This is one of my all time favorite historical novels. The second in the six book series, all very good, each about one of the six wives of King Henry VIII.
The Other Boleyn Girl is based on the story of the Boleyn sisters, Mary Boleyn and the second queen, Anne Boleyn. Set in 1521 England, Queen Catherine of Aragon (the first wife) has failed to provide the king with the male heir that he so desperately desires.
Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, recognizes this as an opportunity to manipulate his family's way into the monarchy by putting his daughters, Mary and Anne, into the daily life with the king. While Mary was originally supposed to win the affections of the king and provide a male heir, it is Anne who ultimately catches the eye and absolute desire of the king.
Using manipulation, deceit and her womanly skills, she will stop at nothing to get what she wants... to be the new queen.
A sexy, scheming story of sibling rivalry and a story of what lengths people will go to to get what they want.
I highly recommend this entire series, however, this one novel is also an excellent stand alone story.
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