“Kathryn Lasky’s latest is a sleight-of-hand that will have you clapping your hands. With the brio and big-heart that characterizes all of Lasky’s work, this opening salvo of a new series can be heralded with trumpet fanfares and clouds of rose petals.” —Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked and Egg & SpoonFor fans of the Royal Diaries series and Gail Carson Levine, Newbery Honor-winning author Kathryn Lasky delivers the first enchanting adventure in a compelling new middle grade series about a newly orphaned girl who finds herself time-travelling between the present day and the court of the two most memorable English princesses in history.Life used to be great for Rose: full of friends, a loving mom, and a growing fashion blog.But when her mother dies in a car crash, Rose is sent away to live with a strange grandmother she hardly knows and forced to attend a new school where mean girls ridicule her at every turn.The only place Rose finds refuge is in her grandmother’s greenhouse. But one night she sees a strange light glowing from within it. She goes to investigate...and finds herself transported back five hundred years to Hatfield Palace, where she becomes servant and... [Read More]

Garments and accessories are prominent in almost all of William Shakespeare's plays, from Hamlet and Othello to A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night. The statement 'the apparel oft proclaims the man' was one that would have resonated with their audiences: the rise of England's merchant class had made issues of rank central to Elizabethan debate, and a rigid table of sumptuary laws carefully regulated the sorts of fabric and garment worn by the different classes. From the etiquette of courtly dress to the evolution of the Elizabethan ruff, in this vibrant introduction Sarah Jane Downing explores the sartorial world of the late sixteenth century, why people wore the clothes they did, and how the dizzying eclectic range of fashions (including ruffs, rebatos and French farthingales) transformed over time.

We recommend DRY CLEAN for long preservation If you choose made-to-order size,you have to send us your measurements(height/chest/waist),please allow 2-4 cm manual measurement deviation for the data We use DHL or EUB for shipment,it generally takes about Two weeks except for special circumstances,please don't hesitate to contact us for any question We made all costumes base on the Amazon's size chart and give out on the size option and also will give out here,please choose it carefully: Size Parameter(cm) XS :Height:155-160 cm;Chest:81-84 cm; Waist:61-64 cm; Hips:89-92 cm S :Height:160-165 cm; Chest:86-89 cm; Waist:66-69 cm; Hips:94-97 cm M :Height:165-170 cm; Chest:91-94 cm; Waist:71-76 cm; Hips:99-104 cm L :Height:170-175 cm; Chest:97-104 cm; Waist:79-84 cm; Hips:106-109 cm XL :Height:175-180 cm; Chest:107-112 cm; Waist:86-91 cm; Hips:114-119 cm XXL:Height:180-185 cm; Chest:118-124 cm; Waist:96-100 cm; Hips:124-130 cm XXXL:Height:180-185 cm; Chest:124-128 cm; Waist:111-115cm; Hips:130-135 cm Size Parameter(inch) XS:Height:61-63 inch;Bust:32-34 inch, Waist:24-25 inch, Hips:35-36 inch S:Height:63-65 inch;Bust:34-35 inch, Waist:26-27 inch, Hips:37-38 inch M:Height:65-67 inch;B... [Read More]

It is 1539, and Jane Seymour, Queen of England, is dead. Henry is becoming more unpredictable with every passing day, and the court trembles under his gaze. Thomas Cromwell is intriguing to have Anne of Cleves married to the king, The Duke of Norfolk waits for his chance to destroy Cromwell and his Austin Friars people.The baby, Edward, thrives under the watchful guardianship of his uncles, and Cromwell himself. Ned Seymour wishes exclusive access to the young prince, and resents Cromwell's intrusion. He seeks to ally himself to the Duke of Suffolk, and the disgruntled Norfolk.Rafe Sadler is now the king's ambassador to the Scottish court, where he intrigues with Queen Margaret, the sister of King Henry. Will Draper is leader of the King's Examiners, and his influence with Henry grows with each passing day. Tom Cromwell, deprived of his nephew's help, finds it hard to control the state, and relies heavily on those he has cultivated over the years. Whilst Mush is his usual stalwart self, Will Draper must investigate a crime that has touched all at Austin Friars personally, in one way or another. Who is it that has dared to poison Richard Cromwell, and so throw down the gauntlet.Miri... [Read More]

Learn to draft and cut patterns for women s clothing from a period spanning 400 years of history, from 1535 to 1900, including the key style elements from each era, from farthingales to crinolines, ruffs to leg o mutton sleeves. With this inspirational book you can draw on a library of basic patterns to create perfectly fitted bodices, sleeves, skirts, jackets, and much more, and the author s unique drafting method ensures that the patterns can be adapted to fit wearers of all shapes and sizes. Easy-to-follow instructions and detailed diagrams mean you ll see great results every time, and each pattern includes a range of variations to help you get period details exactly right.Lavishly illustrated with historical paintings and portraits from each era, this book is ideal for costume students, professional costumiers, and anyone who wants to recreate authentic yet wearable period styles.

Relive all the drama and opulence again and again with The Tudors: The Complete Series. This 14-disc set includes all four groundbreaking seasons of the critically acclaimed, award-winning drama from Showtime. The Tudors stands out as one of the most daring and visually beautiful shows ever to grace the small screen. Experience the tumultuous saga of young King Henry VIII, featuring Golden Globe® winner Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, and witness the king’s near-40-year omnipotent and bloody reign, infamous marriages, and controversial decisions that led to the deconstruction of the Roman Catholic Church in 16th Century England.

“A sumptuous historical novel anchored by its excellent depiction of Jane Seymour, Henry the VIII’s third queen . . . This is a must for all fans of Tudor fiction and history.”—Publishers Weekly                   Ever since she was a child, Jane has longed for a cloistered life as a nun. But her large noble family has other plans, and as an adult, Jane is invited to the King’s court to serve as lady-in-waiting to Queen Katherine of Aragon. The devout Katherine shows kindness to all her ladies, almost like a second mother, which makes rumors of Henry’s lustful pursuit of Anne Boleyn—also lady-in-waiting to the queen—all the more shocking.  For Jane, the betrayal triggers memories of a haunting incident that shaped her beliefs about marriage.                   But once Henry disavows Katherine and secures Anne as his new queen—forever altering the religious landscape of England—he turns his eye to another: Jane herself. Urged to return the King’s affection and earn favor for her family, Jane is drawn into a dangerous political game that pits her conscience against her desires. Can Jane be the one to give the King his long-sou... [Read More]

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