Jane Wier asked Philippa Gregory:

I love your cousins of war series. Does Middleton castle still exist?

Philippa Gregory It most certainly does! Its a very beautiful spot, not far from my home in Yorkshire. Here's a short video of me speaking there https://youtu.be/gS7mV_z71gU

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I enjoy you books, I have been fascinated with the Tudors from a very early age, from when I visited Littlecotte manor in Berkshire where there is a window pane with Henry and Jane's initials intertwined. Are you planning books covering the other wives of Henry?

Janine asked Philippa Gregory:

For some reason, your books draw more controversy than most other historical fiction books. I have never been sure why, since its clear that you do a tremendous amount of research. Any ideas why this is so?

S.S. Julian asked Philippa Gregory:

What is your research process like, and how do you check your work for historical accuracy? Can you describe an instance when you decided, for dramatic or plot purposes, it was better to overlook historical precedent?

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I love your cousins of war series. Does Middleton castle still exist?

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I enjoy you books, I have been fascinated with the Tudors from a very early age, from when I visited Littlecotte manor in Berkshire where there is a window pane with Henry and Jane's initials intertwined. Are you planning books covering the other wives of Henry?

For some reason, your books draw more controversy than most other historical fiction books. I have never been sure why, since its clear that you do a tremendous amount of research. Any ideas why this is so?

What is your research process like, and how do you check your work for historical accuracy? Can you describe an instance when you decided, for dramatic or plot purposes, it was better to overlook historical precedent?

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