Mary Boleyn: The Mistress of Kings

by Alison Weir

Book Overview

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE New York Times bestselling author and noted British historian Alison Weir gives us the first full-scale, in-depth biography of Mary Boleyn, sister to Queen Anne as well as mistress to Anne's husband, Henry VIII--and one of the most misunderstood figures of the Tudor age. Making use of extensive original research , Weir shares revelations on the ambitious Boleyn family and the likely nature of the relationship between the Boleyn sisters. Unraveling the truth about Mary's much-vaunted notoriety at the French court and her relations with King Fran ois I, Weir also explores Mary's role at the English court and how she became Henry VIII's lover. She tracks the probable course of their affair and investigates the truth behind Mary's notorious reputation. With new and compelling evidence, Weir presents the most conclusive answer to date on the paternity of Mary's children, long speculated to have been Henry VIII's progeny. Alison Weir pieces together a life steeped in mystery and misfortune, debunking centuries-old myths to give us the truth about Mary Boleyn, the so-called "great and infamous whore." Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 034552134X
• ISBN13: 9780345521347
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Disappointed!

I didn't learn anything in this book. It's all, "well, this is compelling evidence that...." It's just more supposition, just like every other writer, of Mary Boleyn. Very disappointed, bc I've read this author b4. I don't recommend this book, bc it just leaves the reader frustrated and with more questions than answers.