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Nov 11, 2022
I just finished this book in November 2022. Katherine and her ladies somewhat resemble the bachelorettes of Bachelor in Paradise while Henry reminds me of someone else, a man who did not like bad news. However, Henry had more power than…
Mar 07, 2020CCrumley60 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
March 2020. Loaned to me by Eileen. Very good historical fiction depicting the madness of King Henry VII mid 16th century.
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Dec 30, 2019cathycura3 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Philippa Gregory has a excellent command of the historical era and time period. She really brings to life the various Queens and woman during those dark decades. They had no say and were nothing more than cheap goods bought, sold or…
Feb 12, 2019robinandrews10 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is one of my favorite Philippa Gregory novels. Excellent read.
Mar 28, 2013MargieAnn rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Loved every bit of it.
sasha21
Nov 25, 2011sasha21 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely LUV all books by Philippa Gregory!!!!
lmpoulson
Aug 25, 2011lmpoulson rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant book. My only complaints being it was pretty slow moving and a few chapters could definitely have been eliminated and it wouldn't have made a shred of difference. But overall, brilliant story, fantastic research, amazing writer.…
May 17, 2011stasiaandkksmom rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is AMAZING! couldn't put it down! want to read it again and aagain!
Apr 18, 2011beverlymccool rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!! Make sure to read "The Other Boleyn Girl" first and you'll know everything thats going on. If you like historical fiction, you'll enjoy this.
Feb 24, 2011
Gregory's book, one of historical fiction is set in England during the tumultuous time of Henry VIII. The novel is a story about many things, chief among them being fear. Henry, having disposed of his first three wives, sends for Anne of…
Nov 09, 2010B_Mammen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I find this an Interesting way of setting up the format for this book. Individual chapters for each character, place and date and proceeding by this method to tell an interesting story from history.
Sep 15, 2010AndreaRowe rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Another fascinating book by Philippa Gregory. This book tells the story of Jane Boleyn, George's wife and sister-in-law to Anne, as well as the unfortunate tale of Anne of Cleves and Kitty Howard, wives number four and five to Henry VIII.
Jul 27, 2010tinker_bell19 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Let's just say it's better than I thought. Much better....It made me want to know more about King Henry and his many wives.
Jan 25, 2010HylaryL rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A very good follow-up to the "Other Boleyn Girl" explaining what happens after Anne Boleyn's execution. I found it to be more enjoyable than "The Other Boleyn Girl" (it's more fast-paced) and liked the three different point of views the…
Nov 16, 2009Bells rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Gregory skilfully tells the story of Henry's 4th and 5th queens. Another winner.
Aug 15, 2008jbeckber rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Glad I read it to finish (the Henry VIII series) but felt that it was written just to finish it off - the characters weren't that likeable and I glossed over the pages as it rambled.
Aug 13, 2008avidreaderCB rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Great way to learn a bit about history - King Henry VIII sounds like a complete madman by Gregory's account.
Sep 10, 2007
The three characters portrayed in this book really came alive. I was afraid that the book might be stuffy, but it was far from it. This book was a lot of fun to read; highly entertaining!
Mar 06, 2007
If you like historical fiction you will like this book. It seems like there are so many books about KIng Henry and his first two wives but then what?? This gives us a good chunk of
Feb 24, 2007
I did enjoy this one. Poor Katherine Howard. She didn't live a long life at all. I was rooting for her ..... Reading Philippa's historical fiction always leave me wanting more.
Feb 12, 2007GingerKaren rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Told in three distinct voices, this novel focuses on the roles that women were expected to take in the court of the aging King Henry VIII. Anne of Cleves is brought to England to become the fourth wife, but soon embarrasses herself and…