Robert Dudley is famous for being the favorite of the "Virgin Queen" Elizabeth I, but the death of his first wife, Amy Robsart would be his most enduring scandal. Amy, the jilted wife of a man who ignored her in favor of social climbing at court, was found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Whether it was an accident, a suicide, or foul play is a matter of debate to this day.

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Robert Dudley is famous for being the favorite of the "Virgin Queen" Elizabeth I, but the death of his first wife, Amy Robsart would be his most enduring scandal. Amy, the jilted wife of a man who ignored her in favor of social climbing at court, was found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Whether it was an accident, a suicide, or foul play is a matter of debate to this day. <a href="https://notsorryworks.com/dana-horror-workshop">Sign up for Dana's horror writing course! </a> Support Noble Blood: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales"> </a>— <a href="https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales">Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on P</a><a href="https://store.dftba.com/collections/noble-blood">atreon</a><a href="https://store.dftba.com/collections/noble-blood"> </a>— <a href="https://store.dftba.com/collections/noble-blood">Merch!</a> — Order Dana's book <a href="https://read.macmillan.com/lp/anatomy-a-love-story/">'Anatomy: A Love Story'</a> and its sequel <a href="https://read.macmillan.com/lp/immortality-a-love-story/">'Immortality: A Love Story'</a>

Author Dana Schwartz explores the stories of some of history’s most fascinating royals: the tyrants and the tragic, the murderers and the murdered, and everyone in between. Because when you’re wearing a crown, mistakes often mean blood.

Author Dana Schwartz explores the stories of some of history&rsquo;s most fascinating royals: the tyrants and the tragic, the murderers and the murdered, and everyone in between. Because when you&rsquo;re wearing a crown, mistakes often mean blood.

Noble Blood

Author Dana Schwartz explores the stories of some of history’s most fascinating royals: the tyrants and the tragic, the murderers and the murdered, and everyone in between. Because when you’re wearing a crown, mistakes often mean blood. New episodes every two weeks, on Tuesdays.

The Death and Life of Amy Robsart

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