I thorughly enjoyed reading this story about the life of anne boleyn. Jean plaidy presents a fictional version of anne, told by annes point of view in epistolary fashion. She was particularly famous for combining facts and imagination for bringing alive history through her books of romance and fiction. Anne, who many consider to be henry viiis most fascinating queen, has been the subject of countless retellings. Wrongfully accused of adultery and incest, anne found herself imprisoned in the tower of london, where she was at the mercy of her husband and of her enemies. In the grim recesses of the tower of london, two captives begin a passionate love affair that will last years but is destined to dest. Jean plaidy books list of books by author jean plaidy. Jean plaidys the lady in the tower tells the story of the rise and fall of henry viiis second wife anne boleyn, and charts her life from her beginnings at the french court until her execution for treason. One of historys most complex and alluring women, anne boleyn was irresistible to kings and commoners alike. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Aug 16, 2012 jean plaidy, one of the preeminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific english author eleanor hibbert, also know as victoria holt. The lady in the tower is about anne boleyn, and she is telling her own story. Jean plaidy s novels had sold more than 14 million cop.
As jean plaidy, she wrote the popular tudor saga series of books as well as the stuart saga series and others. The wives of henry viii by jean plaidy, here are some books like this. Jean plaidy makes history intersting and the book is. Click to read more about the lady in the tower by jean plaidy. Books by jean plaidy author of the lady in the tower. Jean plaidy is the pen name of a prolific english novelist and author named eleanor alice buford hibbert, who liked to write historical fiction, romantic fiction, and gothic fiction novels. Explore the rise and fall of anne boleyn in this unique classic, told from the point of view of this famous wife of henry viii. Young anne boleyn was not beautiful, but she was irresistible, capturing the hearts of kings and commoners alike. The lady in the tower by jean plaidy penguin books australia. Anne boleyn was not beautiful, but she was irresistible, capturing the hearts of kings and commoners alike.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. I must disagree with alison weir, who made minor derogatory remarks about jean plaidy s research in weirs own lady in the tower. The lady in the tower was indeed my first plaidy novel, and no other novels on anne boleyn compare. The lady in tower queens of england 4 jean plaidy author. See all books authored by jean plaidy, including uneasy lies the head, and the rose without a thorn, and more on thriftbooks.
Read the lady in the tower by jean plaidy available from rakuten kobo. The lady in the tower the lady in the tower audiobook, by jean plaidy. This is the book that started my obsession with jean plaidythe first of her novels i read and my absolute favorite characterization of anne boleyn. English author jean plaidy the pen name for eleanor hibbert. Jean plaidy makes history intersting and the book is wellwritten and a joy to read.
Many of her books are currently being republished, for another generation to enjoy. The only other novel that does not represent her in a bad light is robin maxwells the hidden diary of anne boleyn. Buy the lady in the tower by jean plaidy online at alibris. I just started her november 2007 release mademoiselle boleyn, and i will let you know how it is.
Hibbert actually wrote books under a number of pen names as she was quite a prolific author. The lady in the tower by jean plaidy, 9781400047857, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The lady in the tower ebook by jean plaidy rakuten kobo. Jean plaidy the story of anne boleyn, who so bewitched king henry viii that he put aside his wife to make anne his bride. Plaidys the lady in the tower recounts the story of anne boleyn, the second wife of king henry the eighth and begins with anne in the tower, recalling her lifes story as she awaits certain death. George percival hibbert was a british author of about 200 historical novels, most of them under the pen na. Book cover for the lady in the tower by jean plaidy chirp. Jean plaidy s the lady in the tower tells the story of the rise and fall of henry viiis second wife anne boleyn, and charts her life from her beginnings at the french court until her execution for treason. One of history s most complex and alluring women comes to life in this classic novel by the legendary jean plaidy.
Victoria holt, eleanor burford, anna percival, philippa carr, elbur ford, ellalice tate, kathleen kellow. While anne is imprisoned in the tower, she writes the king a letter to appeal his mercy. Read the lady in the tower a novel by jean plaidy available from rakuten kobo. This is the book that started my obsession with jean plaidythe first of her novels i read and my absolute. This is a wonderful perspective of anne boleyn, king henry viiis most notorious wife. The lady in tower queens of england 4 jean plaidy keywords. Daughter of an ambitious country lord, anne was sent. One of historys most complex and alluring women comes to life in this classic novel by the legendary jean plaidy. Weir, i must admit that this is one of the finest books about anne boleyn to date. Jean plaidy has 140 books on goodreads with 210466 ratings. In this way, plaidy does bring history i first read this book when i was a teenager at least 20 years ago now. Jean plaidy author of the lady in the tower goodreads. She goes over the events of her childhood in france, where she was sent as a handmaiden to king henrys sister, who was to marry the old and.
The lady in the tower ebook written by jean plaidy. George percival hibbert was a british author of about 200 historical novels, most of them under the pen name jean plaidy which had sold 14. The tenth novel in jean plaidy s tudor series the passionate story of elizabeth is love affair with robert dudley. Own goodreads ok, so my own bias affected my ability to love this. One such novel is plaidys the lady in the tower, of the queens of england series. I recommend it to all who share an interest in the tudor era of english history. The lady in the tower is a fictional account of a love story that rocked the foundations of the church a. Jean plaidy king henry viii swore he would make the irresistible anne boleyn his wife and did, tearing apart the english church and inflicting religious turmoil on his people for generations.
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