Megan (bananapancakes) - reviewed on 12/31/2007 + 95 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

This books follows The Other Boleyn Girl thus continuing the story of Henry VIII, now focusing on his offspring: Edward, Mary, and Elizabeth. Again there is treachery, spying, secrets, upending loyalites, and a fight till death for the throne. All this is told and seen through the eyes of a Jewish-turned-Christian girl Hannah Green, who is a common girl with an uncommon gift: she is able to predict the future. She is quickly taken into the royal court to serve both the Queen Mary and Princess Elisabeth and to no surprise she gets caught in lies and scheming herself. She gets into some big trouble and must decide what she wants in life. This is a nice coming of age story as you see Hannah mature and decide where her true loyalties lie. I have come to love Philippa Gregory's books and this is no exception. Next up I am going to take on her Wildacre series.

Back to all reviews by this member
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details