On the seventeenth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win a copy of ‘The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn’ & an audio book of ‘Mademoiselle Boleyn’ by Robin Maxwell.
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This giveaway is open internationally.
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Book Description – ‘The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn’
In this “energetic” (Kirkus Reviews) re-creation of Anne Boleyn’s tragic life — and death — Robin Maxwell offers a pitch-perfect version of a bawdy and exuberant time filled with lust, betrayal, love, and murder.
When the young Queen Elizabeth I is entrusted with Anne Boleyn’s secret diary, she discovers a great deal about the much-maligned mother she never knew. And on learning the truth about her lascivious and despotic father, Henry VIII, she vows never to relinquish control to any man. But this avowal doesn’t prevent Elizabeth from pursuing a torrid love affair with her horsemaster, Robin Dudley — described with near-shocking candor — as too are Anne’s graphic trysts with a very persistent and lustful Henry. Blending a historian’s attention to accuracy with a novelist’s artful rendering, Maxwell weaves compelling descriptions of court life and devastating portraits of actual people into her naughty, page-turning tale. The result is a masterpiece of historical fiction — so prophetic of our time that one would think it were ripped from today’s headlines.
Book Description – Mademoiselle Boleyn
When her father is assigned the task of spying on the French Court, the charming and sweetly innocent Anne Boleyn is delighted by the thought of a new adventure. And she is not to be disappointed, for her beautiful sister, Mary, has been handed a mission: to let herself be seduced by the King of France in order to uncover his secrets.
Mesmerized by the thrilling passion, intrigue, and betrayal that unfolds, Anne discovers the power of being a woman who catches the eye of a powerful king. And, as she grows into a beautiful young woman, she undergoes her own sexual awakening, each daring exploit taking her one step closer to the life that is her destiny.
Read my Q&A with Robin Maxwell here.
Visit Robin’s website here.
Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for your chance to win ‘The Stolen Crown’ by Susan Higginbotham.
Thank you so much for running these contests. It makes the holidays so festive!
If only there was a way of knowing her real thougths…
The impressive list of prizes just continues.
These would be a great addition to my collection!
Is it true Anne Boleyn had a diary or is it just the fiction part? I really wish we could understand more about the reasons why her fall had to be so drastic. Have Henry loved her at all? Was he getting insane when he decided to had her beheaded? Because I don’t believe she is guilty of those crimes. Even if she betrayed him with any of those men, she was way too smart to get caught. It’s all too mysterious to me.
Would love this! I had a copy of the book, lent it to my mother-in-law and have no idea now where it went :(. Both would be a great way to start my year!
My first book about Anne Boleyn!! It’s very good!
I would love to read this book.
Anne Boleyn, Anne Boleyn, how I love thee… To desire to know you, the real you. oh Anne Boleyn…
I very enjoy an audio book, its nice to be read too on occasion. I tend to listen to them when I am gardening, especially when there’s a lot to be done in the green-house…combining two favourite things of mine together, bliss!!
Lovin´ this 🙂
I love Robin Maxwell’s books!!!
Even if I don’t win a thing this competition has given a long list of future reads thanks ????
Every day I am amazed by this 25 days of Christmas. So many wonderful prizes and another book on Anne, one I had not come across yet, and another on my must get and read list.
Would love to read/win these!
Anne’s deep confessions. The most beloved Queen of all eras.
I would love to win this!
24 printings tell the story! Hoping I might be the recipient of both of these novels!
My fascination with Anne Boleyn is what lead me to become such a Tudor/English History fan. I would love to read these.
Two more books for my ever growing pile.
This is a great giveaway! Anne Boleyn’s diary should be an interesting read. raquel36m(at)gmail(dot)com
I would be happy with any of the books offered in this giveaway, such great selections!
Sounds great, would love to win this.
Love Robin Maxwell’s books!
Would love to win these 2 books! Especially the secret diary …..
I’m fascinated by the Tudors, especially Anne Boleyn. Would love to win.
I would be so happy to when this as it is one of the few books that I don’t have!
Ooh, more about Anne! Would love to win this! 🙂
all these books are sounding so interesting and exciting to read . now a book describing elizabeth reading on her mother sounds so goo. i have always wondered how and what elizabeth thought of her mother and how anne would have influenced her.
This book sounds fantastic!!!
I would love to win this !
No matter what I do, Anne Boleyn is still always one of my favorite people to hear or read about. This is really good, read it years ago in high school, would love to read it again.
Oh…Anne Boleyn – the most mysterious Queen England ever had. She was the soul of this kingdom, the True Queen. She was the Religious Falcon – that’s the nickname I gave her. I keep talking about her for few months now, but I can’t get over her! She’s so fascinating, so…..diffrent from what she should be, she was her own person. How I wish I had the chance to meet her! To let her know how brave she was and true to herself. I’m glad historians don’t offend her now as they did in the past, because she doesn’t deserve it. Yes, she did some mean and vulgar comments, but she didn’t kill anybody, she was trying to protect herself and her daughter. She gave England the most precious jewel – Elizabeth and this is something no one will ever take away from her.
In all her glory, always the one and only – Anne Boleyn
More Anne Boleyn, so exciting! Plus an audio book, those are always great to exercise to – if I only allow myself to listen to it while on the treadmill I end up walking longer to get more of the book in every day.
Anne Boleyn is a very interesting woman. I would like to get to know more of her.
I would love this! It would be a wonderful addition to my book collection!
I honestly had no idea how many good books there was out there that are related to the Tudor’s!! I feel like I’ve been living under a rock! Loving this giveaway!! Thank you so much for making this international!!
I want to win this book!! 🙂
Great giveaway! An audio book sounds fun, too! I’ve never tried one of those before. 🙂
Love Tutor history, about how the Boleyn family made their way up and their down fall, actually I like all of English history.
This looks so wonderful! Thanks again for this contest! 🙂
I would love to have been her confidant, friend, or lady in waiting…to have known her. I admire her tenacity, her love, her passion. She was truly inspiring. Cheers to Anne!
Great book!
Oh wow! This looks like a great read.
Another great giveaway! Thank you Natalie!
Sounds fabulous! Thank you again for this amazing giveaway!!
Fab book x
These two are on my list!!
Oh my! Another awesome give away!! I would LOVE this book!
I would love to have this book I have read it before and loved it!! Wish I had bought it before now but haven’t had the money would love to win it!!