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The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn

Alison Weir
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The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

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Alison Weir

The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

England • 16th century

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn, Alison Weir explores the final months of Anne Boleyn's life. The book delves into the political and personal factors contributing to her downfall as the second wife of King Henry VIII, providing a detailed account of the events leading to her trial and execution in 1536.

Informative

Mysterious

Dark

Melancholic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

15,042 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alison Weir's The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn offers a well-researched account of Anne Boleyn's final days, captivating readers with its detail and narrative style. While praised for its thorough analysis, some critics note it leans more on speculation than evidence. Despite this, it's considered a compelling read for Tudor history enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn?

A reader who enjoys The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn by Alison Weir likely has an interest in Tudor history, intrigue, and feminist perspectives. Fans of Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel or The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory would find it captivating due to its detailed narrative and historical analysis.

4.2

15,042 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

England • 16th century

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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