DNA
3rd October 2026 by | Uncategorized
The past eleven months have been quite a journey for me as a novelist. The Reflection in the Mirror was published on 30 November 2025, followed by The Wolf of Whitehall in April 2026 and The Queen’s Heart: Always in August. The Find will be published this November. This has certainly not been an overnight achievement. Around three years of research came first, with the novels already partly developed before this busy year began. During those eleven months, I have also had two articles published: a three-page feature on the skull of Thomas More, following my visit to St Dunstan’s in August 2025, and, this month, my article on the Princes in the Tower. I also enjoyed an excellent BBC radio interview in Shrewsbury and made considerable progress with our petition for DNA testing. However, one part of the project has hit a brick wall. The professors specialising in DNA whom I have approached have not yet replied to my letters. Does anyone here know an expert in historical or ancient DNA who might be interested in discussing the Princes in the Tower project? I would greatly appreciate an introduction. I am keen to move this work forward in 2027.
Please sign our petition for DNA testing: www.murderinthetower.london
Thank you for your continued interest and support.
Warm wishes,
Gemma Morris-Conway
Historical novelist and researcher:
Founder, The Princes in the Tower Society Member, Norfolk Archaeological Trust Member the Historical Novel Society