Susan started out as an archaeologist before teaching Ancient History at University of Wales, Lampeter. It was during her time in Wales that she became interested in the character of Rhys ap Thomas. She has written many books on academic subjects including Ancient Historians and The Emperor’s Needles: Obelisks in Rome.
She has recently been teaching for Oxford University in ancient languages. She now lives in Winslow and enjoys travelling, walking and visiting the theatre.
On a Leicestershire battlefield in 1485, the course of British history changed. One man, a minor Welsh noble, was instrumental in effecting this change, enabling the establishment of the new Tudor dynasty. This little-known historical figure was Rhys ap Thomas, who claimed descent from Urien Rhege...
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