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The Other Boleyn Girl

by Philippa Gregory

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ISBN13: 9781416560609
ISBN10: 1416560602
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Two sisters competing 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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"Rather than settling for a picturesque rendering of court life, Gregory conveys its claustrophobic, all-consuming nature with consummate skill." Publishers Weekly

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"Absorbing tale of a Renaissance family determined to climb as high as they can, whatever the cost." Kirkus Reviews

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"Gregory captures not only the dalliances of court but the panorama of political and religious clashes throughout Europe. She controls a complicated narrative and dozens of characters without faltering, in a novel sure to please...fans of historical fiction." Library Journal

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"You want a real page-turner, but you don't want to tarnish your reputation for literary taste. The Other Boleyn Girl is your kind of...book." Newsday
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About the Author

Philippa Gregory is the author of fourteen books, one of which, Wideacre, was a New York Times bestseller. She holds a Ph.D. in eighteenth-century literature from the University of Edinburgh and lives in England.
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Dear Reader, November 26, 2008 (view all comments by Dear Reader)
Philippa Gregory has created a masterpiece.

The history is told so realistically, I felt as though I was there.

I cannot wait to read all the rest of Ms Gregory's novels and hope there will be many more.
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Elaine, March 16, 2008 (view all comments by Elaine)
This might be my all-time favorite book. Although it is an historical novel, which is not my favorite genre, it is so compellingly written, it is difficult to put down.

It is the story of Henry VIII's court through the eyes of Anne Boleyn's sister and provides a picture of the ambition and manipulativeness of families close to the court. It is a fascinating take on history.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781416560609
Author:
Gregory, Philippa
Publisher:
Touchstone Books
Subject:
Historical - General
Subject:
Romance - Historical
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
History
Subject:
Mistresses
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
January 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
664
Dimensions:
8 x 5.25 in
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