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The House of Boleyn

the gripping new historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author

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By: Tracy Borman
Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues
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 'I devoured this book!' Alison Weir
'A fresh and intriguing take on Boleyn's story ... Borman's deep knowledge of her characters, of how they lived and loved, is evident in every line. This is an Anne to cherish' The Times
HEVER CASTLE HOLDS ALL THE BOLEYN SECRETS ...

When nobleman Thomas Boleyn, lord of Hever Castle, is called to London in 1509 to present himself to a newly anointed King Henry VIII, he sets in train events that ensure the Boleyn name will never be forgotten.

Years later, as Henry VIII relentlessly pursues Thomas' daughter Anne Boleyn to be his queen, Hever Castle becomes her escape, a place where her trusted attendants and her father must advise, protect and support her. Lavish gifts are sent by the King and the Boleyn family is given ever greater prominence at court, their glory shining over everything and everyone. Until ambition turns the family on itself, enemies outside the castle circle closer and danger begins to stalk the corridors of Hever. And as Henry's gaze moves elsewhere when Anne cannot give him the heir he so desperately seeks, the family faces a terrible, bloody fate.

But as long as Hever still stands, hope still exists.

Combining drama, danger and passion, Tracy Borman brings the Boleyn family's three-decade rise and precipitous fall to vivid life using their world at Hever, family and servants alike, as never written before. The result is a powerful and emotional novel of family, fate and history.©2026 Tracy Borman (P)2026 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Medieval Renaissance Royalty Tudor

Critic reviews

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)
Think you know the story of the Boleyns? Think again. With an expert eye for detail and beautiful characterisation, Tracy Borman takes her readers on an epic journey back in time to the surroundings of the tranquil Hever Castle. There's nothing tranquil about this story, though, which is full of the backbiting, power struggles and devastating heartbreak at the core of the Boleyn family's rise and fall. Deliciously scandalous and breathtakingly brilliant, if you buy one book this spring, make it The House of Boleyn. (Nicola Tallis)
Sensational - you'll never see the Boleyns in the same way again. A thrilling read, beautifully conjured and written. Anne bursts to vivid, passionate, determined life and Tracy's Tudor expertise and scholarship transports you to Anne's world - wonderful (Kate Williams)
This is Downton Abbey meets Wolf Hall. The story of the Boleyns is told through their beautiful home, which Tracy Borman has brought to life. Wonderful! (Gareth Russell)
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You never think of the Boleyns as being anything other than trying to gain favor or enhancing their family name through greed. This book shows that was not always the case. The Boleyn family were close, they loved and respected each family member deeply. They are very much, a normal family, one with hopes and dreams of careers, marriage and family. This book brings this aspect to life extreamly well, especially given the story starts when Anne is only a child of twelve. There are many characters is this book from each Boleyn family member to servants and many more and all are brought to life by excellent narration. The servants, land owners and other characters are all a very important part of the Boleyn story. This book brings to life a time when survival was precarious especially for a woman, and so an advantageous marriage was a must. If ones father could make this happen, it would ensure the financial survival for the next family generation. This is a book to read more than once as the attention to detail is almost exquisite.

A story that gives life to the, Boleyn.

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