King Henry VIII gave Hever Castle along with other castles to Anne of Cleves after their marriage annulment. Hever Castle was smaller and more manageable than Richmond castle and was a favorite home of Anne of Cleves, “beloved Sister of the King.” All these stories are included in my upcoming novel, “The Personal Diary ofContinue reading “Hever Castle”
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From the Personal Diary of Anne of CLeves, 4th wife of King Henry VIII, July 1540
Letters of Anne of Cleves Letter of Anne of Cleves to her husband, King Henry VIII 11 July 1540 Background The following letter was Anne of Cleves’s very diplomatic response to Henry VIII’s request for an annulment of their brief marriage. Though her brother pressed her to return home to the duchy of Cleves, Anne wasContinue reading “From the Personal Diary of Anne of CLeves, 4th wife of King Henry VIII, July 1540”
Jesus and John stain glass
The New Testament in the Bible tells some wonderful stories about the miracles of Jesus and John. What if Jesus spent almost 15 years training as a healer and user of medicines by the Essenes? What is what Jesus said on the Mount was a compilation of Essene prayers and theology. Was Jesus Christ, “TheContinue reading “Jesus and John stain glass”
