The Other Boleyn Girl: the million-copy bestselling novel that reinvented historical fiction

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This chance for us Howards comes once in a century… 1521. Henry VIII rules over a fashionable court alive with pageant and celebration, the lack of a son his only threat. When youn g Mary Boleyn arrives at court, she becomes his new mistress, an unwitting pawn in the ambitions of the powerful Boleyn and Howard families.As Henry’s interest begins to wane, the Boleyns scheme to put forward Mary’s sister, Anne. Yet Anne Boleyn, newly returned from the French court, won’t agree to be Henry’s mistress – only his wife.Pitting the king’s desperation for an heir against the advice of his powerful advisors, Wolsey and Cromwell, what follows will change the course of a country’s history.This historical fiction, penned by the Sunday Times bestselling author, Philippa Gregory, is a riveting tale of ambition, betrayal, and romance. The Boleyn family's rise and fall from grace is a thrilling narrative that keeps the readers on the edge of their seats.For fans of Elizabeth Chadwick (The Royal Rebel), Anne R. Bailey (The Lady Ursula), Alison Weir (The Cardinal), Kristin Hannah (The Nightingale), and Ken Follett (The Armour of Light). Show more