HISTORICAL FICTION: DAUGHTERS OF DEVON, ROSEMARY GRIGGS
Join Rosemary for this unique blend of history, theatre and re-enactment. Rosemary has researched Devon’s 16th century history for years, discovering a cast of fascinating characters and families whose influence stretched beyond the West Country. She tells the stories of the forgotten in history – the women beyond the royal court; wives, sisters, daughters and mothers who played their part during those tumultuous Tudor years: The Daughters of Devon.
Her novel, A Woman of Noble Wit, tells the story of Katherine Champernowne, Sir Walter Raleigh’s mother, and features many of the county’s well-loved places. The Dartington Bride is the extraordinary story of Lady Gabrielle Roberda Montgomery who came to Elizabethan England to marry into one of Devon’s most prominent and well-connected families.
She also creates and wears 16th century clothing, a passion which complements her love for bringing the past to life. Her talks will draw on extensive research into 16th century Devon, Tudor life and particularly Tudor and Elizabethan dress.
Fri 20 Sep 2-3pm
Flavel Auditorium
Tickets £10
There will be a book signing in the library afterwards.
