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History has long cast George Boleyn in the shadow of his more infamous sister, Anne Boleyn. Known primarily for his tragic downfall—executed on charges of treason, incest, and conspiracy against King Henry VIII—George has too often been reduced to a footnote in Tudor history. But there was so much more to this remarkable man. In this meticulously researched and compelling biography, Clare Cherry and Claire Ridgway bring George Boleyn vividly to life—not as a tragic accessory to his sister’s fall, but as a gifted poet, skilled diplomat, influential courtier, and loyal brother ...

First-person fictional account of Anne Boleyn’s life from her life in the Flemish and French courts to her rise in England as Henry VIII’s second wife. After becoming the mother to Queen Elizabeth I, Anne fell from grace and was beheaded on orders from her husband at the age of thirt-five.

Love Letters from Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn offers a rare and intimate glimpse into one of the most consequential romances in English history. Written in the early 16th century, these private letters reveal a side of King Henry VIII rarely seen in official records: ardent, vulnerable, impatient, and deeply infatuated.

Join Rachel Anne Ridge, author of the beloved memoir Flash, in a journey back to the pasture. As she adopts a second rescue donkey as a little brother for Flash - a miniature named Henry - she finds that walking with donkeys has surprising lessons to teach us about prayer, renewing our faith, and connecting to God in fresh ways. 

Disgraced. Beheaded. And out for revenge . . . We all know what happened to Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn. But what if she woke up the day after her execution and took it upon herself to seek justice? “Fabulous! A marvelously inventive and mythic reworking of the story of Anne Boleyn...

Told with intimacy and haunting immediacy, The Last Days of Anne Boleyn gives voice to Anne as history has seldom allowed: sharp-witted, fiercely loyal, and profoundly human. Imprisoned within the Tower, she faces the crushing weight of betrayal and accusation, yet clings to her daughter Elizabeth and to the truth that no scaffold can silence. From her dazzling rise at the glittering courts of Burgundy and France to the perilous heights of Henry VIII’s throne, Anne’s journey is one of brilliance and danger. She is celebrated for her wit, her boldness, and her unyielding spirit, yet ...

Actor Rahul Bose lends his golden voice to some ethereal love letters written by some great personalities from the bygone era. King Henry VIII (1491 – 1547) of England, changed the face of both politics and religion in 16th century Europe. Determined to divorce his first wife, Catherine of...

A short Tudor ghost story to intrigue and chill the heart. Katherine Howard is the young and beautiful new bride of Henry VIII. She enjoys being queen consort but her love for the aging king is as superficial as the sparkling gifts he lavishes upon her. When she begins an affair with the dashing Thomas Culpepper, the young lovers receive a series of eerie warnings from beyond the grave. It's too dangerous to cheat on the king. History is about to repeat itself and not even the spirit of Anne Boleyn can save them. The Spirit of Anne Boleyn is a spine-tingling short story at 6500 words. ...

The #1 New York Times bestseller from “the queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY) and the author of Boleyn Traitor Philippa Gregory is a rich, compelling novel of love, sex, ambition, and intrigue surrounding the Tudor court of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and the infamous Boleyn family. When Mary...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author behind the acclaimed Starz series The White Queen comes the story of lady-in-waiting Margaret Pole and her unique view of King Henry VIII’s stratospheric rise to power in Tudor England. As an heir to the Plantagenets, Margaret is seen by the...

Une auteure de comédies romantiques qui ne croit plus en l'amour. Un écrivain renommé en panne d'inspiration. Lancés dans un défi, ces deux-là pourraient bien voir leurs convictions sur l'amour et le bonheur bouleversées à jamais... Augustus Everett est un écrivain talentueux, un écrivain "sérieux", le nouveau génie des lettres américaines. January Andrews ne compte plus les bestsellers qu'elle a publiés, mais dans un tout autre registre : la comédie romantique.

History remembers Anne Boleyn at the moment England decided she mattered. She is most often introduced as a woman standing in the path of a king—ambitious, dangerous, luminous, and doomed. Her story, we are told, begins when Henry VIII notices her. This book disagrees. Long before England summoned her home, Anne Boleyn had already been shaped by power. Raised between Hever Castle and the courts of Austria and France, she learned early that daughters could be currency, that favor could be revoked without warning, and that women were often sacrificed quietly for the advancement of men. She ...

#1 New York Times bestselling author and “queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory brings to life the story of Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford, a woman of passion and of legend who navigated a treacherous path through the battle lines in the War of the Roses to bring her family...

Henry VIII, King of England and Ireland in the first half of the 16th century, is one of history’s most famous monarchs for many reasons. He ruled ruthlessly, was quick to cry “treason!” and execute, and equally quick to fall in and out of love. Henry changed the religious fabric of England forever and left his mark on the wider world - but what of the six women he took as his queens? From the regal and capable Catherine of Aragon to the patient and generous Katherine Parr, Henry’s wives represented a range of personalities, goals, beliefs, and influences on the king.

Abandoned before she could read her letters, given no true education, and shuffled between indifferent relatives, Katherine Howard entered the Tudor court with nothing but charm, youth, and a desperate desire to belong. She would find instead a world eager to use her. Drawing from the surviving State Papers, ambassadorial dispatches, household accounts, and contemporary chronicles, Katherine Howard: A Child Forsaken tells the story not of a temptress, but of a vulnerable girl shaped—then shattered—by the ambitions and desires of men. Raised without guidance, thrust into the glittering ...

In this groundbreaking biography of Queen Anne Boleyn, learn how the ill-fated second wife of Renaissance England's Henry XVIII met her downfall–and how she came to be so vilified and misunderstood. Anne Boleyn has mesmerized the general public for centuries. Her tragic execution at the Tower...

In this New York Times bestseller that inspired the critically acclaimed Starz miniseries The White Queen, Philippa Gregory tells the tale of Anne Neville, a beautiful young woman who must navigate the treachery of the English court as her father, known as the Kingmaker, uses her and her sister...

Separate countries to rule. One heart to share. Will duty or love prevail? ◆ FIRST PLACE WINNER - 2022 CHAUCER Book Awards for Pre-1750s Historical Fiction ◆ WINNER of the Highly Recommended award from The Historical Fiction Company ◆ Royalty ◆ Power ◆ Politics ◆ Love ◆ Struggle The year is 1508. Louis XII, King of France, wants to stamp France’s footprint upon Italy. Anne of Brittany, Queen of France, and ruler of neighboring realm Brittany, wants to produce a son and heir for Louis and to save the independence of Brittany from France. Louise of Savoy, the mother of the ...

Before H.P. Lovecraft, Shirley Jackson, Stephen King and Anne Rice, Henry James wrote hair-raising stories that made horror a popular, sometimes controversial, widely-read literary form, and set the bar for all who followed. Stephen King considers James’ The Turn of The Screw one of the best horror novels ever penned.

The Diary of Elizabeth Tudor: The Virgin Queen offers an intimate and compelling glimpse into the life of one of history’s most iconic monarchs. Written from the perspective of a young Elizabeth, it chronicles her journey from her tumultuous childhood as the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn to her rise to the throne as the last Tudor monarch of England. Through her eyes, readers witness the dramatic events that shaped her reign: the betrayals at court, the struggles for power, and the complex relationships with her siblings and suitors. As Elizabeth navigates the shifting tides of ...