The Other Boleyn Girl

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Tudor intrigue through the Boleyn sisters' eyes.

If you're fascinated by the blend of history and drama, "The Other Boleyn Girl" will transport you to the heart of Tudor England. Imagine the opulence and the peril of court life, all seen through the complex relationship of two sisters vying for the king's favor. Philippa Gregory's rich detail and gripping narrative bring to life the dangerous allure of royal ambition and betrayal. It's a journey of power, passion, and the price of ascendance.

  • Romantic Novel of the Year (RoNa's) Award (2002)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Other Boleyn Girl

Regular price $18.90
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$17.01 Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9781416560609
Authors: Philippa Gregory
Publisher: Touchstone
Date of Publication: 2008-01-22
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.08
(rated by 501601 readers)

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Everyone knows the fate of Anne Boleyn, but not many know the story of her rise to majesty and the part played by her rival and sister, Mary, who was Henry's mistress and mother to two of his bastard children before the dazzling older Boleyn girl even caught his eye. Philippa Gregory, whose own role as the Queen of historical romance grows more secure with each new novel, has surpassed her self with this epic tale of lust, jealousy and betrayal. The Other Boleyn Girl charts the lives of both Boleyns--each in their turn "the other Boleyn Girl"--and their fiercely ambitious, conniving family who used the girls as pawns to advance their own positions at the court of Henry VIII. At 13, Mary is little more than a child when she is presented to Henry, ordered by her scheming family to serve her King and country by opening her legs whenever commanded, or doing anything else the great monarch desires. And while his loins are satisfied, life at court is sweet for the unofficial Queen and her pushy coterie. Inevitably though, the King's eyes soon begin to wander and Mary is overlooked, helpless to do anything but aid her family's plot to advance their fortunes, replace her with Anne and give Henry the greatest gift of all: a son and heir. So good a job has Ms Gregory done at portraying the Boleyns and
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Tudor intrigue through the Boleyn sisters' eyes.

If you're fascinated by the blend of history and drama, "The Other Boleyn Girl" will transport you to the heart of Tudor England. Imagine the opulence and the peril of court life, all seen through the complex relationship of two sisters vying for the king's favor. Philippa Gregory's rich detail and gripping narrative bring to life the dangerous allure of royal ambition and betrayal. It's a journey of power, passion, and the price of ascendance.

  • Romantic Novel of the Year (RoNa's) Award (2002)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.