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Philippa Gregory
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The Other Boleyn Girl |
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English |
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Mass Market Paperback |
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735 |
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2007-09-25 |
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1416556532 |
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Simon & Schuster |
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0.75 pounds |
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1.25 x 4.0 x 6.5 inches |
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Product Description
Sisterly rivalry is the basis of this fresh, wonderfully vivid retelling of the story of Anne Boleyn. Anne, her sister Mary and their brother George are all brought to the king's court at a young age, as players in their uncle's plans to advance the family's fortunes. Mary, the sweet, blond sister, wins King Henry VIII's favor when she is barely 14 and already married to one of his courtiers. Their affair lasts several years, and she gives Henry a daughter and a son. But her dark, clever, scheming sister, Anne, insinuates herself into Henry's graces, styling herself as his adviser and confidant. Soon she displaces Mary as his lover and begins her machinations to rid him of his wife, Katherine of Aragon.
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Joby (Canada) (2009/06/17):
Loved it & much better than the movie. Bought the book on my way to London from Paris. It really set the mood to do some sightseeing! This is from the back cover:A rich and compelling novel 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 heart. When Mary Boleyn comes to court as an innocent girl of fourteen, she catches the eye of Henry VIII. Dazzled, Mary falls in love with bother 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.
Samantha (USA: IL) (2010/03/02):
I have my B.A. in history and LOVE historical fiction. I also have a "thing" for Queen Elizabeth and any story relating to the events around her life (this story being about her father and his mistresses) as well as court life. I TRIED to like this book and even though I know its a bestseller and other people love this book - I hated it and couldn't finish it. To me, it was written way too much like a romance novel. If I had to read one more lengthy description of the cloaks the girl's wore I was gonna scream. I did see the movie also (a friend made me go) and I couldn't stop myself from pointing out the discrepencies between real life (which I prefer) and this story. I didn't like it - but I understand lots of people did, so give it a try!
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