In this episode Lori Ann Bailey discusses two of the most fascinating and controversial people in Scottish history: Mary, Queen of Scots and Robert the Bruce.

Find more on Mary, Queen of Scots, here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary,_Queen_of_Scots

Find more on Robert the Bruce, here: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_the_Bruce

Lori paired this episode with a 2016 Bordeaux, Mouton Cadet, Baron Phillipe De Rothschild: https://www.bpdr.com/en/branded-wines/bordeaux-2

What Lori read this week:
The First Wife by Erica Spindler: https://amzn.to/2Vg7yjD

Lori's book discussed from this episode:
The Highland Guard and His Lady: https://amzn.to/2UtZi2e

Where to find info on the show mentioned in this pod cast:
Outlaw King (Netflix) - https://www.netflix.com/title/80190859

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Madeline Martin

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April 11th: Next Happy Hour, where we'll be discussing controversial women who all had a role in the life of King Henry VIII! And we'll be quizzing each other about our subjects. 
April 18th: Eliza Knight will teach us about medieval cleaning. 
April 25th: Madeline Martin will give us the scoop on medieval health.
May 2nd: Lori Ann Bailey will be experimenting with medieval cooking.

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In this episode Madeline Martin goes full-on history nerd, talking about two of the most fascinating people in history (to her): Henry VIII (with info on ALL the wives) and Catherine the Great, filled with enough drama and scandal to get you through to the next episode.

Madeline paired this episode with Truth and Valor Zinfandel: http://www.truthandvalorwinery.com

What Madeline listened to this week:
Outlaw King by Julie Johnstone: https://amzn.to/2HJKtms

Madeline's new release she discussed from this episode:
Her Highland Destiny: https://amzn.to/2HPs5Zt

Madeline's website to read more about her upcoming Borderland Ladies series:
http://www.madelinemartin.com

Where to find info on shows mentioned in this pod cast:
The Tudors (Showtime) - https://www.sho.com/the-tudors
Reign (Netflix) - https://www.netflix.com/title/70283260
Who Was? Show (Netflix) - https://www.netflix.com/title/80184379

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April 4th: Lori Ann Bailey
April 11th: Next Happy Hour!

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In this episode Eliza Knight talks about two amazing historical figures: Elizabeth I of England and William Wallace of Scotland, including fun facts, historical anecdotes and fascinating info that will help you win trivia games! (*winning not guaranteed! lol)

Eliza paired this episode with a Dibon Cava Brut Rose

What Eliza read this week:
The Huntress by Kate Quinn

What books did Eliza share this week:
Prisoner of the Queen -- https://amzn.to/2TBIgzu
The Highlander's Reward -- https://amzn.to/2TXSGZQ
The Highlander's Gift (on sale for $0.99 from 3/19/19 - 3/26/19) - https://amzn.to/2Fgjk6N

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March 28th: Madeline Martin
April 4th: Lori Ann Bailey
April 11th: Next Happy Hour!

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Welcome to Happy Hour with your hosts, Eliza Knight, Madeline Martin and Lori Ann Bailey. The ladies share their top five favorite places/things/memories about Scotland, sharing adventures, and funny anecdotes, what wine they are drinking and what they are reading this week.

We paired episode one with these wines:

Lori --Started with, Clos du Bois, Pinot Grigio

Eliza -- Gabbiano, Dark Knight, Toscano

Madeline -- Chateau Smith - a 2016 Cabernet sauvignon 

We we read this week:

Lori read a contemporary romance-- A Princess Theory by Alyssa Cole: https://amzn.to/2T4FuO6 

Eliza read a French Revolution,Young Adult novel--Enchantée by Gita Trelease: https://amzn.to/2F5fzRs

Madeline read a historical non-fiction --Time Travelers Guide to Medieval England by Ian Mortimer: https://amzn.to/2IO6oKu 

Our books (available online where books are sold!):

Lori’s award winning book, a Scottish historical romance -- Highland Deception: https://amzn.to/2VYQSNl

Eliza’s newest book, a Tudor historical fiction -- Prisoner of the Queen: https://amzn.to/2TBIgzu

Madeline’s newest book, a Regency romance -- Earl of Benton: https://amzn.to/2Vxn9ee 

Learn more about the places mentioned:

The Sabhal on Skye - Old barn made into an amazing B&B: https://www.bedandbreakfast.eu/bed-and-breakfast/skeabost/the-sabhal/2044574/

Coinachan Guest House: http://www.coinachan.com/main.htm

Armadale Castle: https://www.armadalecastle.com/

Balvenie Castle: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/balvenie-castle/

Fa’Side Castle: https://www.faside-estate.com 

Rogie Falls: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/Rogiefalls.shtml

Falls of Foyers: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/Fallsoffoyers.shtml

Eilean Donan Castle: https://www.eileandonancastle.com/

Dornoch Castle Hotel: https://www.dornochcastlehotel.com/

Castle Stalker: https://www.castlestalker.com/wp/ 

Edinburgh Castle: https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/visit

Elephant House Cafe: http://www.elephanthouse.biz/

Writer’s Museum: https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/writers-museum

Whighams Wine Cellars:

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Today’s host is Lori Ann Bailey. She talks about four amazing places in Scotland, their history and a few fun facts: Eilean Donan Castle, Achnacarry Castle and the surrounding Cameron lands, Cawdor Castle and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey

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Lori paired episode four with this wine:

Josh, Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast Reserve  

Learn more about the places Lori Mentioned:

Eilean Donan Castle: https://www.eileandonancastle.com/

Achnacarry Castle: https://www.achnacarry.com/history

Cawdor Castle: https://www.cawdorcastle.com/

Holyrood Abbey Ruins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holyrood_Abbey

Lori mentioned her book and read a passage from, Highland Temptation:

Highland Temptation, Highland Pride Series, Book Three

http://loriannbailey.com/books/highlander-series/highland-temptation/ 

This week Lori Read:

Again the Magic, by Lisa Kleypas

https://amzn.to/2XGZl9Y 

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March 14th: Happy Hour with Lori, Eliza, and Madeline!
March 21st: Eliza Knight https://eknightauthor.com/books/
March 28th: Madeline Martin http://www.madelinemartin.com/  

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