The Boleyn Inheritance

A Novel (The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels)

By: Philippa Gregory

Narrated by: Georgia Maguire, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Cathleen McCarron

Length: 17 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

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?

Excellent Narration

I very much enjoyed the three narrators of this novel. It made the story more real and very enjoyable to listen to.

Great listen

Really enjoyable and I loved the 3 narrators- and the afterward by PG.

It is a bit repetitive at times, but I loved the story so much I was happy to re-hear details :)

Disappointed

I wanted to like this book but found it disappointing. There were parts that were great and I guess I’d hoped for more of the true story fleshed out. I am a fan of Ms Gregory and have most of her other books.

Stupendous!!!!

I was up all night listening to this book. No embellishment here......this series is epic.
From the author's use of the written word as cinematography (yes, it's that good), the "living characters", and the fabulous narration I could find no flaws in this book.
This series is amazing, done and said. Get it. You won't regret it.