Tracy Borman is a best-selling author, historian and broadcaster, specializing in the Tudor period. Her books include Elizabeth’s Women, which was Book of the Week on Radio 4 and Thomas Cromwell: the untold story of Henry VIII’s most faithful servant. Her highly acclaimed debut fiction trilogy, inspired by the events surrounding the Gunpowder Plot, comprises The King’s Witch, The Devil’s Slave and The Fallen Angel. Tracy’s latest book is Crown & Sceptre: A New History of the British Monarchy, William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II.

Tracy has presented a number of history programmes for Channel 5, including The Fall of Anne Boleyn and Inside the Tower of London. She is a regular contributor to BBC History Magazine and gives talks on her books across the country and abroad. Tracy is also joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces and Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust.