Bonny G. Smith Releases a Box Set; Three Fiction Books

(Fairfax, VA) Historical fiction, as it is meant, for contemporary audiences has a storied tradition. The latter, is true for a large amount of cultures around the world. The tradition began, as it is documented, like most things; oral and folk traditions. These traditions in turn; gave the world epics, novels, plays and other types of fiction that describe history. Recently, Bonny G. Smith announced that, she continues to have an innate passion for historical fiction. Specifically, the aforementioned author revealed that, she has released a box set of three fiction books. Technically, the three fiction books are historical fiction novels. The box set is entitled, The Tudor Chronicles. In, The Tudor Chronicles, three historical fiction novels are presented. The titles are; The Nymph from Heaven, The Baker’s Daughter (Two Volumes) and In High Places. Ms./Mrs. Smith’s effort is to capture the rich imagery, of history’s Tudor Era.

The Tudor Era in history, as it is explored through Ms./Mrs. Smith’s The Tudor Chronicles, is an effort that merits recognition. However and returning to, the concept of historical fiction. The latter, as a literature genre, is slightly set apart by one important facet. Additionally, this facet becomes the defining characteristic; the plot takes place in a setting that is located in the past. Furthermore, some type of outstanding narrative quality, is important. Through the narrative quality; historical fiction can subsequently be applied to theater, opera, cinema, television, video games or graphic novels. Continuing with this line of thought, the facet and defining characteristic, then becomes, an essential element. The essential element is that attention is paid to the manners, social conditions or other types of details that depict that particular period of time. In an effort, to bring this element to life, authors often choose to write about historical figures. A byproduct of this occurrence is that; historical fiction is then often referred to as alternate history, or, historical fantasy.

Returning to, the effort that is The Tudor Chronicles, the aforementioned is three full length historical fiction novels. The first fiction book or novel, The Nymph from Heaven, is about King Henry VIII. In particular, it is the intriguing story of Mary, his younger sister. Mary, became the Queen of France. However, this intriguing story becomes a romance story. In the romance story, Mary marries a common man. Additionally, the storyline also juxtaposes the story of Anne Boleyn. The second fiction book or novel, The Baker’s Daughter (Two Volumes), re-tells the story of King Henry’s daughter; Mary Tudor. Mary Tudor became known in history as, Bloody Mary. However, this version of the narrative is told through, Katharine of Aragon. The third fiction book or novel, In High Places, continues telling the story of Mary. This Mary is the younger sister of King Henry VIII. Additionally, she becomes the Queen of Scots. The story unfolds her life, in relation to, the life of Elizabeth I of England.

Dr. Steven Veerapen, Ph.D. did release a press statement. Additionally; Dr. Veerapen is a Professor at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Scotland. Through a press statement, Dr. Veerapen said the following. “The books of The Tudor Chronicles deliver a superb fictionalized account of the Tudor Era. From the first page, Bonny G. Smith breathes life into the characters, and throughout each novel the personalities, politics, and the spirit of the age are beautifully drawn. I like my historical fiction accurate, and Smith delivers. There is no attempt to change history. The research that has gone into these novels is palpable, without ever feeling heavy-handed.”

To end, Bonny G. Smith did release a press statement. Through a press statement, Ms./Mrs. Smith said the following. “The Tudor era of history has captured the imaginations of millions of people for over five hundred years. It seems that not a year goes by without a new mini-series, movie, or book being offered to this avid fan base of Tudorites. I continue to be amazed, and very grateful, for the phenomenal success of the books of The Tudor Chronicles. Statistics bear out that those who read the first book continue to read the entire saga.” Bonny G. Smith also said. “So I decided to publish the series as a box set, to accommodate my readers. I am currently writing the fourth book in the series, This Mighty Realm, which continues Elizabeth’s story from the time of the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots until Elizabeth’s death and the end of the Tudor Era in 1603. There will also be a fifth book, a prequel that tells the story of the founding of the Tudor Dynasty. The working title is To Thine Own Self, and this final book in the chronicle will relate the story of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York.” As previously stated, Bonny G. Smith recently announced that, she continues to have an innate passion for historical fiction. Specifically, the aforementioned author revealed that, she has released a box set of three fiction books. Technically, the three fiction books are historical fiction novels. The box set is entitled, The Tudor Chronicles. In, The Tudor Chronicles, three historical fiction novels are presented. The titles are; The Nymph from Heaven, The Baker’s Daughter (Two Volumes) and In High Places. Lastly, Ms./Mrs. Smith’s effort is to capture the rich imagery, of history’s Tudor Era.