The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa GregoryMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amazing! Just the right mix of "soap opera" and history. I loved all 600+ pages of this book and could not put it down. I was really interested in the approach that Gregory took to the homosexual circle in Queen Anne's courts. I had never heard about that possibility. I was also amazed at the efforts that families would take to improve themselves by using their worthless women as pawns.
I have been to the Tower of London in England. It is truly amazing, and eery at the same time. The scandal of that particular time is a real intrigue to me.
Great book! One of my favorites of the year. Perhaps one of my top 10 favorites.
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LOVE that one! The movie did not do it justice. Have you read her other books? I think this one by far is my favorite but the whole Tudor series she does is worth a look. Really gives you insight to the historical figures.
ReplyDeleteI have read ALL of her books. ALL of them are wonderful. I especially like The Boleyn Inheritance. It's not often that a book leaves me feeling breathless and a little sick to my stomach. If you haven't tried these, you have to!
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