The Other Boleyn Girl
Registered by cats-eye of Bishop Auckland, County Durham United Kingdom on 1/14/2006
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Journal Entry 1 by cats-eye from Bishop Auckland, County Durham United Kingdom on Saturday, January 14, 2006
Synopsis (from Amazon.co.uk):
Fabulous historical novel set in the court of King Henry VIII. Mary Boleyn attracts the attention of the young king and becomes his mistress; when he tires of her, she sets out to school her sister, Anne, as a replacement. Politics and passion are inextricably bound together in this compelling drama. 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 to place their most beautiful young woman at court? But Mary becomes the king's mistress at a time of change. He needs his personal pleasures, but he also needs an heir. The unthinkable happens and the course of English history is irrevocably changed. For the women at the heart of the storm, they have only one weapon; and when it's no longer enough to be the mistress, Mary must groom her younger sister in the ways of the king. 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 research and superb storytelling skills.
Fabulous historical novel set in the court of King Henry VIII. Mary Boleyn attracts the attention of the young king and becomes his mistress; when he tires of her, she sets out to school her sister, Anne, as a replacement. Politics and passion are inextricably bound together in this compelling drama. 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 to place their most beautiful young woman at court? But Mary becomes the king's mistress at a time of change. He needs his personal pleasures, but he also needs an heir. The unthinkable happens and the course of English history is irrevocably changed. For the women at the heart of the storm, they have only one weapon; and when it's no longer enough to be the mistress, Mary must groom her younger sister in the ways of the king. 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 research and superb storytelling skills.
arrived today.that was fast and just in time.Will be on the mend after surgery tomorrow and needing good reading material.
An excellent historical fiction.This was well written.I enjoyed the perspective of Mary being the center of the story rather than Anne.Thanks for sharing.
Journal Entry 4 by oldreader at RABCK in A RABCK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Monday, November 6, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (11/6/2006 UTC) at RABCK in A RABCK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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mailed today/a bookrelay trade
mailed today/a bookrelay trade
Thanks, I received this today in the mailbox.
This was quite an interesting read and even gave me a mini-history lesson. I wasn't sure that I was going to like it when I started to read it, but I soon found myself flipping through the pages to see Mary Boleyn's perspective on events.
All in all this was an enjoyable read, and I would definitely read more of Philippa Gregory's work.
Offered up in the Hot Titles! BookRelay.
All in all this was an enjoyable read, and I would definitely read more of Philippa Gregory's work.
Offered up in the Hot Titles! BookRelay.
Accepted by lukutuoli. Will be heading off to Finland very soon.
Dropped in the mailbox this afternoon.
Journal Entry 9 by lukutuoli from Tampere, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The book arrived today with your special surpise, brewski, thanks :))) The books and the envelope were in perfect condition although it took almost two months for them to travel the long journey!
I'm certain that this book will get still more readers in the future after I've read it...
I'm certain that this book will get still more readers in the future after I've read it...
Journal Entry 10 by lukutuoli from Tampere, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Friday, October 31, 2008
I haven't read much historical fiction before and my knowledge about history is minimal, so I haven't much to compare this novel with. I liked this book, however, it was interesting to dive to the 16th century! The role of women is really something different compared with our time. I liked the character of Mary best, but wondered, if Anne was such an evil as described in this book? You really couldn't like her very much!
I've read a couple of other Gregory's books before, and I'm glad there are some others on my TBR-shelf :)
I've read a couple of other Gregory's books before, and I'm glad there are some others on my TBR-shelf :)
Journal Entry 11 by lukutuoli at Holiday Gift Giving, Holiday Gift Giving -- Controlled Releases on Friday, October 31, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (10/31/2008 UTC) at Holiday Gift Giving, Holiday Gift Giving -- Controlled Releases
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This book will be sent as a Holiday Gift Giving -surprise to someone who has it on the wishlist. Enjoy!
This book will be sent as a Holiday Gift Giving -surprise to someone who has it on the wishlist. Enjoy!
Oh thank you thank you thank you! My first wishlist book granted; it arrived with a HGG 2008 surprise package. I feel so blessed :)
Released 11 yrs ago (6/26/2012 UTC) at By Mail, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases
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This book goes to build a school library in Gambia! I haven't read this book but I can download it to my Kindle later. I hope this book brings much joy to new readers in Africa.