I hope Josh O'Connor isn't cast as Bond. He's such a subtle, versatile and gifted actor. IMHO his talents would be wasted on a cut-out character like Bond. Thoughts?
Elizabeth Fremantle
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I wrote a book, QUEENS GAMBIT, they made a film, FIREBRAND DISOBEDIENT on Artemisia Gentileschi – HWA Gold Crown winner SINNERS out now Rep: Alice Lutyens at Curtis Brown Londoner, dogs, films, Spurs, HWA 🏳️🌈 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/lizfremantle
Just 17 million seconds* till the swifts get back. Someone tell the worms. *give or take
I'll be at JW3 in London talking to the poet and novelist Victoria Redel about her brilliant book set in the Dutch Golden Age. Why don't you join us? www.jw3.org.uk/whats-on/i-a...
I am You — Victoria Redel & Elizabeth Fremantle
A mesmerising historical novel, I Am You is a story of art, identity, ambition and love, reimagining the life of celebrated painter Maria van Oosterwijck during the Dutch Golden Age.
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Excellent advice for writers, as usual, from Emma
Emma Darwin@emmadarwinwriter.bsky.social · 4w agoPlanning an evening, day or weekend of writing? The Itch of Writing Tool-kit has help for everyone and everything to do with writing, from drafting your first novel, by way of characterisation, punctuation and procrastination, to surviving your first event. buff.ly/NwLtfLc
SINNERS is out in paperback today. Look out for the glorious gold jacket in your local bookshop 🤩
Beatrice Cenci is elusive. Even ‘her’ portrait isn’t a painting of her. Executed for murdering her abusive father, was she innocent victim or a cunning killer? Both, says Elizabeth Fremantle at historiamag.com/beatrice-cenci Her novel, Sinners, is out in paperback today @lizfremantle.bsky.social
CALLING PAPERBACK LOVERS! Sinners - a fiery tale of rebellion and survival in renaissance Rome. OUT IN PB NEXT WEEK pre-order: bit.ly/4fw2JOP
Wonderful exhibition!
London Review of Books@lrb.co.uk · 3mo ago‘Even before these canvases were dry, Zurbarán was contracted to paint more works for the Franciscans. These commissions established him as Seville’s foremost artist.’ Nicola Jennings at the National Gallery. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
🚨 NEW from @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social Britain backs Binface 🚨 When asked who they would prefer win the Clacton by-election... 33% say Count Binface 21% say Nigel Farage 32% say neither 13% are undecided
Elizabeth Fremantle and Helene Harrison answer ‘Was Jane Queen for 9 or 13 days?’ ladyjanegrey.info?p=19816 #queenfor9or13 #ladyjanegreyrefguide25 @lizfremantle.bsky.social @tudorblogger.bsky.social
Remember when they used to say that Harry Kane wasn't a world class player...
Summer reading for history fans
Historia – the HWA@historia-hwa.bsky.social · 4mo agoWhat historical books will you be reading over the summer? Historia asked 10 much-loved fiction and non-fiction authors to each recommend a couple. Have a look at historiamag.com/summer-readi... and get inspired! Suggestions range from Ancient Greece to modern America. And two children's books, too
Siri - give me an example of irony …
Peter Geoghegan@petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 10mo ago🔴 Last week the Free Speech Union got a High Court writ to prevent the publication of a list of its donors So we decided to investigate who *does* fund Toby Young's outfit Wanna see? 🫣 New on Democracy for Sale: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
An early variant of Artemisia Gentileschi's Madonna and Child acquired by the María Cristina Masaveu Peterson Foundation in Madrid
An early work by Artemisia Gentileschi has been acquired by a Spanish foundation: exhibition in Madrid
In Spain, important acquisition for the María Cristina Masaveu Peterson Foundation (FMCMP) in Madrid, which recently enriched its collection with a work by Artemisia Gentileschi that was sold at aucti...
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👑📚With the HWA Crowns winners revealed next week, we asked 2024 Gold Crown winner Elizabeth Fremantle to tell us about the intriguing background to her latest book, Sinners. Read about the enigmatic Beatrice Cenci, killer - or victim - at historiamag.com/beatrice-cenci @lizfremantle.bsky.social
Beatrice Cenci, executed for killing her father in 1598, is elusive. Was she an innocent victim or a cunning murderer? Both, says Elizabeth Fremantle, whose novel, Sinners, is a powerful reinterpretation of Beatrice's story. Find out more at historiamag.com/beatrice-cenci @lizfremantle.bsky.social
Delighted to host the great @emmadarwinwriter.bsky.social on the Writer's Bookshelf this week talking about the books that have inspired and influenced her. mathewlyons.substack.com/p/the-writer...
The writer’s bookshelf: Emma Darwin
Eight questions about writers, books, and reading…
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Waiting for the paperback of SINNERS? Waterstones are offering an amazing 25% off on pre-orders until Friday. @waterstones.bsky.social @michaeljbooks.bsky.social Here's the link: www.waterstones.com/book/sinners...
Waterstones are offering an amazing 25% off paperback pre-orders of SINNERS. Here's the link: www.waterstones.com/book/sinners...
I’d watch Jessie Buckley read the phone book. Can’t wait to see her in this
Walter Scott Prize@walterscottprize.bsky.social · last yr.The #HAMNET film, based on Maggie O'Farrell's #WalterScottPrlze shortlisted novel, is a front-runner to win an Oscar for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress for Jessie Buckley: loom.ly/VEvwoA8
Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day? Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚