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Sarah Gristwood is a bestselling historian, biographer, and broadcaster whose work brings history vividly to life

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Celebrating Women for Prevent Breast Cancer
My new book, an anthology of insights from women shows how often women have met life's challenges with strength and joy. Read My Substack article by clicking through!
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Blog, Books
Celebrating Women: Out Now
New book, out now with proceeds donated to Prevent Breast Cancer
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Blog
4 part series
The Other Special Relationship 4: A very special relationship
From William and Kate's polished diplomacy to Harry and Meghan's explosive Oprah interview and life in California, the royals' relationship with America now reflects a deeper divide within the monarchy.
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Blog
4 part series
The Other Special Relationship 3: Land of the free(d) 
From Diana’s stardom and Fergie’s reinvention to scandals that shook the crown, America became both a refuge and a reckoning ground for the royals—offering freedom, fame, and fallout in equal measure.
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Blog
4 part series
The Other Special Relationship 2: Elizabeth in America  
From her debut U.S. visit as a young princess to dining with 13 presidents, Queen Elizabeth II’s relationship with America mixed diplomacy, fascination, and a personal touch.
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Blog
4 part series
The Other Special Relationship 1: Home of Opportunity
From Edward VIII’s American love affair to George VI’s wartime charm offensive, the royals battled for hearts and influence across the Atlantic.
Books

The Tudors

Sarah is one of the most revered writers and biographers of  women from the Tudor age. This collection of books lift the page on the women who helped shape this endlessly fascinating period of history…

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The Tudors in Love
Oneworld Publications
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Game of Queens: The Women Who Made Sixteenth-Century Europe
Oneworld
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Blood Sisters: The Women Behind the Wars of the Roses
HarperCollins
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Arbella: England’s Lost Queen
Bantam
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Elizabeth & Leicester
Bantam
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Women's voices

Sarah Gristwood is the author of numerous biographies and stories about women from past to present. Books which amplify and provide insight on women’s vital role in culture and history. Discover them here…

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Celebrating Women
Batsford
Secret Voices
Secret Voices
Batsford
Vita & Virginia
Vita & Virginia: A Double Life
National Trust Books
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Elizabeth: Queen and Crown
Pavilion

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