Boleyn Traitor

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  • ID: 493
  • Added: 2025-09-13
  • Updated: 2025-09-13
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  • Reviews: 2
Reviews
netgalley.co.uk · Unknown · 2025-09-18
intriguing 3.50

The reviewer found the book engaging and well-researched, offering a fresh perspective on the Boleyn family. However, they noted some pacing issues and felt the ending was rushed.

The reviewer enjoyed the book's unique take on the Boleyn family, praising its depth and historical accuracy. They appreciated the author's ability to bring lesser-known figures to life. However, they felt the pacing was uneven at times, and the conclusion felt somewhat hurried. Overall, it was an intriguing read that added new dimensions to a well-known story. The reviewer would have liked more development in certain areas, but the book's strengths made it a worthwhile read.


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    The author's research is evident and well-integrated into the narrative.

    The pacing was a bit uneven, which detracted from the overall experience.

    The ending felt rushed and could have benefited from more development.

facebook.com · Unknown · 2025-09-18
excited 4.50

The reviewer appreciates Philippa Gregory's fresh portrayal of Jane Boleyn, highlighting her intelligence and complexity. They find the character's development sympathetic and well-researched, though they wish for more exploration of her marriage to George.

The reviewer is excited about Philippa Gregory's new take on Jane Boleyn, particularly her portrayal as an intelligent and educated woman valued at court. They appreciate Gregory's willingness to revise her earlier depictions of Jane, making her more sympathetic and nuanced. The reviewer finds Jane's relationships, especially with Kitty Howard, poignant and driven by both self-preservation and sisterly love. However, they wish for more depth in the portrayal of Jane's marriage to George and hope for an author's note in the final version to provide more context.


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    I was very excited when I heard that Philippa Gregory was writing a new book from the perspective of Jane Rochford, sister-in-law to Anne Boleyn.

    Gregory has written about Jane twice before, first as a supporting character in The Other Boleyn Girl, and then as a POV in The Boleyn Inheritance.

    I admire her willingness to do that, and I also appreciate her ability to make sense of some of the characters' most puzzling actions.

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