Jane Boleyn watches from the shadows of th e Tudor Court\, where secrets are currency\, every choice is dangerous\, a nd even the faintest whisper can seal the fate of queens.
\nFor Jane \, survival demands playing every role required of her: a loving wife who conceals her doubts\, a devoted sister to Anne Boleyn at the height of her power\, and an obedient spy who carefully wields her words. But in a cour t ruled by ambition and a tyrant&rsquo\;s sword\, Jane must rely on her sh arp wit and skillful maneuvering to outthink those around her\, knowing th at one wrong move could cost her everything. \;
\nWith a rich ta pestry of new historical insights and lyrical language honed over decades of writing\, Gregory's return to the Tudors is a new definition of this mo st fascinating era. As the world becomes more extreme and unpredictable\, Jane&rsquo\;s story of survival and ingenuity offers a compelling parallel \, serving as both a powerful historical narrative and an echo of the chal lenges we face. This is a riveting tale of loyalty and betrayal\, ambition and love&mdash\;one that should not be missed by readers this fall.
\nRegister today for this exciting glimpse into the perilous 16th century royal court!
\nAbout the Author: \;
\nDr. Philippa Gregory is one of the world&rsquo\;s foremost
historical novelists. She wrote her first ever novel\, \;Wideacre<
/em>\, when she was completing her PhD in eighteenth-century literature an
d it sold worldwide\, heralding a new era for historical fiction. Her flai
r for blending history and imagination developed into a signature style an
d Philippa went on to write many bestselling novels\, including \;
The Other Boleyn Girl \;and \;The White Queen. \
;
Dr. Gregory studied history at the University of Sussex and was awarded a PhD by the University of Edinburgh where she is a Regent and was made Alumna of the Year in 2009. She holds an honorary degree from Teessi de University\, and is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff. Philippa is a member of the Society of Authors and in 2016\, was presente d with the Outstanding Contribution to Historical Fiction Award by the His torical Writers&rsquo\; Association. In 2018\, she was awarded an Honorary Platinum Award by Neilsen for achieving significant lifetime sales across her entire book output. In 2021\, she was awarded a CBE for services to l iterature and to her charity Gardens for the Gambia\, and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
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