| | The Lady in the Tower |  | Author: Jean Plaidy
Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Pages: 512
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ISBN: 0709027656
EAN: 9780709027652
ASIN: 0709027656
Publication Date: October 23, 1986
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A COMPELLING STORY THEN AND NOW November 15, 2008
To hear versatile actress Anne Flosnik read The Lady in the Tower is to be transported to 16th century England, to the court of Henry VIII. While Henry was, indeed, a contradictory figure his court was even more so, filled with plotting, scheming, betrayals of trust. Flosnik's voice itself takes us there with a distinct, brisk British accent. Her tone is both soft and firm. Add to this voice her acting ability and you have an exemplary performance, one that holds listeners rapt even though most know the outcome.
Throughout history we find women who intrigue, their stories captivating us even after centuries have past. Surely few of those lives are as compelling as that of Anne Boleyn.
History does not accurately record the date of her birth with guesses ranging from 1501 - 1507. What is known is that as a young girl she was sent to France, to the household of Mary, Henry VIII's sister who was the wife of Louis XII. She returned to England in 1921 to prepare for a marriage which did not take place. Following this she had relationships with several men. Anne was an ambitious woman, and eventually caught the eye of Henry VIII who was then married to Catherine of Aragon.
Catch Henry's eye she did and more. When she refused to become his mistress he decided to divorce Catherine and marry Anne. The marriage did finally take place after she became pregnant with his child, a girl. Anne never produced a son; Henry's attention soon turned to another. She reigned for a brief three years as Queen and the drama of those days continues to attract us.
Highly recommended
- Gail Cooke
Good August 19, 2007
How much you like a book depends very much on the book you just read. Although I very much enjoyed this book, it was definately outshone by Rose Without a Thorn, which I had just read. If you have a choice, I recommend you go for that one. However, Lady in the Tower is also an excellent book, which you can really imagine,and it's not really fair to make comparisons.The horror of being wrongly accused of adultery and sentenced to flame or sword because your husband has fallen in love with another woman is horrifically brought to life in this book, especially as you were the one that brought down his first wife, all those years ago...
GOOD BOOK! November 21, 2005
3 out of 12 found this review helpful
This novel about the beheaded queen Anne Boleyn is fascinating, depicting the beautiful time of Anne's childhood in France, with the Eiffel Tower, the lovely, swishing French fashions and the romantic Queen Mary, sister of Henry VIII. Anne returns to England and eventually becomes his second wife, after 6 years. This book was good, but the language was frightful! I know that is was set nearly 500 years ago, but the language was VERY old-fashioned. Still, a great book.
 Story Time December 14, 2003
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
This book is definately more of a story than a historical account. Told from Anne's point of view, the beginning is a bit slow and concentrates very much of Anne's childhood in France with Henry VIII's sister Mary when she was Queen of France. I would say a good read, but historically inaccurate in parts. More for entertainment than serious study!
Easy to read life story of Henry's second wife August 21, 2003
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Written in 'first person', this novel is an easy way to learn about Anne Boleyn's life. It is from her point of view, which does explain all the "I" this, and "I" that. Although this did get to be a bit tiresome, her story was compelling and readable. Anne 'double thinks' some of her experiences and reactions throughout the book, and is eventually able to explain to herself (and to the reader) why she ended up in The Tower. Henry comes off as a 'bad guy', which is not surprising. His character is built on sturdy lines. To my mind, this book is for the person who is not familiar with Anne's story. It sets up her life nicely, gets into the details (but not overly so) of her time at the French and English Courts, and gives the reader a synopsis of her brief existance.
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