Book 42

Book 42 was The Other Boleyn Girl, by Phillippa Gregory. This reread was inspired by the fact a movie has just come out based on the book. I enjoy the story greatly, since I have always had a lot of interest in Queen Elizabeth I, and this was about her mother and aunt.

The novel focuses on Mary Boleyn, who was King Henry the VIII's mistress prior to Anne Boleyn marrying him. The book takes a look at the machinations that went on by the Boleyn family to get Henry's attention and favor to the betterment of their family. The book is a quick read, and you feel for Mary throughout the whole story-she just wants to be left with her children, but is used as a pawn by almost everyone in the ever ending game of thrones.

The Other Boleyn Girl

Philippa Gregory

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