" This book is not a biography of Anne Boleyn, but an in depth look at the events surrounding her downfall and death. Weir credits Cromwell with the plot to bring her down, although Henry VIII enthusiastically went along with it. Weir doesn't romanticize Anne Boleyn in any way, but does paint a sympathetic portrait. Anne played a dangerous game, but she went to her death with dignity. Weir does go on for a couple of more chapters after Boleyn's death, which I feel weakens the book. One summary chapter would have been sufficient. As always, though, Weir is very readable and brings the Tudor period to life. "
— Julie, 1/27/2014