This book has been on my shelves for a very long time now - I think I might've brought it with me from London. It's time to read it and pass it on soon!

"Shy, plain Lady Jane Parker feels out of place in Henry VIII's courtly world of glamour and intrigue-until she meets the handsome George Boleyn. Overjoyed when her father arranges their marriage her elation is abruptly cut short when she meets Anne..."

UPDATE: It was a quick, easy read, just perfect to "unload" my brain from the previous book I've read, which was horrible. I loved all the scandalous details about Henry the VIII's entourage, and I had no pity for anyone, except, perhaps, Catherine of Aragon.

Travelling to the winner of the "Second Historical Fiction Sweepstake". Enjoy!


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Hooray, I am the lucky winner of the historical fiction sweepstake so thank you very much for sending this book to me.

Excellent read and I am somewhat fascinated with the whole Tudor dynasty so this was a good but not too taxing read

Happy birthday RBACK to a fellow bookcrosser who has similar historical fiction on her shelves so I hope this will be to her liking

Thank you Kinedi! This is my favourite genre and is gratefully received as part of my birthday parcel.

Emily Purdy is a new author to me. I am extremely impressed with the way that this period of history has been presented.

I feel each Queen, Lady Jane Rochford, and George Boleyn were described and analysed in an open and fair manner, allowing the reader to ask their own questions about them and their behaviours. I feel the author led and encouraged the reader to do this, which is a refreshing approach.
This is my favourite period of English History, and the author, has left me wanting to discover even more about this time and learn as much as I can. Surely this can only be a positive result...!

Giving my neighbour who is not currently a bookcrosser.
We share quite a few genres and may take them to hospital and put in her ward's staff room.

I hope this book travels a lot so it can be enjoyed by many.

Giving my neighbour who is not currently a bookcrosser.
We share quite a few genres and may take them to hospital and put in her ward's staff room.

I hope this book travels a lot so it can be enjoyed by many.