The Other Boleyn Girl: A Novel Review

I chose to read this novel after seeing trailers for the movie of the same name.  I also enjoyed the first season of The Tudors and knew the book would appeal to me. 

We all know the tale of Anne Boleyn, but by telling it again through the eyes of her sister and rival, Mary, the  story takes on a whole new level of drama.  Anne is ten times the temptress and all the more power-driven in this light, which makes for an unforgettable read. 

In the author's notes, Philippa Gregory does explain how little is actually known about Mary Boleyn except for the rough details of her relationship with the king, her marriages and the lives of her children.  It is with this and the known facts of Anne Boleyn and other family members that she creates this work of fiction based on history.  It is so well done that one can actually believe that this was how life was for Mary Boleyn.

Bravo!  I will be reading other novels by this author!