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A perfectly written, immersive, and emotional return to the Tudor court
Philippa Gregory expertly brings to life the Tudor court of Henry VIII through the viewpoint of Jane Boleyn, sister in law to Anne Boleyn and a quietly inf... READ MORE
A considered, necessary exploration of Jane Boleyn and excellent critique of the rule and court
'It's always a circle dance,' I say. 'Round and round...'
'Of course I am mad. Nobody could be at the court of this king unless they were put of their wit... READ MORE
A fascinating account
I have read all of Phillipa Gregory's novels, and especially the tudor queens. This one joins the others in the series as an excellent account of the tudor... READ MORE
Travel back in time to the Tudor court
Historical fiction has always been one of my loves, and the lives (and deaths) of the six wives of Henry is a subject matter of bizarre fascination. Here w... READ MORE
Return to the Tudor Court of Henry VIII
I’d forgotten how much I love Philippa Gregory and her eye on the complex world of the Tudor court until about 3 pages into this one when I fell back in lo... READ MORE
A Compelling Insight Told From The Boleyn Who Served Under 5 Queens Of Henry VIII
I didn't know the story of Anne Boleyn. cousin to 2 wives of Henry VIII & served under 5 of them.
With spymasters watching her and a temperamental king sw... READ MORE
Synopsis
Sister. Liar. Witness. Spy. Traitor?
Her secrets shaped a kingdom. The truth will change history.
Jane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor court. Where nothing is more powerful than a secret. And power rests on the edge of a tyrant King’s sword.
She wears many masks – loving wife, devoted sister, and obedient spy. It’s what a woman must do to survive.
The only weapon she has is her voice.
They say Jane’s whispers sealed the fate of two queens. They called her a liar and a traitor.
But the truth is far more dangerous…
Philippa Gregory brings the Boleyn traitor out of the shadows in an explosive story of one woman’s survival in the deadly dance of the Tudor Court.
Publisher information
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN: 9780008744984
- Number of pages: 496
- Dimensions: 240 x 159 x 46 mm
- Weight: 740g
- Languages: English
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View allMachinations and treachery in the court of Henry VIII.
Phillipa Gregory’s second novel about Jane Boleyn, sister-in-law of the ill-fated Anne, tells her story from a different perspective from The Other Boleyn ... READ MORE
Expertly written and researched
Another really interesting historical novel from Philippa Gregory. This time concentrating on Jane Boleyn. Wife of George and sister in law of Anne. The au... READ MORE
Gregory ‘executes’ another gripping Tudor novel
Philippa Gregory, I bow down to you yet again for executing (pun intended) another gripping Tudor novel. Thank you so much to HarperCollins and Net Galley ... READ MORE
A must read
In this brilliant novel Jane Boleyn is a courtier, survivor and expert navigator of a mercurial , despotic king Henry VIII, (notorious for having married 6... READ MORE
Gregory at her finest
Educated Jane Morley marries into the Boleyn family, a family on the rise in Henry VIII's court, her husband, charismatic George, her sister in law the new... READ MORE
A thrillingly immersive journey to the Tudor Court
Philippa Gregory’s new book sheds light on the untold story of Jane Boleyn, revealing a woman trained since childhood to navigate the fickle and treacherou... READ MORE
Philippa Gregory does it again
This is a welcome return to the Tudor court for fans of Philippa Gregory! Despite her earlier characterisation of Jane Boleyn as a villain, Gregory has cra... READ MORE
Excellent historical novel
Another excellent historical novel from an excellent author. Based on life at the court of Henry VIII as seen through the eyes of Jane Boleyn Lady in waiti... READ MORE
Masterfully handled historical fiction
Philippa Gregory has again produced a fascinating insight into life at the court of Henry VIII and the skullduggery and political backstabbing needed to su... READ MORE
Another wonderful book by Philippa Gregory
The book did not disappoint. I was immediately taken back to the treacherous court of Henry V111. I thought I knew a lot about this court, but this book sh... READ MORE
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History from a female point of view
An alternative view of life in the court of the tyrant Henry VIII told from the viewpoint of a long serving lady in waiting
Jane Boleyn has been previous... READ MORE
Intriguing and dramatic
If you’re a fan of Philippa Gregory’s Tudor novels, The Boleyn Traitor is as gripping as any she’s written.
This time, the story unfolds through the ey... READ MORE
Superb, simply superb.
Jane Boleyn, otherwise known as Lady Rochford, was one of the minor Tudor women for whom there was little documentation in her own time, but she’s brought ... READ MORE
A great re-evaluation of the court of Henry VIII
Boleyn Traitor is Philippa Gregory's first return to the court of Henry VIII in a work of fiction in many years. She tells the story of Henry and five of h... READ MORE
A magnificent historical tale
Historical storyteller extraordinaire Philippa Gregory takes on the life of Jane Boleyn, England’s most hated lady-in-waiting, in her latest epic reimagini... READ MORE
Brilliant read!
Enthralling!. Philippa Gregory never fails to make you feel you are back there in time learning new facts about history firsthand.. I knew virtually nothin... READ MORE
thrilling story of Jane Rochford
1534 the Tudor court is a tapestry of politics, sex and intrigue. At the centre of this spiders web sits King Henry Vlll and his latest wife, the clever an... READ MORE
A new perspective on Jane Boleyn
Having read most of Philippa Gregory’s Tudor and Plantagenet series, I wondered what was left to write but found a new twist on the tales I’d previously re... READ MORE
Wonderful read
Philippa Gregory never fails to deliver an amazing and fascinating read, I’ve read every one over again, I would love if she could write a novel on Katheri... READ MORE
Jane Boleyn brought to life
Philippa Gregory is the queen of Tudor fiction. In this book the spotlight is on Jane Boleyn as she navigates the treacherous politics of the Tudor court. ... READ MORE
Machinations and treachery in the court of Henry VIII
Phillipa Gregory’s second novel about Jane Boleyn, sister-in-law of the ill-fated Anne, tells her story from a different perspective from The Other Boleyn ... READ MORE
Seriously recommended
At 66 I can't remember reading many historical novels. The research done for this book was immense. For me the Tudors were the most interesting group in hi... READ MORE
Boleyn Traitor
I read all of Philippa books and I like the way she deals with this part and other parts of history. I hope we have more to come and enjoy.
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Brilliantly written
I have read all the cousins war but this was the most riviting read. Another fantastic historical read. I hope there is more to come from phillipa Gregory.
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Brings History Alive
I have been a fan of Philippa Gregory for many years although I have not read any of her books in the last few years. When reading her novels it is very ea... READ MORE
Good book
Haven't finished the book but what I read it's interesting
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