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One of history's most complex and alluring women, Anne Boleyn was irresistible to kings and commoners alike. Daughter of an ambitious country lord, Anne was sent to France to marry well and raise the family's fortunes. She soon surpassed even their greatest expectations when King Henry VIII swore he would put aside his loyal queen to make Anne his wife. And so he did, though the divorce would tear apart the English church and inflict religious turmoil and bloodshed on his people for generations to come.

Loathed by the English people, Anne was soon caught in the trap of her own ambition. When she failed to produce a much-desired male heir, her political rivals closed in, wrongfully accusing her of adultery and incest. Anne found herself imprisoned in the Tower of London, at the mercy of her husband and her enemies.

©1986 Jean Plaidy (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Tudor England Marriage Fiction Biographical Fiction Royalty Genre Fiction Sagas Middle Ages Biography

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"Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama." ( The New York Times)
Brilliant Research • Excellent Writing • Historical Detail • Emotional Depth • Human Approach • Wonderful Narration

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I didn't realize this book was historical fiction, but that's OK! It was enjoyable. I was surprised it kind of made Anne Boleyn out to be a heroine. Once I got used to the idea, that was OK too. I didn't fully know what a ******* Henry was!!! (I keep forgetting this was fiction but then after the book I googled around to find more about Henry and if he really boiled that guy in oil.) Now you have to get the book to see who was boiled in oil. I would hate to have lived back then because I think Henry may have poisoned the guy and boiled the cook in oil to hide his own misdeeds. This book makes you think about what it was like to live under absolute monarchy...no thanks!!! One of the best things about the book was showing how her upbringing may have shaped how Mary turned out later. If you didn't already know some of this you would not realize from the book how Mary was going to turn out. The only reason I don't give it five stars is I think it made Anne out to be too innocent. But an enjoyable read!

A different perspective on the Lady Anne

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The narration was so wonderful! it was if Ann Bolyn was talking! it was engrossing!

excellent narration!

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The story itself is good, not a page turner but engaging enough. The narrator was fine as long as she was using a British accent, but when she'd enter a French character and attempt the French accent it made me cringe, especially during a male French accent. It was worth it to get past those parts and complete the book...wasn't great...might've been better with a different narrator.

Worth it but...

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somewhat bland in regard to the portrayal of characters. Also the sixth finger and mole of Queen Anne is a total work of fiction

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This was my first Jean Plaidy. (THERE ARE PITIFULLY FEW OF JEAN PLAIDY'S BOOKS IN AUDIBLE!)
I must disagree with Alison Weir, who made minor derogatory remarks about Jean Plaidy's research in Weir's own Lady in the Tower. While I adore Ms. Weir, I must admit that this is one of the finest books about Anne Boleyn to date. Jean Plaidy has a new fan!

The writing style is excellent and the author gives us more background than I've yet to find. We learn about the death of her mother and the sweet relationship she had with her step-mother; her days in France; her obsession with the design of her own clothes, etc.

Because the story is seen through the eyes of a retrospective woman going to her death, Plaidy is able to give brilliant insights and observations of her research and study. Anne is trying to understand "what went wrong?". Her hindsight is 20/20, so we are treated to a narrative that is a great deal more objective.

Also, this was a joy to listen to. I sometimes get annoyed with Flosnik's work, but she was FLAWLESS in this book. Anne Flosnik has rarely been more appropriately cast as narrator!

Wow! The Best Story of Anne Boleyn!

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