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The Boleyn Inheritance

Pages
531
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

Philippa Gregory returns to the Tudor court, focusing on the tumultuous reigns of Henry VIII's fourth and fifth wives. Through the distinct voices of three ambitious women—Jane Boleyn, Anne of Cleves, and Katherine Howard—this novel explores their struggles for power, survival, and a place in history amidst the king's dangerous whims. Each woman tells her story, revealing the personal cost of royal ambition and the treacherous path to the throne.

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About the author

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Philippa Gregory

Philippa Gregory was born on 9 January 1954 in Nairobi, Kenya, the second daughter of Elaine (Wedd) and Arthur Percy Gregory, a radio operator and navigator for East African Airways. When she was two years old, her family moved to England. She was a "rebel" at school, but managed to attend the University of Sussex. She worked in BBC radio for two years before attending the University of Edinburgh, where she earned her doctorate in 18th-century literature, and she was named Alumna of the Year 200...

Characters

Jane BoleynProtagonist
Anne of ClevesProtagonist
Katherine HowardProtagonist
Catherine HowardSupporting
Thomas CromwellSupporting
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