Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir, The Boleyn Reckoning heralds the triumphant conclusion of Laura Andersen’s enthralling trilogy about the Tudor king who never was: the son of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn—Henry IX—who, along with his sisters and those he holds most dear, approaches a dangerous crossroads. The Tudor royal family has barely survived a disastrous winter. Now … survived a disastrous winter. Now English ships and soldiers prepare for the threat of invasion. But William Tudor—known as Henry IX—has his own personal battles to attend to. He still burns for Minuette, his longtime friend, but she has married William’s trusted advisor, Dominic, in secret—an act of betrayal that puts both their lives in danger. Princess Elizabeth, concerned over her brother’s erratic, vengeful behavior, imperils her own life by assembling a shadow court in an effort to protect England. With war on the horizon, Elizabeth must decide where her duty lies: with her brother or her country. Her choice could forever change the course of history.
Praise for The Boleyn Reckoning
“Powerful . . . action, intrigue, star-crossed lovers, and all the drama period fans have come to expect . . . Fans should remain satisfied with the thrilling finale-for-now.”—Booklist
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LAURA ANDERSEN’S NOVELS ABOUT THE IMAGINED SON OF HENRY VIII and ANNE BOLEYN ARE: “excellent . . . quick-paced” —Booklist (starred review) • “delectable and full of intrigue” —New York Times bestselling author Tasha Alexander • “impossible to put down” —award-winning author Stefanie Pintoff
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Sometimes when reviewing a book we want to tell the readers everything about that book….all the beauties and revelations. BUT I don’t want to do that, the readers of this trilogy need to experience the solid story Laura Andersen has weaved.
I will write a little thought down….as I sat reading The Boleyn Reckoning the story was moving around me like a colourful kaleidoscope. the trilogy holds a cast of strong characters that I fell in love with (especially Dominic) the author made them come alive. I felt the passion, the lust for power, the betrayal amongst friends, and the revenge that cost the characters and readers to mourn.
The Boleyn Reckoning breathlessly pulled me along a journey I will forever remember, it started with a bang with The Boleyn King and ended with an explosion of emotion for me. By far this book was the best, but is it not supposed to be that way when a story must come to a end?
Laura Andersen has created a twist on the Tudor Dynasty that has put her above any other author I have ever read. I can not write a review to say how amazing this trilogy is….JUST READ IT!!!
The Boleyn Trilogy has just become one of my favorite alternate history books that I have ever read.
Just as we did in the previous two books, the readers were taken through historical and alternately historical events during Tudor England. Besides the main four characters, we also encountered Mary Tudor, Jane Gray and Robert Dudley; and saw how their lives might have played out had Anne Boleyn’s son actually lived and ruled England. As with most series’ that follow children into adulthood, this book was much darker and more emotional than the previous two. We saw into the depths of the minds and hearts of William, Dom, Minuette and Elizabeth. And at many times, it was not the light-hearted fluff (not the word that I want, but I can’t seem to think of another more suited) that we saw in the earlier books. Though I was a little surprised and saddened by some of the events that took place in this final book, I don’t know that the story could have been written any other way, and still been believable.
Overall, I am happy to report that I found The Boleyn Reckoning to be very believable as an alternate reality historical novel, and while it wasn’t my favorite book of the series, it was what I would believe to be the most realistic. A highly recommended series for fans of Tudor England!
Great historic fiction
I’m so frustrated that they advertised this as a “What if Anne Boleyn had a son?” because it’s really irrelevant to the plot line they built. Rather than being about Mary, Elizabeth, and the son, it’s all about the other kids they grew up with. What was the point?
That said, it is a fairly engaging read. Just try to put the whole connection to Anne Boleyn out of your head.