{"product_id":"the-boleyn-bride-1","title":"Boleyn Bride","description":"\u003cp\u003eSixteen, of noble birth and stunningly beautiful, Elizabeth Howard  envisions a glorious life for herself as lady-in-waiting to the future queen,  Catherine of Aragon. But when she is forced to marry Thomas Boleyn, a wealthy  commoner, Elizabeth is left to stagnate in the countryside while her detested  husband pursues his ambitions. There, she raises golden girl Mary, moody George,  and ugly duckling Anne - while staving off boredom with a string of admirers.  Until Henry VIII takes the throne . . . \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Thomas finally brings his  highborn wife to London, Elizabeth indulges in lavish diversions and  dalliances - and catches the lusty king's eye. But those who enjoy Henry's fickle  favor must also guard against his wrath. For while her husband's machinations  bring Elizabeth and her children to the pinnacle of power, the distance to the  scaffold is but a short one - and the Boleyn family's fortune may be  turning...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Emily Purdy:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'[Purdy] succeeds in rendering Elizabeth both unforgettable and undeniably real.' Historical Novel Society \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'It has been some time since I've been so captivated by a Tudor based historical novel. I have to admit to being somewhat burned out by the over saturation of the Tudors . . . however, The Boleyn Bride has renewed my interest. I highly recommend it.' \u003ci\u003eThe True Book Addict\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Classic story of a woman scorned, who is after revenge of the most bloody kind.' \u003ci\u003eCloser Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A rollercoaster tale which gives a new and fascinating perspective on three young women who became hostages to fortune in a perilous and turbulent age.' \u003ci\u003eLancashire Evening Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Nicely written, and full of lust, greed and intrigue, this is a book sure to earn Emily Purdy many new fans.'\u003ci\u003eBookwormink.co.uk \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32076626853971,"sku":"","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780349405957.jpg?v=1744790445","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/the-boleyn-bride-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}