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Fabulous historical by No. 1 bestseller Philippa Gregory, the queen of Tudor novels.

Politics and passion are inextricably bound together in this compelling novel of the Tudor court.

The Boleyn family is keen to rise through the ranks of society, and what better way to attract the attention of the most powerful in the land than through the charms of one of the daughters, Mary Boleyn, at court? But Mary becomes the king's mistress at a time of change. He desperately needs an heir.

When Mary's sister Anne catches the king's eye, she won't agree to be his mistress - only his wife. What happens next is common knowledge - but here it is told in a way we've never heard it before, with all of Philippa Gregory's characteristic perceptiveness, backed by meticulous historical research and superb storytelling skills. Praise for Philppa Gregory:

'Gregory's research is impeccable which makes her imaginative fiction all the more convincing' Daily Mail

'Gregory is great at conjuring a Tudor film-set of gorgeous gowns and golden-lattered dining. She invokes some swoonsome images…while the politics are personal enough to remain pertinent' DailyTelegraph

'Subtle and exciting' Daily Express

'Written from instinct, not out of calculation, and it shows'
Peter Ackroyd, The Times

'For sheer pace and percussive drama it will take a lot of beating' Sunday Times Philippa Gregory is an internationally renowned author of historical novels. She holds a PhD in eighteenth-century literature from the University of Edinburgh. Works that have been adapted for television include A Respectable Trade, The Other Boleyn Girl and The Queen's Fool. The Other Boleyn Girl became a major film, starring Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Eric Bana. Philippa Gregory lives in the North of England with her family.