaimed historical fiction author Ella March Chase to The S eventeenth Century Lady! Ella has written several books, and her latest book, The Queen’s Dwarf, is now out in paperback. ![]()
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