Jessie Childs

Jessie Childs is a British historian and author, acclaimed for her vivid narrative histories of Tudor and Stuart England. Her books include Henry VIII's Last Victim and God's Traitors, both of which won major literary awards. The Siege of Loyalty House tells the gripping true story of Basing House during the English Civil War, bringing to life the dramatic siege that became one of the most intense and symbolic confrontations of the conflict. Childs is celebrated for her meticulous archival research, compelling storytelling, and ability to make historical figures feel immediate and real. Her audiobooks and books are essential listening and reading for anyone passionate about British history and the human stories behind great events.