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Liz Orwin

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As a young girl I loved the comfort of being immersed in a good book. I wanted very much to write and though I began to do so, life often 'got in the way'. Only after a life-changing move did I put pen to paper and note down the scenes running through my head as I went about my day.

One of my deepest interests lies in the later Fifteenth Century, especially King Richard iii and anything connected with The House of York.
I am also fascinated with the Dark Ages and the early Saxon Kingdoms of England.

I especially enjoy musing about the impossible becoming the possible, where incredible events happen to ordinary people. History often encompasses both these aspects.
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Liz Orwin I find the best thing to do with writer's block is to take a break and do something else. Housework often works, gardening or ironing especially, allo…moreI find the best thing to do with writer's block is to take a break and do something else. Housework often works, gardening or ironing especially, allowing me to muse away while not having to worry too much about what my hands are doing. I frequently come up with solutions when faced with a large pile of laundry, then have to leave it and rush off to my computer. Funny that.(less)
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The Maid's Tale: Anne

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The Maid's Tale: Johanne

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The King's Niece (Changes o...

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In The White Room (The Pain...

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Edge of the Circle

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The Door in the Corner (Cha...

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A Dangerous Gift (Changes o...

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Fifteenth Century Surprises

Occasionally, life catches you out, presenting you with something you should know all about, but for a myriad of reasons, do not.  Recently, this happened to me.  Having finally read a fascinating book published some years ago but recently updated by the renowned historian John Ashdown-Hill, I was interested to discover more of Eleanor Talbot (Edward’s IV’s secret wife – the first and arguably mos

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