The Boleyn Inheritance

A Novel (The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels)

De: Philippa Gregory

Narrado por: Georgia Maguire, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Cathleen McCarron

Duración: 17 h y 12 m

Resumen del Editor

A brand-new unabridged recording of Philippa Gregory’s classic best seller featuring an afterword read by the author!

From “the queen of royal fiction” (USA Today) comes this New York Times best seller featuring three very different women whose fates are each bound by a bloody curse: the legacy of the Boleyn family.

After the death of his third wife, Jane Seymour, King Henry VIII of England decides to take a new wife, but this time, not for love. The Boleyn Inheritance follows three women whose lives are forever changed because of the king’s decision, as they must balance precariously in an already shaky Tudor Court.

Anne of Cleves is to be married to Henry to form a political alliance, though the rocky relationship she has to the king does not bode well for her or for England.

Katherine Howard is the young, beautiful woman who captures Henry’s eye, even though he is set to marry Anne. Her spirit runs free, and her passions run hot - though her affections may not be returned upon the king.

Jane Rochford was married to George Boleyn, and it was her testimony that sent her husband and infamous sister-in-law Anne to their deaths. Throughout the country, her name is known for malice, jealousy, and twisted lust.

The Boleyn Inheritance is a novel drawn tight as a lute string about three women whose positions brought them wealth, admiration, and power, as well as deceit, betrayal, and terror.

©2006 Philippa Gregory Limited (P)2019 Simon & Schuster

One of my favorite books by Philippa!

Absolutely loved this. I found the characters so compelling, particularly Anne of Cleves who was in an impossible situation. My favorite part, however, is the epilogue in which PG gives a scathing account of King Henry VIII and names him for what he was--a serial wife abuser and killer, and a tyrant.

The Boleyn Inheritance

I really enjoyed this book. I really liked hearing from three different perspectives & can’t wait for the next book!

Another excellent book in this series!

The user below complains of the lack of the french sword but it was stated multiple times. The term "her head on the block" is used by characters but never the ax.

Intricate telling of well known Tudor women

I like how we got to hear how ingratiated these well known women were, though none of them were really that close. Lady Rochford in particular. We all know her but rarely hear things from her perspective. I did notice several instances of repetitiveness that messed with the flow but not so bad that it ruined the story. All in all, well done.

Brought the History to Life

Not only did this story based on facts; it brought to light the pain of the three women caused by the King Henry the VII. This King barely puts to death Anne Boyle, he searches for the next Queen from Germany. she also an Ann, Ann of Cleaves. Ann was married and could not stand the king made her sick from his gangrenous leg wound. She therefore, chose to stay in their separate rooms. Ann tried to have a relationship with her stepchildren and Henry didn’t want that. He started to tramp around with Katherine Boleyn and started the hunt to get rid of Ann. There are treasonous things done of which can’t be undone. But the only one to survive Henry’s madness is Ann of Cleaves who dies in one of her many residences at the age of 41. The dialogues are very intriguing and each of the characters are truly brought to life. I would recommend the book. I found it enjoyable.

My favorite Philippa Gregory book

I have to say as much as I've enjoyed "The other Boleyn girl", this remains my favorite. Philippa Gregory does an amazing job of looking at the court of Henry VIII from the point of view of the Queens ( Anne of Cleves of whom little is known), Katherine Howard and the constant in this , Jane Bolelyn. Great character development and personalities and great narration for each character.

very well done

Loved how all 3 voices were portrayed by different readers and it made it easy to follow and gave it more personality very well done.

Another intriguing piece in the Plantagenet series

Continue to thoroughly enjoy this series and plan to move right on to the next!

Deliciously Scandalous!!

The intrigues, gameplay, wretchedness, and ghastly treachery are sublimely engrossing!! You'll absolutely fall in love!

Love this !

A novel that explains the women’s insight to their lives highs and lows for a life at court or was it for a blind believes in God or family?