Anne Boleyn

A King's Obsession

By: Alison Weir

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Length: 19 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's Summary

A novel filled with fresh insights into the story of Henry VIII's second - and most infamous - wife, Anne Boleyn. The new book in the epic Six Tudor Queens series, from the acclaimed historian and best-selling author of Katherine of Aragon.

It is the spring of 1527. Henry VIII has come to Hever Castle in Kent to pay court to Anne Boleyn. He is desperate to have her. For this mirror of female perfection he will set aside his queen and all Cardinal Wolsey's plans for a dynastic French marriage.

Anne Boleyn is not so sure. She loathes Wolsey for breaking her betrothal to the Earl of Northumberland's son, Harry Percy, whom she had loved. She does not welcome the king's advances; she knows that she can never give him her heart. But hers is an opportunist family. And whether Anne is willing or not, they will risk it all to see their daughter on the throne.

©2017  Alison Weir (P)2017 Recorded Books

Very good read

This is a case of truth is stranger than fiction. You cannot make up this stuff up!

Great but too quiet.

Great story, when I could hear it. When the story called for quiet talk, it was whispered so quietly that I could only hear it with earphones from my Kindle Keyboard. I like the narrator's voice, she did both men's and women's voices very well, just needs to be louder. I love Alison Weir's historical stories and her habit of putting the year at the beginning of each chapter.

Catherine vs Anne

I first read Catherine of Aragon and the first part of this book covered much of the same material through the eyes of Anne.
As for the debate over the morals of Anne and her sister, Mary, I have no idea of the truth in those matters, but the book was interesting and well written.

Obsessed!

What did you like about this audiobook?

Alison Weir really brings the Tudors to life. A richly detailed biography of this ambitious, and doomed, young woman. Weir weaves in Boelyn's quest for power over love and Henry VIII's determination to make her his queen. For anyone who is obsessed with the wives of Henry VIII, this is an excellent series. I'm looking forward to the other biographies.

How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?

I'm even more curious about the other Tudor wives and the king's descent into madness.

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

The audio performance is engaging. She is able to bring to life the individual voices.

Anne's Other Side

With her uncanny ability to bring historical facts to living color, Alison has brought life and some notoriety to an otherwise overlooked character in King Henry's repertoire. Previously, I thought only of Anne as a conniving wench who used her sexuality to lure a king and displace a queen.
Fancy or fact, she has become someone of substance and conscience who let jealousy, greed, and power lead her into the sins that ultimately sealed her fate. She, perhaps inadvertently and selfishly, gave credence and fuel to the Protestant reformation and exposure to the corruption that had insidiously overtaken the church at that time.
I definitely recommend this novel and the author for great creativity, insight and intrigue.

excellent read

I was mesmerized throughout. time flew by so fast while listening to this story. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Interesting and Compelling

I found this to be a refreshing telling of Anne Boleyn's story - without the usual salacious foreshadowing that often comes with Anne's story. Rather than merely chronicling events as they happened, Weir chose to let them unfold only through Anne's perception. This was a more pious Anne than is often portrayed, perhaps more researched and realistic. I enjoyed this very much. The narration was excellent.

Amazing story, well written and performed

One of the most amazing stories in history, brought to life in well-written, historically accurate novel form. Performed EXTREMELY well. The only downside (minor) is that it is just a bit long — trimming a few scenes would not have damaged the impact of the story or the performance. Truly enjoyed.

Fantastic

Another fantastic book from Weir. This take on Anne Boleyn's life and entanglements with King Henry is interesting. For Tudor England lovers this book is a must.

very well done

Love it it was well read. the story was very well written. I've read many of her books this is one of the best