In this second novel of Alison Weirβs epic Six Tudor Queens series, the acclaimed author and historian weaves exciting new research into the story of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIIIβs most infamous wife, a woman ahead of her time whose very lifeβand deathβforever changed a nation. Born into a noble English
Anne Boleyn, a King's Obsession
β Scribed by Weir, Alison
- Book ID
- 109522533
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Year
- 2017
- Tongue
- en-US
- Weight
- 4 MB
- Series
- Six Tudor Queens 2
- Category
- Fiction
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β¦ Synopsis
In this second novel of Alison Weir's epic Six Tudor Queens series, the acclaimed author and historian weaves exciting new research into the story of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's most infamous wife, a woman ahead of her time whose very life --and death--forever changed a nation.
Born into a noble English family, Anne is barely a teenager when she is sent from her family's Hever Castle to serve at the royal court of the Netherlands. Yet what seems a strategic move on the part of her opportunistic father is actually a chance for the girl to grow and discover herself. There, and later in France, Anne thrives, preferring to absorb the works of progressive writers rather than participate in courtly flirtations. She also begins to understand the inequalities and indignities suffered by her gender.
Anne isn't completely inured to the longings of the heart, but her powerful family has ambitious plans for her future that override any wishes of her own. When the King of...
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