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The Other Boleyn Girl
 

The Other Boleyn Girl

by Philippa Gregory

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... (read more)

Top tags: historical fiction,  england,  fiction,  henry viii,  romance (all tags)

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Laura B
  • Rated 5 stars

“WOW! I was completely engulfed in this book. It is frightening to know how these girls were treated all in the name of politics. An absolutely excellent read!”

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Tiffany G
  • Rated 2 stars

“Historically interesting, but too sexually graphic.”

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  • Rated 4.233227 stars
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  • Rated 4.5 stars
  

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  • Sheila M

    sheila m said:

    “I think this is a well-written fictional version of what court life was like during the reign Henry the VIII (was it?) and what a fiend he was. I was captively fascinated while I was reading it, yet felt at times, I wanted it to move a bit faster when weighed down in too much detail. I finally finished, and thought I'd read another Gregory novel, and a little more time went by. I thought: it's actually kind of soap-operish, and have not visited Gregort since.”

    posted 2 weeks ago
  • Mtnmoovr

    mtnmoovr said:

    “WOW!! This is a book I fought and fought. No matter how many people told me it was great, I just couldn't believe them because , well, this book is "historical fiction" and I don't like "historical fiction". No more will I say that! This has got to be one of the best books I've ever read, historical fiction or not. It grabbed me from the first chapter and never let go. The story of Mary, Anne, George and Henry will not be one I soon forget. Excellent book!!”

    posted 3 weeks ago
  • Mtnmoovr

    mtnmoovr said:

    “WOW!! This is a book I fought and fought. No matter how many people told me it was great, I just couldn't believe them because , well, this book is "historical fiction" and I don't like "historical fiction". No more will I say that! This has got to be one of the best books I've ever read, historical fiction or not. It grabbed me from the first chapter and never let go. The story of Mary, Anne, George and Henry will not be one I soon forget. Excellent book!!”

    posted 3 weeks ago
  • Badmojo

    badmojo said:

    “This was my first foray into historical fiction and I absolutely loved it. I read it in one day. Every time I had to put it down to go do something, I would keep thinking I was missing part of a movie I was watching. The book is that detailed and absorbing. You really feel like you're part of the story. Love love love it. Can't wait to read more from her.”

    posted 3 weeks ago
  • yoyi71

    yoyi71 said:

    “By far one of the best books I have ever read. The movie was good only if you didn't read the book. They left a lot out but i did enjoy it.”

    posted 3 weeks ago
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