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Six Tudor Queens: Anne Boleyn, A King's Obsession

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Six Tudor Queens: Anne Boleyn, A King's Obsession

By: Alison Weir
Narrated by: Anna Bentinck
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Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession by bestselling historian Alison Weir, author of Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen, is the second captivating novel in the Six Tudor Queens series. An unforgettable portrait of the ambitious woman whose fate we know all too well, but whose true motivations may surprise you. Essential reading for fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick.

'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' Guardian

The young woman who changed the course of history.

Fresh from the palaces of Burgundy and France, Anne draws attention at the English court, embracing the play of courtly love.

But when the King commands, nothing is ever a game.

Anne has a spirit worthy of a crown - and the crown is what she seeks. At any price.

ANNE BOLEYN. The second of Henry's Queens. Her story.
History tells us why she died. This powerful novel shows her as she lived.

SIX TUDOR QUEENS. SIX NOVELS. SIX YEARS.

(P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Ltd©2017 Alison Weir
Biographical Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Renaissance Royalty Women's Fiction Fiction Tudor

Critic Reviews

Alison Weir's wonderfully detailed novel offers a spellbinding solution to the mystery of Anne's true nature . . . Enthralling (Sarah Gristwood on Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession)
Weir's Boleyn is a highly intelligent idealist, who becomes the tragic victim of her own ambition. . . The novel is a triumph of fine detail and research and offers a complex depiction of an endlessly fascinating woman (Elizabeth Fremantle on Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession)
This is Anne Boleyn as you have never seen her before. I could not put it down (Tracy Borman on Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession)
A marvellous book - Anne comes alive and leaps from the page, fascinating, enthralling, full blooded - you can't help but fall in love with her. A brilliant evocation of the period - and a knife edge moment in British history. Wonderful (Kate Williams on Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession)
Alison Weir has brought English history's most famous 'other woman' compellingly to life. The story of Anne Boleyn's rise from accomplished court lady to Henry VIII's second queen is vividly told and the terror of her final days will haunt the reader. A must for all lovers of historical fiction (Linda Porter, author of Katherine the Queen and Royal Renegades)
Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else (Barbara Erskine)
Alison Weir is the doyen of Tudor fiction and non-fiction ... With Alison's light touch, [Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession] is fiction that reads as fact, and leaves us breathless, hoping ... then of course we recognise that we are not reading pure fiction after all, but a finely woven tapestry of fictional biography that stays with us long after we close the book at the final line. It is simply a masterpiece (Susan Ronald on Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession)
Weir's outstanding and sound historical research shines through, shedding new light on England's most controversial queen. Weir provides page after page of utterly compelling detail, keeping the reader hooked from start to finish. This book is not only a world apart from any other novel on Anne Boleyn, it is also an exquisite work of literary art (Nicola Tallis on Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession)
Detailed, immaculately researched and convincing (Antonia Senior)
Prominent royal biographer and historical novelist Weir is well-placed to craft this detailed fictional
portrait of Henry VIII's second wife . . . She explores Anne's influences and motivations, creating a
multifaceted portrait of an ambitious woman who reluctantly accedes to Henry's courtship and later acts
out of desperation to protect herself and her daughter, Elizabeth. Even readers who know Anne's story
well should gain insights from this revealing novel
A tender understanding of and genuine sympathy for this proud, much-loved and honourable Queen... I was gripped [from] start to finish (Mavis Cheek on Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen)
All stars
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Wonder if she was so cunning and cruel or just too ambitious. It doesn’t paint Henry very well but he is almost childish in his wants.

Ann Boleyn love hate

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Anna Bentinck narrated this historical story beautifully. It was easy to follow the different characters. I hope she narrates some more of these books.
Alison Weir is an marvellous author, being able to write the history in such an appealing way.

Excellent listening

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I have read many accounts of Anne Boleyn’s life and this one is the absolute best.
Alison Weir has woven a fabulous mosaic, wonderfully narrated by the very talented Anna Bentinck.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and have no hesitation in recommending it.

Anne Boleyn - what a life !

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Really enjoyed this audio book would definitely recommend. Lovely to hear history put into a story.

Great account of history

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A great historical novel ...I couldn't help liking Anne Boleyn and couldn't stop listening..Simply fascinating...

Great historical novel

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