Ladies-in-waiting's political engagement was in no sense a part of their office, but was how Elizabeth managed the business of her court.

What exactly were gender expectations in the 16th century? An unmarried woman ruled for 45 years - this was a violation of gender norms.

Cor Rotto: A Novel of Catherine Carey Knollys 2nd edition including foreword by moi now available.

Robert Carey claimed he married his cousin Elizabeth more for her worth than her wealth. The queen was furious.

Katherine was the daughter of Mary Boleyn, and therefore the queen's cousin if not her half sister.

How I became an historian. I met Karen in a community seminar titled "If Rousseau were a woman".

I am a bit aghast that I agreed to impersonate a political analyst for a lecture on Elizabeth I.