Tracy Borman – The House of Boleyn
Uncover the secrets of the Boleyn family with Tracy Borman, Chief Historian at the Historic Royal Palaces.
In her new novel The House of Boleyn, best-selling author, historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman immerses us in the world of the Boleyn’s beautiful Kent home, Hever Castle. It was here that they plotted and schemed, grieved and rejoiced – and where Henry VIII relentlessly pursued Anne Boleyn.
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“Tracy Borman introduces us to a new character in Anne Boleyn’s story: Hever Castle itself. Amidst the comings and goings inside the castle walls we witness Anne’s meteoric rise and terrifying fall, while also sharing in the trials and triumphs of a compelling cast of characters. Beautifully written, Borman turns a familiar story on its head and takes you deep into the Tudor world. This is historical fiction at its best.” – Elizabeth Norton
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