The Boleyn King: A Novel (The Boleyn Trilogy Book 1)

The Boleyn King: A Novel (The Boleyn Trilogy Book 1)

by Laura Andersen

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4.2 stars from 1,057 reviews. Top 89% of Historical Fiction books we track.

358 pages~6 hr readPublished by Ebury PublishingPublished 2013-01-01

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  • Philippa Gregory
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Perfect for you if...

  • You loved The Tudors and want to explore a world where Henry VIII actually got his male heir.
  • You're drawn to Philippa Gregory's blend of romance, politics, and period intrigue with a speculative twist.
  • You enjoy love triangles that matter because the stakes involve thrones, not just hearts.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer your history straight and find alternate history gimmicky or distracting.
  • You want a standalone novel, not the first book in a trilogy that won't feel complete.
  • You're looking for something dark and morally ambiguous rather than an adventure-driven plot.

About this book

The Boleyn King is the first book in a trilogy that imagines an alternate history: what if Anne Boleyn had given Henry VIII a son who survived to become king? At seventeen, Henry IX—known as William—rules under regency while eager to prove himself. With France threatening war and Catholic rebellion brewing at home, he relies on three people: his sister Elizabeth, his best friend and counselor Dominic, and Minuette, an orphan raised as a royal ward by his mother, Anne Boleyn. As secrets, betrayal, and murder unfold, William fights to protect his kingdom. When both he and Dominic fall in love with Minuette, romantic conflict threatens the Tudor line. A shocking turn of fate will change England's future, and one person will pay the price for a king's desire. The novel combines court intrigue, politics, and romance set against Tudor-era England.

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