Hello, I'm Toni
I study, teach and write about history. I bring history alive with my books, courses and talks, based on over thirty years of personal and academic research - please browse these pages to find out how I can share our history with you
Toni Mount, MA., BA (Hons)., Dip Creative Writing and Literature, Dip European Humanities, Cert Ed ...
"Pleasure should mingle with study so that the student may think learning an amusement, rather than a toil"
Thomas Wolsey 1473-1530
NEWS:
My new weekly classes are starting soon
Five favourite historic murder mysteries to challenge your brain cells
I've created a list of my five favourite historic murder mysteries to challenge your brain cells - take a look at my recommendations and find out why they are so good here
Richard III King of Controversy
I've just re-released my paperback Richard III King of Controversy. It's a concise yet detailed introduction to the story and controversies surrounding one of England's best known Kings; Richard III reigned for only 2 years, but his reputation has grown and intrigued generations over the centuries. His body was discovered in an amazing twist of fate in 2012, and his re-internment in Leicester Cathedral in 2015 created yet more controversy for this most enigmatic King of England.
This new pocket sized paperback edition was updated in 2023 click here for your copy.
It is still available on Kindle here
My first Tudor non-fiction
Imagine you're transported back to Tudor England and had to start a new life there, without smartphones, satnav or social media, how will you know where you are or where to go? Where will you live and where will you work? And who can you turn to if you fall ill or God forbid if you upset the king? In a period when execution by beheading was the fate of thousands how can you keep your head in Tudor England?
All these questions are answered in this new guidebook to make your visit to the 16th century much more fun. Enjoy interviews with the celebrities of the day, and learn some new words to set the mood for your time-travelling adventure. Have an exciting visit but be sure to keep this book to hand.
Pre-order the paperback from the publisher Pen & Sword here here
or your favourite online bookstore here
13.5 million pages read on Kindle Unlimited
Tim from Madeglobal tells me that readers have read over thirteen million pages of my Seb Foxley novels - I'm shocked so many people enjoy what I write
E.M Powell, author of the Stanton and Barling medieval mysteries “Toni Mount paints a vivid picture of medieval London that is as colourful as an illuminated manuscript. A hearty huzzah for the return of Seb Foxley!”
Tracy Borman, historian and broadcaster “An atmospheric and compelling thriller that takes the reader to the dark heart of medieval London.”
Matthew Lewis author and chairman of Richard III Society “Toni Mount continues to delight with the superbly crafted Seb Foxley mysteries. Impeccable research and sculpted characters combine with an engaging narrative to create another irresistible story. This series goes from strength to strength, and I’m already looking forward to the next instalment”
Read about the background research to my new murder mystery - follow the links here:
Sir John Crosby of Crosby Place, Bishopsgate
My first two Seb Foxley mysteries, The Colour of Poison and The Colour of Gold, have just been released as a single, hardback edition click here for your copy
How to Survive in Medieval England going global
My latest factual book has been sold to China and Japan and will be published in those new markets next year
New weekly online class
My new weekly history course is now underway but we still have room for you - to find out more please look at My Weekly Classes
Audio Book
My medieval best-seller is now available from Audible ... and it's narrated unabridged by the wonderful, multiple award-winning English audiobook narrator and actress Anne Flosnik.
No 1 Best Seller
Following a flurry of activity and renewed interest in January 202Medieval London, first published by Amberley Publishing in 2014, rose majestically up the best-seller rankings on Amazon UK to become No.1 on at least three lists
Sandwich Medieval Festival
we had a wonderful weekend meeting new friends at The Sandwich Medieval Centre in Kent - thank you to everyone who bought copies of my books, I hope you enjoy them. You can find all my books for sale here
Battle of Bosworth weekend
Home from a tiring but triumphant visit to Bosworth Medieval Festival, giving my talk on How to Survive in Medieval England, to receive this email "Thank you so much for coming this weekend. You were absolutely fantastic. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed your talk. We’d love to have you back..."
We had a wonderful time at Middleham Castle selling my books at the Richard III weekend.
I sold lots of books too, so thank you to everyone who came and we hope to see you again next year
My latest non-fiction book is How to Survive in Medieval England; it's my first for the popular publisher Pen & Sword Books.
This useful guide is a vital accessory when you next visit the Middle-Ages. How will you manage without your mobile phone, internet or social media? When transport means walking or, for the better off, horse-back, how will you know where you are or where to go? Where will you live and what should you eat?
What if you fall ill or are mugged in the street?
All these questions and many more are answered in this new self-help guide: How to Survive in Medieval England comes with top-tips to make your visit to the Middle Ages much more fun; have a go at preparing medieval dishes and learn some new words to set the mood for your adventure.
PLUS unique interviews with the celebrities of the day, from a successful business woman and a condemned felon, to a royal cook and a very controversial King Richard III.
Have an exciting visit to medieval England but be sure to keep this book to hand - coming soon mybook.to/MedEngland
The World of Isaac Newton
is available now - click here
The Foxley Letters is a FREE, downloadable ebook, with personal correspondence from Seb Foxley, Emily and all your favourite characters, from my "Colour of ..." book series - even Jack has added his thoughts for you to enjoy.
We have updated this FREE ebook which now contains 28 letters, plus bonus material about me, my writing and the historic background to the series and best of all - it's free, just click the link from my publisher MadeGlobal!
Book seven The Colour of Lies is on sale NOW. Sebastian Foxley, our hero, returns to the bustling city of London from his quiet home village in rural Norfolk. The city is busy and full of excitement for the annual St Bartholomew’s Fayre - and then there's another murder to solve ...
Book Launch Blog Tour
The following guest blogs which can still be read:
Author Interview with Tony Riches The Writing Desk
Africans in medieval London –https://theanneboleynfiles.com/
Unicorns and mythical beasts https://samanthawilcoxson.blogspot.com/
St Bart's Medieval Fayre https://thewarsoftherosescatalogue.com
Silk-women & Sole Femme - http://historytheinterestingbits.com
International Medieval Trade - https://mattlewisauthor.wordpress.com/
Medieval 'poppets' - https://adventuresofatudornerd.com
Book six The Colour of Death, is another of my short novels and in paperback or on Kindle for just 99p: Seb and Emily have been forced to flee medieval London and find a safe haven in an isolated village. Yet this idyllic setting has its own murderous secrets. Even away from London, they are not safe and danger lurks at every turn.
Published by MadeGlobal.com
The Death Collector is my Five Star story of a fearful serial killer stalking the dangerous streets of Victorian London
The Colour of Poison is available as an audio book - listen as the stinking streets of medieval London are brought to life by talented actor Charley-Allsop-Parry
During my research I transcribed this manuscript (Wellcome MS.8004) from the 1450s. Part of the manuscript is a pilgimage from London to Jerusalem. You can read the full transcript here
The Colour of Murder is my new Seb Foxley novel and now available in paperback and on Kindle. The beauty of the cover is juxtoposed with the horror of the murders within - see my books for more
The Colour of Murder made it into the bestseller top 30 on the Amazon UK Crime, Thriller & Mystery
You can sign up for a unique FREE eBook for the followers of my medieval murder mysteries The Foxley Letters - no purchase necessary - just click the link
My latest online course The Role of Medieval and Tudor Women is out now at www.MedievalCourses.com
I have a Facebook page for my talks - take a look at www.facebook.com/tonitalks.co.uk/
you can buy any one of my 'Colour' medieval mysteries via these universal links
Seb Foxley has his own website: www.SebastianFoxley.com