Mark Turnbull Author
@1642author.bsky.social
British Civil Wars enthusiast from age 10. FRHistS - Royal Historical Society. Author with Pen & Sword. Durham.
📕Biography: Charles I's Private Life
🎬Podcast: CavalierCast - The Civil War in Words
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📕Biography: Charles I's Private Life
🎬Podcast: CavalierCast - The Civil War in Words
https://tinyurl.com/yvxvmsjk
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📚Beyond excited to present 'Prince Rupert of the Rhine' which is now available for pre-order!
Delving into 2⃣4⃣ archives has unearthed so many treasures, especially about the key women in his life.
👑Pre-order: tinyurl.com/5b6d8axt
Delving into 2⃣4⃣ archives has unearthed so many treasures, especially about the key women in his life.
👑Pre-order: tinyurl.com/5b6d8axt
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Forced to choose between loyalty and love, duty and desire, this is the story of Bess Raleigh, one of the last true Elizabethans, a woman who dared to choose her own path.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Forced to choose between loyalty and love, duty and desire, this is the story of Bess Raleigh, one of the last true Elizabethans, a woman who dared to choose her own path.
mybook.to/BESS
#Elizabethan #Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited
mybook.to/BESS
#Elizabethan #Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited
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#BookSale!
Just 99p this week!
Duchess, Countess, mother, politician, and twice a Queen... this is the story of the young Eleanor of Aquitaine
Daughter of the Sun
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Duchess, Countess, mother, politician, and twice a Queen... this is the story of the young Eleanor of Aquitaine
Daughter of the Sun
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Daughter of the Sun: Story of the Young Eleanor of Aquitaine (The Heirs of Anarchy Book 5)
Daughter of the Sun: Story of the Young Eleanor of Aquitaine (The Heirs of Anarchy Book 5) eBook : Lawrence, G. , Design Studio, Betibup33: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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November 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Duchess, Countess, mother, politician, and twice a Queen... this is the story of the young Eleanor of Aquitaine
Daughter of the Sun
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Duchess, Countess, mother, politician, and twice a Queen... this is the story of the young Eleanor of Aquitaine
Daughter of the Sun
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#Histfic #books #kindle #BooksWorthReading #Booksky 💙📚💙📚💙
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📅#OTD 1609, #France. Princess Henrietta-Maria is born. Six months later her father, Henry IV, was assassinated in #Paris.
At the age of 15, she was married to King Charles I. Find out more about her on #CavalierCast podcast.
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At the age of 15, she was married to King Charles I. Find out more about her on #CavalierCast podcast.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:32 AM
📅#OTD 1609, #France. Princess Henrietta-Maria is born. Six months later her father, Henry IV, was assassinated in #Paris.
At the age of 15, she was married to King Charles I. Find out more about her on #CavalierCast podcast.
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At the age of 15, she was married to King Charles I. Find out more about her on #CavalierCast podcast.
buzzsprout.com/1194917
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CavalierCast - The Civil War in Words, Episode 44 - The Youth of Charles II, Prince of Wales, with Author Claire Hobson: www.buzzsprout.com/1194917/epis... @1642author.bsky.social @restorationhat.bsky.social #Stuarts #Podcast
November 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
CavalierCast - The Civil War in Words, Episode 44 - The Youth of Charles II, Prince of Wales, with Author Claire Hobson: www.buzzsprout.com/1194917/epis... @1642author.bsky.social @restorationhat.bsky.social #Stuarts #Podcast
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#NewRelease!
January 1536
The King is dead... but who will live long now?
A fateful accident on the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead and his country trembling on the edge of chaos...
All the King's Bastards
$2.99 #Free #KU!
#Histfic #SpeculativeFic
#Booksky 📚💙📚
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January 1536
The King is dead... but who will live long now?
A fateful accident on the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead and his country trembling on the edge of chaos...
All the King's Bastards
$2.99 #Free #KU!
#Histfic #SpeculativeFic
#Booksky 📚💙📚
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All the King's Bastards: A Succession of Chaos
January 1536
England
The King is dead... but who will live long now?
A fateful accident upon the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead, crushed to death under the weight of his horse. His country, a...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
#NewRelease!
January 1536
The King is dead... but who will live long now?
A fateful accident on the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead and his country trembling on the edge of chaos...
All the King's Bastards
$2.99 #Free #KU!
#Histfic #SpeculativeFic
#Booksky 📚💙📚
www.amazon.com/All-Kings-Ba...
January 1536
The King is dead... but who will live long now?
A fateful accident on the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead and his country trembling on the edge of chaos...
All the King's Bastards
$2.99 #Free #KU!
#Histfic #SpeculativeFic
#Booksky 📚💙📚
www.amazon.com/All-Kings-Ba...
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A perfect gift for the poetry lover in your life this Christmas. Or for your lover who mistakenly thinks poetry's not for them!
Drop me a DM and I'll sort out your signed copy...!
Drop me a DM and I'll sort out your signed copy...!
November 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A perfect gift for the poetry lover in your life this Christmas. Or for your lover who mistakenly thinks poetry's not for them!
Drop me a DM and I'll sort out your signed copy...!
Drop me a DM and I'll sort out your signed copy...!
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An Amazon deal now has the e-book biography of Prince Rupert for £9.99 instead of £14.99. Hardback is just £19.24.
"makes extensive use of original sources and offers a number of new suggestions regarding its subject's career"
Professor Ronald Hutton
"makes extensive use of original sources and offers a number of new suggestions regarding its subject's career"
Professor Ronald Hutton
November 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
An Amazon deal now has the e-book biography of Prince Rupert for £9.99 instead of £14.99. Hardback is just £19.24.
"makes extensive use of original sources and offers a number of new suggestions regarding its subject's career"
Professor Ronald Hutton
"makes extensive use of original sources and offers a number of new suggestions regarding its subject's career"
Professor Ronald Hutton
An Amazon deal now has the e-book biography of Prince Rupert for £9.99 instead of £14.99. Hardback is just £19.24.
"makes extensive use of original sources and offers a number of new suggestions regarding its subject's career"
Professor Ronald Hutton
"makes extensive use of original sources and offers a number of new suggestions regarding its subject's career"
Professor Ronald Hutton
November 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
An Amazon deal now has the e-book biography of Prince Rupert for £9.99 instead of £14.99. Hardback is just £19.24.
"makes extensive use of original sources and offers a number of new suggestions regarding its subject's career"
Professor Ronald Hutton
"makes extensive use of original sources and offers a number of new suggestions regarding its subject's career"
Professor Ronald Hutton
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... I'm utterly speechless.
Ardvrek Castle wall 'ripped down' for use as stepping stones
Ardvrek Castle in Assynt is a 500-year-old former clan seat, and reputed to be haunted.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... I'm utterly speechless.
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This children's book celebrates fun and joy, and the good things in life.
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#books #booksworthreading #chapterbooks #stories #blackfriday #booknerds #parentingtip also on #audiofree with subscription USA.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This children's book celebrates fun and joy, and the good things in life.
www.amazon.co.uk/Housie-Mousi...
www.amazon.ca/Housie-Mousi...
#books #booksworthreading #chapterbooks #stories #blackfriday #booknerds #parentingtip also on #audiofree with subscription USA.
www.amazon.co.uk/Housie-Mousi...
www.amazon.ca/Housie-Mousi...
#books #booksworthreading #chapterbooks #stories #blackfriday #booknerds #parentingtip also on #audiofree with subscription USA.
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#NewRelease!
January 1536
The King is dead... but who will live long now?
A fateful accident on the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead and his country trembling on the edge of chaos...
All the King's Bastards
£1.99 #Free #KU!
#Histfic #SpeculativeFic
#Booksky 📚💙📚💙
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January 1536
The King is dead... but who will live long now?
A fateful accident on the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead and his country trembling on the edge of chaos...
All the King's Bastards
£1.99 #Free #KU!
#Histfic #SpeculativeFic
#Booksky 📚💙📚💙
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November 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
#NewRelease!
January 1536
The King is dead... but who will live long now?
A fateful accident on the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead and his country trembling on the edge of chaos...
All the King's Bastards
£1.99 #Free #KU!
#Histfic #SpeculativeFic
#Booksky 📚💙📚💙
amzn.eu/d/5wpjqZU
January 1536
The King is dead... but who will live long now?
A fateful accident on the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead and his country trembling on the edge of chaos...
All the King's Bastards
£1.99 #Free #KU!
#Histfic #SpeculativeFic
#Booksky 📚💙📚💙
amzn.eu/d/5wpjqZU
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Huge thanks to Mark!
But agh, sorry!
I was playing this & realised I say here that in exile Charles sought to wed Protestants only, but there were exceptions later in the exile. I should have clarified.
I wouldn't mind so much if it were amusing, but I can't even do decent #bloopers. 😂
#history
But agh, sorry!
I was playing this & realised I say here that in exile Charles sought to wed Protestants only, but there were exceptions later in the exile. I should have clarified.
I wouldn't mind so much if it were amusing, but I can't even do decent #bloopers. 😂
#history
November 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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#NewRelease!
January 1536
The King is dead... but who will live long now?
A fateful accident on the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead and his country trembling on the edge of chaos...
All the King's Bastards
£1.99 #Free #KU!
#Histfic #SpeculativeFic
#booksky 📚💙📚💙
amzn.eu/d/5wpjqZU
January 1536
The King is dead... but who will live long now?
A fateful accident on the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead and his country trembling on the edge of chaos...
All the King's Bastards
£1.99 #Free #KU!
#Histfic #SpeculativeFic
#booksky 📚💙📚💙
amzn.eu/d/5wpjqZU
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
#NewRelease!
January 1536
The King is dead... but who will live long now?
A fateful accident on the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead and his country trembling on the edge of chaos...
All the King's Bastards
£1.99 #Free #KU!
#Histfic #SpeculativeFic
#booksky 📚💙📚💙
amzn.eu/d/5wpjqZU
January 1536
The King is dead... but who will live long now?
A fateful accident on the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead and his country trembling on the edge of chaos...
All the King's Bastards
£1.99 #Free #KU!
#Histfic #SpeculativeFic
#booksky 📚💙📚💙
amzn.eu/d/5wpjqZU
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In the glittering courts of Europe, the story of Anne Boleyn begins...
La Petite Boulain
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November 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
In the glittering courts of Europe, the story of Anne Boleyn begins...
La Petite Boulain
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📅#OTD 1671, Thomas Fairfax died.
Find out more about the leader of the New Model Army by listening to episode 11 of #CavalierCast podcast: Professor Andrew Hopper, Nick Lipscombe & MJ Logue discuss.
👂buzzsprout.com/1194917
Find out more about the leader of the New Model Army by listening to episode 11 of #CavalierCast podcast: Professor Andrew Hopper, Nick Lipscombe & MJ Logue discuss.
👂buzzsprout.com/1194917
November 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
📅#OTD 1671, Thomas Fairfax died.
Find out more about the leader of the New Model Army by listening to episode 11 of #CavalierCast podcast: Professor Andrew Hopper, Nick Lipscombe & MJ Logue discuss.
👂buzzsprout.com/1194917
Find out more about the leader of the New Model Army by listening to episode 11 of #CavalierCast podcast: Professor Andrew Hopper, Nick Lipscombe & MJ Logue discuss.
👂buzzsprout.com/1194917
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This is my new book (26/026). It's the 1st time in years that I'll be published as 'Shona' rather than 'S.G.'and I am very happy to be reclaiming my name. It's about a reading society formed in a northern Scottish town in the 1830s. Drama ensues. (My mother-in-law crocheted the shawl 🧶)
October 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
This is my new book (26/026). It's the 1st time in years that I'll be published as 'Shona' rather than 'S.G.'and I am very happy to be reclaiming my name. It's about a reading society formed in a northern Scottish town in the 1830s. Drama ensues. (My mother-in-law crocheted the shawl 🧶)
📅#OTD 1671, Thomas Fairfax died.
Find out more about the leader of the New Model Army by listening to episode 11 of #CavalierCast podcast: Professor Andrew Hopper, Nick Lipscombe & MJ Logue discuss.
👂buzzsprout.com/1194917
Find out more about the leader of the New Model Army by listening to episode 11 of #CavalierCast podcast: Professor Andrew Hopper, Nick Lipscombe & MJ Logue discuss.
👂buzzsprout.com/1194917
November 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
📅#OTD 1671, Thomas Fairfax died.
Find out more about the leader of the New Model Army by listening to episode 11 of #CavalierCast podcast: Professor Andrew Hopper, Nick Lipscombe & MJ Logue discuss.
👂buzzsprout.com/1194917
Find out more about the leader of the New Model Army by listening to episode 11 of #CavalierCast podcast: Professor Andrew Hopper, Nick Lipscombe & MJ Logue discuss.
👂buzzsprout.com/1194917
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Looking for a good book? books2read.com/ap/n0A0Mv/Se... A dare that goes wrong, a love triangle & ghosts from the past seeking Bronte - Hidden Open a fantasy world of intrigue #Booksky 💙📚💙 #writers #readingcommunity #KU #IARTG #ASMSG #books #booknerd #readers #booklovers #read #darkfantasy #MustRead
November 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Looking for a good book? books2read.com/ap/n0A0Mv/Se... A dare that goes wrong, a love triangle & ghosts from the past seeking Bronte - Hidden Open a fantasy world of intrigue #Booksky 💙📚💙 #writers #readingcommunity #KU #IARTG #ASMSG #books #booknerd #readers #booklovers #read #darkfantasy #MustRead
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Latest Episode - #CavalierCast podcast.
Claire Hobson discusses the formative years of Charles II and the traumatic events that scarred them.
👂Listen on your usual podcast platform, or via www.buzzsprout.com/1194917
Claire Hobson discusses the formative years of Charles II and the traumatic events that scarred them.
👂Listen on your usual podcast platform, or via www.buzzsprout.com/1194917
November 9, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Latest Episode - #CavalierCast podcast.
Claire Hobson discusses the formative years of Charles II and the traumatic events that scarred them.
👂Listen on your usual podcast platform, or via www.buzzsprout.com/1194917
Claire Hobson discusses the formative years of Charles II and the traumatic events that scarred them.
👂Listen on your usual podcast platform, or via www.buzzsprout.com/1194917
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Queen Mary I - 'The author gets to the heart of Mary the girl, Mary the woman.' - Review
http://mybook.to/thw
##HistoricalFiction ##Tudors ##Audible ##KU
http://mybook.to/thw
##HistoricalFiction ##Tudors ##Audible ##KU
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Queen Mary I - 'The author gets to the heart of Mary the girl, Mary the woman.' - Review
http://mybook.to/thw
##HistoricalFiction ##Tudors ##Audible ##KU
http://mybook.to/thw
##HistoricalFiction ##Tudors ##Audible ##KU
Latest Episode - #CavalierCast podcast.
Claire Hobson discusses the formative years of Charles II and the traumatic events that scarred them.
👂Listen on your usual podcast platform, or via www.buzzsprout.com/1194917
Claire Hobson discusses the formative years of Charles II and the traumatic events that scarred them.
👂Listen on your usual podcast platform, or via www.buzzsprout.com/1194917
November 9, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Latest Episode - #CavalierCast podcast.
Claire Hobson discusses the formative years of Charles II and the traumatic events that scarred them.
👂Listen on your usual podcast platform, or via www.buzzsprout.com/1194917
Claire Hobson discusses the formative years of Charles II and the traumatic events that scarred them.
👂Listen on your usual podcast platform, or via www.buzzsprout.com/1194917
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With big thanks to @1642author.bsky.social
My first author interview! Hear me nervous & excited in conversation re pre-Restoration #CharlesII:
#childhood
developing understanding
fears
military role
relationships with #women
alternative restoration plans
#ECW #c17
www.buzzsprout.com/1194917/epis...
My first author interview! Hear me nervous & excited in conversation re pre-Restoration #CharlesII:
#childhood
developing understanding
fears
military role
relationships with #women
alternative restoration plans
#ECW #c17
www.buzzsprout.com/1194917/epis...
Episode 44 - The Youth of Charles, Prince of Wales. - CavalierCast - The Civil War in Words
The 17th Century War of the Three Kingdoms was a momentous period in our history, and one which is extremely overshadowed. Historian Mark Turnbull (producer and host of the show) has been fascina...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
With big thanks to @1642author.bsky.social
My first author interview! Hear me nervous & excited in conversation re pre-Restoration #CharlesII:
#childhood
developing understanding
fears
military role
relationships with #women
alternative restoration plans
#ECW #c17
www.buzzsprout.com/1194917/epis...
My first author interview! Hear me nervous & excited in conversation re pre-Restoration #CharlesII:
#childhood
developing understanding
fears
military role
relationships with #women
alternative restoration plans
#ECW #c17
www.buzzsprout.com/1194917/epis...
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🎙️NEW EPISODE🎙️#CavalierCast Podcast
Claire Hobson discusses the early years of King Charles II, scarred by civil war.
🔸 Childhood friends, the Villiers' brothers
🔸 Growing political turmoil
🔸 Relationships with wet-nurse & Lucy Walter
👂Listen via: www.buzzsprout.com/1194917 or any podcast platform
Claire Hobson discusses the early years of King Charles II, scarred by civil war.
🔸 Childhood friends, the Villiers' brothers
🔸 Growing political turmoil
🔸 Relationships with wet-nurse & Lucy Walter
👂Listen via: www.buzzsprout.com/1194917 or any podcast platform
November 8, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🎙️NEW EPISODE🎙️#CavalierCast Podcast
Claire Hobson discusses the early years of King Charles II, scarred by civil war.
🔸 Childhood friends, the Villiers' brothers
🔸 Growing political turmoil
🔸 Relationships with wet-nurse & Lucy Walter
👂Listen via: www.buzzsprout.com/1194917 or any podcast platform
Claire Hobson discusses the early years of King Charles II, scarred by civil war.
🔸 Childhood friends, the Villiers' brothers
🔸 Growing political turmoil
🔸 Relationships with wet-nurse & Lucy Walter
👂Listen via: www.buzzsprout.com/1194917 or any podcast platform