Thank you Beth for sharing the story of Elizabeth de Burgh. I have read about her only in fiction so it was interesting to learn a bit more about her life. It's sad that she has suffered the fate of many royal women of the medieval world - relative obscurity in the written records. It seems that she endured a lot and it's particularly striking that a payment initiated by her husband is still made today. Incredible! I can't wait to read more about her and her contemporaries in your upcoming book.
Thank you so much Holly, I really appreciate that! Its amazing how little she is mentioned even in relation to her very famous husband so it was an absolute pleasure to spend time digging for more information on her experiences and write about her. There was a particularly illuminating amount of evidence about her experience as a captive which absolutely fascinated me. I hope you enjoy reading about her and the other women if you get a chance to read the book!
I am so anxiously waiting for your book and all the nitty gritty details that you have uncovered. I am fascinated with Robert , as you well know , and everything that surrounds him. I can’t to this day , forgive myself for being in Cullen and not have visited. To be fair , some facts I didn’t know at the time but also , neither did the guide that took me there . I’ll come pick up the book rain or shine , warm of winter cold !! Another fabulous article.
Thank you Beth for sharing the story of Elizabeth de Burgh. I have read about her only in fiction so it was interesting to learn a bit more about her life. It's sad that she has suffered the fate of many royal women of the medieval world - relative obscurity in the written records. It seems that she endured a lot and it's particularly striking that a payment initiated by her husband is still made today. Incredible! I can't wait to read more about her and her contemporaries in your upcoming book.
Thank you so much Holly, I really appreciate that! Its amazing how little she is mentioned even in relation to her very famous husband so it was an absolute pleasure to spend time digging for more information on her experiences and write about her. There was a particularly illuminating amount of evidence about her experience as a captive which absolutely fascinated me. I hope you enjoy reading about her and the other women if you get a chance to read the book!
Always a delight—thanks for another great lesson in history!
You’re so welcome! 🫶
I am so anxiously waiting for your book and all the nitty gritty details that you have uncovered. I am fascinated with Robert , as you well know , and everything that surrounds him. I can’t to this day , forgive myself for being in Cullen and not have visited. To be fair , some facts I didn’t know at the time but also , neither did the guide that took me there . I’ll come pick up the book rain or shine , warm of winter cold !! Another fabulous article.
Warm or winter cold