*A stunning new unabridged recording available on audio download*The acclaimed international bestseller of the Tudor court during the years of Henry VIII’s pursuit of Anne Boleyn - and the revolutionary sequence of events that followed.1521. Young Mary Boleyn arrives at court maid in waiting and favourite to Queen Katherine of Aragon.Yet Mary catches the eye of the capricious king and - propelled by the ambitions of the powerful Boleyn family - she betrays her queen and takes her place as Henry VIII’s new mistress.But while Mary is in childbed a rival comes to court - her sister Anne a young woman ruthless in her drive to become queen.With her own destiny unknown and the Boleyn enemies gathering Mary must defy her family - and command her own fate.With an exclusive afterword written and read by Philippa Gregory exploring the inspiration behind Mary’s story.This historical fiction penned by the Sunday Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory is a riveting tale of ambition betrayal and romance. The Boleyn family's rise and fall from grace is a thrilling narrative that keeps the readers on the edge of their seats.For fans of Elizabeth Chadwick (The Royal Rebel) Ken Follett (The Armour of Light) Alison Weir (Mary I) Kristin Hannah (The Nightingale) and Jodi Picoult (The Storyteller).
