Pre-numbered label used for registration.

To read (quickly!) and then to send to ILuvToRead2 as part of the "Cliff1976 Wish List reverse book relay".

This books charts the story of Mary Boleyn, younger sister of the more famous Ann; who becomes the mistress of Henry VIII at the age of 14 (and she is already married!) Due to the machinations of her family, the Howards, she is pushed into a secondary position at court as her sister strives to become Henry's second wife.

I found the book interesting in the main (mainly because I am interested in the Tudors) but did skip some passages as got a bit bored in places.

At over 500 pages long I think I might be excused though! Also, I knew what was going to happen!

The book is well researched and quite well written but a bit too much of a romantic pot boiler for me although I am glad of the chance to read it.

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Off to ILuvtoRead2.

Hope you enjoy the book!

Thanks for the book and the cool postcard!

Mailed to Apolonia as part of the Reverse Wish List Relay. Enjoy!

The first time I tried to pick this up and read it, I couldn't get into it because the way it is written the characters annoyed me. So I set it aside for quite a while. I must have been in a more forgiving mood last month when I read it because I did enjoy it. It did bother me that there were a lot of historical inaccuracies. I know it is fiction, but I like my historical fiction books to keep the facts straight and then write the fiction about things that are unknown and could be true. I don't like it when the writer changes major facts to fit the story. Still, I did enjoy reading it, and it got me to reacquaint myself with some English history. I'm not sure if I would read another Philippa Gregory novel or not. She certainly writes about interesting subjects, so I might give her book about Elizabeth a chance. Thanks for sharing your book veganknitter!

Book has arrived safely, Thanks!

I never saw the show so i didn't know what to expect. it's a big book with small print. I was glad I finally started it after a friend had recommended. It was very good. I want to read more of Gregory's books. Enjoy!