When my sister gave me a copy of the The Other Boelyn Girl I didn’t think I’d like it at all. However I was very wrong Gregory has this way of evoking the past so that the reader is completely there, totally involved with the characters and the action.
Having read two more of her books, it’s clear that they are never spoilt by knowing the historical context, because she creates her own stories and plot twists around the known events, so even if you think you know what’s coming that’s not always the case.
I’ve just finished reading The Constant Princess which focuses on the early life of Katherine of Aragon (Henry VIII’s first wife) and puts a new spin on her story. It was refreshing to read a book that had Henry VIII in it, but didn’t focus on him.
My favourite book of hers so far is The Queen’s Fool told by Hannah who was servant to both Queen Mary and Elizabeth I. I liked it because you get to really care about the character.
I highly recommend you try one of her books if you haven’t already.
