by Philippa Gregory4 Stars
Historical Fiction
Setting: England664 Pages
Published in 2001
Ellie's ReviewThis is the historical fiction book about Anne Boleyn's sister, so of course you learn all about Anne's marriage to Henry VIII. It has a couple naughty sex scenes, so be warned. I'm glad I read this book before going to Scotland as it helped me picture what went on in some of the castles and great halls we visited. This is a page turner! I read this novel before any others in the series, which was fine as it stands by itself.
Book Summary
Two sisters compete for the greatest prize: the love of a king. When Mary Boleyn comes to court as an innocent girl of fourteen, she catches the eye of Henry VIII. Dazzled by the king, Mary falls in love with both her golden prince and her growing role as unofficial queen. However, she soon realizes just how much she is a pawn in her family's ambitious plots as the king's interest begins to wane and she is forced to step aside for her best friend and rival: her sister, Anne. Then Mary knows that she must defy her family and her king, and take her fate into her own hands. A rich and compelling tale of love, sex, ambition, and intrigue, The Other Boleyn Girl introduces a woman of extraordinary determination and desire who lived at the heart of the most exciting and glamorous court in Europe and survived by following her own heart.
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