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Good But With Surprising Historical Inaccuracies

Revisado: 04-04-20

I really enjoyed this book and its first person perspective of three infamous women during the later part of Henry VIII's life. I especially liked the author's take on Lady Rochford and her possible motives for throwing two Queens under a bus. What surprised me, however, is that the author states three times that Anne Boleyn was executed with an ax as her head lay on a block. It's common knowledge she was famously executed by a sword in the French style of kneeling upright. There were a few other glaring inaccuracies that I found distracting from the otherwise well written book.

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Much Better Read and Expected

Revisado: 01-03-20

I actually thought I wouldn't much like this book because some of the story is entirely fictional. There's no evidence that Anna of Cleves had children before her marriage to Henry VIII, That being said, it was a very interesting story. I knew almost nothing on Anna so I learned a lot. Definitely recommend it.

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Flawed But Overall OK

Revisado: 12-27-19

I admit I didn't like this book at first and almost called it quits about a third of the way in. The narrator very oddly spoke occasional words with what sounded like a Spanish accent and the writer's depiction of Anne's thoughts during her courtship with Henry VIII, where she's this fragile flower trying to protect her chastity, doesn't ring true with who Anne really was at all. Anne Boleyn was an ambitious, common knowledge "party girl" while part of the French Court and had at least two affairs with notoriously promiscuous men before Henry. Henry himself said he found out after he married Anne that she had lied about her virginity. And I don't think he said that just because he wanted to be rid of her. What I did like about the book was that it begins and ends with her standing over Henry's death bed, taunting and scaring the tar out of him. I thought that was a cool invention. And some of her inner dialog, especially during her last days in the Tower before execution, could very well be close to the truth of what Anne was thinking and going through emotionally. If you are interested in this book, I would almost suggest you first read "Lady in the Tower" by Allison Weir, which is a fantastically detailed non fiction account of the last days of Anne Boleyn. I think knowing all the true facts and details about Anne's last few months of life would enrich the experience of reading this book. Although you'll also be more aware of its errors. OK read, nonetheless.

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MUST Read for Anyone Who's In Dark Times

Revisado: 09-19-19

I was reading Thomas Moore's "The Dark Nights of the Soul" when I decided to listen to this autobiographical book as an accompaniment. And I frankly got at least as much, maybe more, out of this listen than the book I was reading. Ms. Robertson's personal account is so beautifully written and the words she used to describe her Dark Night experience deeply resonated with me. Her speaking voice is soft, warm and full of kindness which made it great to listen to during sleepless nights. This book helped me so immensely. High recommendation if you feel like your life is in a dark place right now.

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Good Book on Little Known Tudor

Revisado: 09-19-19

This was a good read because I knew nothing about Henry VIII's sister. Lots of great detail on court life. Recommend it.

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Really Great Read

Revisado: 09-19-19

I never knew much about Catherine Howard. After reading this book, I almost feel I've known her personally, it was so thorough. She wasn't just a silly stupid girl although she made some pretty stupid mistakes. She was also elegant poised and kind. Great book.

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Best Anne Boleyn Book Ever

Revisado: 09-19-19

This is the first book I've read by Alison Weir. And wow was it great. Such detail all the way to the end. Couldn't recommend it enough.

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