Another captivating read from Philippa Gregory (The Boleyn Inheritance - Philippa Gregory)

Member Name: Katy_roberts85

Product:	The Boleyn Inheritance - Philippa Gregory
Date:	07/10/09 (9 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Well written and brilliant characterisation

Disadvantages: Factual iinccuracies

Philippa Gregory does not disappoint with another installment in her Tudor history series.In this novel se examines the period 1539 to 1542 and the events that follow the death of Jane Seymour.

Through the eyes of Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Jane Boleyn we see the result of the disatrous union with Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard's infidelity and all of this backed up with Jane Boleyn's input. Each chapter alternaties between the perspective of one of these women which gradually forms the building blocks of the story.

This is another novel from Philippa Gregory that will keep you avidly turning the pages, devouring each word with anticipation and enjoyment.

I feel that Gregory came up trumps with beleivable characterisations of all 3 women - working with little information as history does not note much of their existence. Obviously much of it is fiction and speculation but she weaves a brilliant, intriguing and complelling tale.

I found this novel to be very well written, it kept a good pace so I didn't get bored, I devoured it in one sitting. I would recommend this to anyone who has an interest in similr novels. It was really interesting covering women who you don't see much of in history and it is really exciting and enjoyable to read.

Summary: Brilliant!