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The House of Boleyn

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The House of Boleyn

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

Behind the walls of Hever Castle history was being made ... but who was watching?

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
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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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Tracy Borman is a very talented historian, so I knew I would love this book. She doesn't just focus on Anne as everyone else does in their novels, but on her family as a whole. Also, many people portray Anne as this power-hungry villain in the story, but Tracy takes a different approach, which is a breath of fresh air. Anne is always vilified in history because some surviving sources tell us so, yet we all know these sources are one-sided. I really hope that Tracy will write another book like this. She is a very talented writer!

My favourite book about the Boleyn family

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Loved the book, beautifully told and informative. Good to know about Hever Castle and the servants

Captivating story

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Absolutely loved it all and was very grateful for the author’s note at end sharing where she’s added her own artistic license. A superb book, just perfection!

Gripping interpretation of The Boleyn family!

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Even though I have heard the tale of Anne
Boleyn many times Tracy Borman kept me enthralled throughout

Excellent version of events

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I have always loved reading about the boleyns but this version was different as it only kept to the Boleyn household and various characters old and new throughout the years of their rise and fall. I found it fascinating and will be re-reading again soon

new way to see the Boleyn family

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