The Boleyn Reckoning

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Imaginative . . . an exciting, action-driven plot containing strong doses of both intrigue and romance... an original and entertaining read that's reminiscent of the best of Philippa Gregory * Library Journal * Gripping . . . Andersen delves into an alternative Tudor England geared to rivet period fans and newcomers alike. . . . Perfect for Philippa Gregory fans * Booklist * A surprising gem and a thoroughly enjoyable read * Historical Novels Review * [The Boleyn King] alive with historical flair and drama, satisfies both curious and imaginative Tudor aficionados. . . . Her multidimensional characters are so real that readers will wish it was history and eagerly await the next in the trilogy * RT Book Reviews * A wonderfully imaginative and well-written tale of intrigue, high court politics and desperate love * Deseret News * Laura Andersen creates a fresh and vividly realized alternative world -- Susan Elia MacNeal, author of * Mr. Churchill's Secretary * Full of intrigue, conspiracies, and the accurate details so essential to good historical fiction . . . Anyone who has even the slightest fascination with the Tudors will want to devour this delectable novel in a single sitting -- Tasha Alexander * New York Times bestselling author of Death in the Floating City * The Boleyn King deftly blends compelling characters, flawless social history, and courtly romance into an enthralling tale that's impossible to put down -- Stefanie Pintoff, * Edgar Award-winning author of Secret of the White Rose * ... highly entertains with its fine pacing, plot, and detail. Perfect for Philippa Gregory fans -- Julie Trevelyan A sumptuous, vividly imagined novel of a Boleyn king's fateful rise to power amid the treacherous glamour of the Tudor court. A fantastic debut! -- C. W. Gortner, author of * The Queen's Vow *