- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Orion; MMP Latest Reissue edition (18 Feb 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752848542
- ISBN-13: 978-0752848549
- Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 163,834 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A dramatic recreation of the lives of two of the most famous women in history, Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I.
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It is 1560, and the newly crowned Elizabeth I is about to become romantically involved with Robert Dudley when an old woman appears bearing a diary written in the hand of the young queen's mother, Anne Boleyn. Elizabeth has grown up knowing nothing of her notorious mother but what official history put forth: that she was an adulterer and traitor and deserved to die. Now, reading her mother's diary, she learns the truth. She learns of the unstable King Henry VIII, the pious Queen Catherine, scheming Cardinal Wolsey, high-minded Thomas More and much, much more...
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46 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Often our imediate reaction to the mention of Anne Boleyn is one of intrigue, dark sexuality and sorcery. This view is no accident as following her death many who hated her were quick to dismember any fair qualities she may have had, as quikly as they severed her head.
Maxwells novel is one of the first i have read that plainly lays its sympathies with the second of Henry's queens, and the view that she was indeed, a victim of her own fate and position as a woman in Tudor England. Compared to Phillipa Gregory's novel throwing her sister mary into the lime light, Maxwells book certainly gives us leave to think upon the possability that Anne was not simply a willful and evil woman, but one who dearly loved her daughter Elizabeth even more than we are made to believe she enjoyed her own power over men.
On this note it is worthy to note that Elizabeth's famous abstination from the rule of men is atributed in Maxwells novel, to the revelations of her mothers diary. This in itself is interesting, and Elizabeths character is played somewhat like that of Shakurs recent movie of the same name.
All in all, an enthralling and enticing read that will spur those with an interest in the Boleyns and Elizabth to look further into the depths of myth and fact surrounding these wonderful historic women.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Splendidly factual for a work of fiction, and gave me a strange feeling of actually 'knowing' Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I. The last 3/4 of the book I read in one sitting - so gripping and unutterably sad was it, that I didn't notice my bathwater had turned stone cold until I finished the book. I've read just about everything on Anne Boleyn that I can lay my hands on, but none of them affected or touched me as much as this book. Yes, I cried my eyes out. And even though you know the ending, just a part of you thinks "This time, it will be different." Robin Maxwell, I salute you - a brilliant read.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Robin Maxwell's fantastic debut novel tells the story of Anne Boleyn in the key protaganist's own words. The book is well-written, witty, a real page turner and the dialogue and plot really hold-up. In my personal opinion anyone interested in history or even just a good read would be well-advised to buy this superb book!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Moving account of Anne Boleyn and her daughter
I found out about this book through 'The Anne Boleyn Files' and this novel is often praised by people who are 'Anne fans', because it is a very sympathetic account of her rise and... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Claire Lewis
Brilliant read
An absolutely brilliant read. If you are at all interested (or in my case obsessed) with all things Tudor you will love this. I couldnt put it down and read it in 2 days. Read more
Published 18 months ago by JoMcK
The Most Enjoyable
This book is simply a great read. I've read a *lot* of Tudor books, and this was one of my favourites. Really great first novel from Robin Maxwell.
Published 20 months ago by L. Brown
A Light Read
Don't expect historical accuracy from this light bedtime read. In fact, this make believe diary makes Phillipa Gregory's 'The Other Boleyn Girl' look like a PhD thesis. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Cressida
Amazing book
10/10 - I loved this book. It very well written and even though you know how it's going to end you just have to keep on reading.
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Published 23 months ago by Jirina Prochazkova
Great to have a different viewpont on Anne Boylen
I really like the way this book is told-in the form of a diary. It gives a different slant to the story. Read more
Published on 24 July 2009 by jilly
Historically accurate
I was slightly apprehensive at first when started reading the book, but quickly got involved with it, and as I am a big fan of Anne Boleyne and read everything I possibly can find... Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2009 by S. Jafarova
one of the best books I have ever read
I absolutely loved this book, it is one of the best I have ever read. It was so sad at the last bit where Anne Boleyn knowns she is going to die and writies to her beloved daughter... Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2009 by P. BARRASS
Absorbing read but perhaps one too many liberties!!!
What is our obsession with the Tutor period these days? What with the lavish series, the big-budget movie "The Other Boleyn Girl", not to mention Philappa Gregory's bestselling... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2009 by A. Lalor
An Excellent Premise - Well Written
The conceit that Anne Boleyn left behind a diary for her daughter, Queen Elizabeth I, to read, is a marvelous one. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2008 by Graceann Macleod
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