Guest Bio
Amy was born and bred in Liverpool before moving to the Midlands to study criminal justice and becoming a civil servant. She has long been interested in history, reading as much and as often as she could. Her writing journey began with her blog, before writing her first book.
Amy has been a guest on podcasts including Tudors Dynasty and Talking Tudors and has delivered talks at the Wolves Literature Festival and Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Amy is the author of Educating the Tudors (2023), Women’s Lives in the Tudor Era (2024), Mary Tudor, Queen of France (2025), and is currently working on a biography of Desiderius Erasmus.
Amy’s Tudor Takeaways
The French Queen’s Letters: Mary Tudor Brandon and the Politics of Marriage in Sixteenth-Century Europe by Erin A. Sadlack
A Chronicle of Dragons and Cats by Nathen Amin
Episode Summary
Join us as we dive into the intriguing world of Mary Tudor, Queen of France, with our special guest, historian and author Amy McElroy. Amy shares insights from her latest book, shedding light on Mary’s life, her brief reign in France, and the complex family dynamics within the Tudor dynasty.
Discover the captivating story of Mary Tudor, from her upbringing as a cherished sister of Henry VIII to her politically charged marriage to Louis XII of France. Explore the deep connections between Mary and her sister-in-law, Katherine of Aragon, and uncover the tensions and alliances that shaped Mary’s journey.
We also delve into Mary’s later years as Duchess of Suffolk and her enduring influence on Tudor history. With fascinating anecdotes and scholarly insights, this episode offers a unique glimpse into the life of a remarkable Tudor woman.
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