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Title: The SECRET DIARY OF ANNE BOLEYN by Robin Maxwell ISBN: 0-684-84969-0 Publisher: Touchstone Books Pub. Date: 28 May, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.68 (63 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Historical Fiction at it's Best!
Comment: Few love stories fiction and non-fiction are as fascinating and tragic as that of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. This novel goes back and forth between the life of the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth I who was Henry and Anne's only surviving offspring and Anne's diary given to Elizabeth by one of her mother's former waiting women. The diary entries as well as what we are told of Elizabeth's early years are both historically accurate. The author is careful to incorporate fiction with these details and the result is a masterful and entertaining novel.
Having believed for many years what people had said of her mother, it is fascinating to see Elizabeth's reactions to her mother's personal thoughts and the tragic turn her life takes. Having resisted any ill thoughts of her father, Elizabeth is compelled to think differently after reading how her mother (and her young self) were used and cruelly discarded by him. The more sexual aspects of the diaries entries are handled well and in no way distort the historical accounts. In fact these passages ADD to the known history as it is a given that this was an enormously passionate affair which not only caused the ending of a marriage but the seperation of the Church of England from Rome and Catholicism.
Anne's diary presents her much as history has. A young and ambitious girl thrown into a large pool of sharks who had to fight for her survival. And fight she does, though to a tragic end. Her last entries, particularly one directed specifically to her daughter, Elizabeth, are touching and honest. If you enjoy Tudor history, you'll savor this book until the last page!
Rating: 5
Summary: Absolutely Loved It ... and can't wait to read it again !!
Comment: I purchased this book a little over two years ago and found it completely engaging. I have read many books on this era & there just aren't other books of this make-up out there. The only one that I have read that you could compare this to is 'The Autobiography of Henry VIII' by Margaret George. I simply couldn't put it down. I love the details and just the idea of, well, maybe this did happen, or she may have actually said this at one time. It's obvious the effort Robin Maxwell put forth in researching & writing this delicious book on my favorite gal's mom. I'm only saddened by the fact that I let my sister borrow my copy about 1 1/2 yrs ago and I haven't seen it since(and probably never will again)!! Time to get another one. I would love to refresh my thoughts w/the tales of Elizabeth I & her precious mother.
Rating: 4
Summary: Great historical fiction, must read more!
Comment: This was my first reading of one of Robin Maxwell's books, and I must say it won't be my last. I already can't wait to read the next two! However, I'm getting ahead of myself. This novel moves back and forth in time from Queen Elizabeth in the present, to her mother, Anne Boleyns', life in the past. Elizabeth is presented with a diary that Anne kept, which chronicles her life right up to very end. Apparently, it was Anne's wish that eventually Elizabeth would read her writings. Elizabeth finds any time she can to sit down and get a glimpse into her mother's life. It's also an escape for her, for in the present she is advised to marry quickly and stop her relationship with Robin Dudley, which is deemed inappropriate. Elizabeth gets to know the parents she never really knew, and uses lessons her mother learned in her current affairs. The writing is detailed, and brings you into both women's lives. And the author never makes the mistake of confusing the reader by not clearly separating the two stories. A recommendation for historical fiction fans.
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Title: The QUEEN'S BASTARD: A Novel by Robin Maxwell ISBN: 068485760X Publisher: Touchstone Books Pub. Date: 15 June, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory ISBN: 0743227441 Publisher: Touchstone Books Pub. Date: 04 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Virgin: Prelude to the Throne by Robin Maxwell ISBN: 0743204859 Publisher: Touchstone Books Pub. Date: 02 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: Wideacre : A Novel by Philippa Gregory ISBN: 0743249291 Publisher: Touchstone Books Pub. Date: 02 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Queen's Fool : A Novel by Philippa Gregory ISBN: 0743246071 Publisher: Touchstone Books Pub. Date: 04 February, 2004 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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