![]() You can't help but get caught up in the drama that unfolds. The narrative of her willingness to spy for the Duke of Norfolk, her denial of the part she played in the deaths of her husband and his sister, Anne Boleyn, and her slide into madness all unfold with conviction. Lady Rochford is an opportunist, willing to use and be used so that she can be a part of the court while she fights the ghosts of her past. She remains cool and collected throughout, although she lives in constant fear of Henry's whims and his wrath. She has become the first wife of the Tudor monarch to lose her title and keep her head. ![]() Her young mind does not grasp the seriousness of her position. Even after she is sentenced to death for treason, she believes that she will be forgiven and returned to court because she has apologized. Follow the Author Philippa Gregory The Boleyn Inheritance: A Novel (The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels Book 5) Kindle Edition by Philippa Gregory (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 4,375 ratings Book 10 of 15: The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels See all formats and editions Kindle 13.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. Katherine is concerned about her gowns, flirting and having fun. I love the way Gregory reminds us that Katherine Howard was no more than a teenager when she caught the eye of Henry VIII. ![]() The book is broken up into sections, with each character relating events from her unique perspective. ![]() I don't have to worry about spoilers because I am quite certain that we all know the particulars about how this story turns out. The story is told from three distinct points of view and the narration is done by three excellent actresses (Davina Porter as Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford Bianca Amato is Anne of Cleves and Katherine Howard is read by Charlotte Parry). I listened to the audio version and it was quite a treat. ![]()
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