The Other Boleyn Girl,
by Philippa Gregory
This is a terrifically readable and endlessly fascinating epic read about Ann
Boleyn's sister Mary. Through Mary's eyes the reader is propelled to Henry
VIII's court and the intrigues and dramas in which Mary, Ann and their family
played leading roles. And, what a family they were - conniving, ruthless,
power-hungry and willing to do "whatever it took" to advance the Boleyn
influence and power. Gregory creates the court of Henry VIII which is alive with
hypnotic details about the customs, people, food, entertainments, politics and
events of that time. At the center of the story is Mary Boleyn who is used by
her family in an unending attempt to further the Boleyn name. This is a
remarkably readable and wonderfully interesting book. The paperback edition is
highly recommended as it includes a study guide and interview with Gregory in
the end.
-Roy
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