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Book Review of The Other Boleyn Girl

The Other Boleyn Girl
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Expertly written, the book tells the tale of Mary Boleyn, the first of Boleyn lovers held by King Henry VIII.

Despite having a daughter and a son by King Henry, Mary is cast aside when her sister Anne is favored by the king. In other stories, Mary is painted as a whore, or prostitute. This book seems to set the story straight--that she was merely a pawn in the game of her family to capture the crown.

In the end, Mary finds a much deserved happiness with the family she forges. She finally escapes her birth-family that would only continue to use her over and over again for their personal gain.