THE SIX LOVES OF JAMES I with Gareth Russell (Virtual)

What happens behind closed doors matters — whether it’s the palace or the headlines. Gareth Russell’s bold re-reading of King James I shows how his private relationships and passions shaped the politics and culture of his time. Expect surprising stories, clear history, and a conversation that makes the past feel vividly relevant. We’ll explore how intimacy, gossip, and patronage influenced big decisions—reminding us that the private lives of leaders still affect public life today.

Books are available for purchase on-site and online.

You may also like the following events from The Mark Twain House & Museum:

• This Sunday, 30th November, 10:00 am, Museum Store Sunday - November 30 in Hartford
• Next Thursday, 4th December, 07:00 pm, The Ghosts of Mark Twain in Hartford
• Next month, 11th December, 07:00 pm, THE GILDED AGE CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK: COOKIES AND TREATS FROM AMERICA’S GOLDEN ERA (In-Person) in Hartford