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The Lady in the Tower: The Wives of Henry VIII Audiobook
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One of history’s most complex and alluring women comes to life in this classic novel by the legendary Jean Plaidy.
Young Anne Boleyn was not beautiful, but she was irresistible, capturing the hearts of kings and commoners alike. Daughter of an ambitious country lord, Anne was sent to France to marry well and raise the family’s fortunes. She soon surpassed even their greatest expectations when King Henry VIII swore he would put aside his loving, loyal queen to make Anne his wife. And so he did, though the divorce would tear apart the English church and inflict religious turmoil and bloodshed on his people for generations to come.
Loathed by the English people, who called her “the King’s Great Whore,” Anne was soon caught in the trap of her own ambition. When she failed to produce a much-desired male heir, her political rivals closed in, wrongfully accusing her of adultery and incest. Anne found herself imprisoned in the Tower of London, at the mercy of her husband and her enemies.
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"I enjoyed this, but I didn't love it as much as I'd hoped. I never truly connected with this Anne; she tells you what she's like and how she feels, but you don't get to see it. However, this is written as a death row confessional, so it makes sense that Anne would tell her story that way. Still very enjoyable, and I'd definitely recommend it. 3.5 stars."
— Heather (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama.”
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“Anne Flosnik reads the details and political intrigues of Boleyn’s life in a cool, crisp voice.”
— AudioFile
The Lady in the Tower Listener Reviews
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" Accurate historical fiction! This woman writes with clarity and understanding of the subject she is writing about and manages to mingle fictional stories with historical facts in a way that Phillipa Gregory does not! READ HER BOOKS! "
— Adriana, 2/2/2014 -
" I enjoy historical fiction, and that's why I picked up this book. It paints Anne in a more sympathetic light than many other works focusing on her but didn't offer any new information or insights as to her possible character. "
— Lacey, 1/25/2014 -
" It was good but she has better books. Didn't like the first person narrative that much. "
— Elysium, 1/18/2014 -
" A historical fiction account of Anne Boleyn who married King Henry VII and eventually imprisoned in the Tower of LOndon and eventually beheaded. "
— Nancy, 1/17/2014 -
" The Other Boleyn Girl was far better written and more entertaining. "
— Alejandra, 12/29/2013 -
" I really enjoyed Jean Plaidy's style of writing. This book was very easy to understand and made it that much more enjoyable. I like how Plaidy constructed it from Anne Boleyn's perspective and made the reader relate to Anne in a personal way. I'm actually planning to read more of her books now... "
— Bianca, 12/13/2013 -
" This book was just ok. It was INCREDIBLY repetitive. While I enjoyed getting the historical infomation, the book did not pick up until the last 20 pages or so. I was in awe of how many times the same passages were repeated nearly word for word! "
— Twodogs333, 12/10/2013 -
" second time reading this book....but love the Tudor era "
— Rachel, 12/6/2013 -
" I think what I enjoyed most is the fact Anne isn't the conniving manipulative woman who stole the King's desire if not his heart. Women were mostly powerless and she was a pawn as much as she tried not to be. You see the evil of King Henry VIII and how he had little regard for those around him. "
— Kim, 12/2/2013 -
" Enjoyed the read - however was easily distracted comparing character personalities with The Other Boleyn Girl. "
— Caitlin, 11/26/2013 -
" i thought it was slow "
— Michelle, 6/23/2013 -
" Anne Boleyn's side of the story. It was a good read. "
— Mel, 2/20/2013 -
" this was just ok....I was not that impressed with the way it was written.... "
— Ann, 2/13/2013 -
" this book was more difficult for me to get through than her others - it really seemed to drag on. "
— Elizabeth, 8/26/2012 -
" Well thought out novel of Anne Boleyn, great attention to historical details. "
— Linwe, 7/25/2012 -
" Listened to this audio book while on vacation recently. "
— Angela, 5/3/2012 -
" Definitely not as good as books by Philippa Gregory, but still a decent read. I liked the perspective Jean Plaidy took on Anne Boleyn's life, and I espeically liked reading of Anne's early life. "
— Jennifer, 4/2/2012 -
" One of the best examples of historical fiction. All the drama and tragedy that is Anne Boleyn told in the first-person. Unique and wonderful. "
— Trudi, 12/15/2011 -
" I loved this book. It followed history very well while adding some great fictional stories. I am very interested in this subject, Henry the 8th and his wives. I read a lot of books about this stuff. "
— Natalie, 12/5/2011 -
" Really long. Good information but really repetative. "
— Julie, 11/7/2011 -
" I love Jean Plaidy. Her books are absolute page-turners and I've learned so much history form her. "
— Fiona, 2/17/2011 -
" A historical fiction account of Anne Boleyn who married King Henry VII and eventually imprisoned in the Tower of LOndon and eventually beheaded. "
— Nancy, 2/6/2011 -
" This book was just ok. It was INCREDIBLY repetitive. While I enjoyed getting the historical infomation, the book did not pick up until the last 20 pages or so. I was in awe of how many times the same passages were repeated nearly word for word! "
— Twodogs333, 2/2/2011 -
" By far my favorite of all the Anne novels I've read. Refreshing first-person perspective and lacks the harsh typecasting typical of the genre. Highly recommend. "
— Stacey, 11/18/2010 -
" i thought it was slow "
— Michelle, 11/17/2010 -
" Not the best - not the worst. It was difficult for me to get past the typos. "
— Missie, 9/6/2010 -
" Annoyingly repetitive. Mostly boring. "
— Audrey, 8/4/2010 -
" It was pretty good. I think I like Philipa Gregory's style of writing better but this kept me interested. "
— Ana, 6/29/2010 -
" Listened to this audio book while on vacation recently. "
— Angela, 6/24/2010 -
" Actually, I only got to page 199 and stopped. It became a bit too predictable and a little boring. "
— Sabrina, 6/9/2010 -
" This is one of my oldest non-kid-lit books; given to me by my grandmother - or at least loaned to me by her, and I kept it. This book is what got me interested in Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII, and Tudor history.<br/><br/>This is my first reread in a long time; I find it holds up well. "
— Steph, 5/25/2010 -
" Accurate historical fiction! This woman writes with clarity and understanding of the subject she is writing about and manages to mingle fictional stories with historical facts in a way that Phillipa Gregory does not! READ HER BOOKS! "
— Adriana, 5/17/2010 -
" Elizabeth Boleyn died AFTER Anne Boleyn "
— Emma, 3/8/2010
About Jean Plaidy
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 known as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy’s novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993.
About Anne Flosnik
Anne Flosnik, a seasoned audiobook narrator, has over four hundred titles to her credit and several awards and distinctions, including AudioFile Earphones Awards, a USA Today Recommended Listening selection, an AudioFile “Best Narration of the Year” selection in 2009, and the American Library Association’s Special Services to Children Award. She has also been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an award-winning British actress with lead credits on stage, on television, and in commercials and voice-overs.