First published 1984
Anne Boleyn arrives at the English court as an ambitious young woman, but soon finds herself caught in the dangerous web of King Henry VIII's desires. As Henry becomes obsessed with making her his queen, Anne must navigate the deadly politics of Tudor England, where a single misstep can mean exile or execution. She watches as Henry breaks with Rome and destroys his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, all to possess her. Yet even as she achieves the crown she sought, Anne discovers that royal favor is fleeting and enemies lurk everywhere. The same sexual scandals that will later threaten her daughter Elizabeth now close in around Anne herself. Erickson brings vivid life to this tragic chapter of Tudor history, revealing the dark forces that shaped Anne's destiny and the tumultuous times that ultimately consumed her.
Genres: historical-fiction, historical-romance, biography-memoir, historical-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, tragic-heroine
Setting: English Court, Tudor England
Period: 16th Century
288 pages · Hardcover · MacMillan
Content warnings: sexual-content, violence