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  • Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I

  • The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History
  • By: Tracy Borman
  • Narrated by: Tracy Borman
  • Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (189 ratings)

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Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I

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Summary

A FRESH LOOK AT ONE OF THE MOST EXTRAODINARY MOTHER AND DAUGHTER STORIES OF ALL TIME, FROM BESTSELLING HISTORIAN TRACY BORMAN

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Anne Boleyn is a subject of enduring fascination. By far the most famous of Henry VIII's six wives, she has inspired books, documentaries and films, and is the subject of intense debate even today, almost 500 years after her violent death. For the most part, she is considered in the context of her relationship with Tudor England's much-married monarch. Dramatic though this story is, of even greater interest - and significance - is the relationship between Anne and her daughter, the future Elizabeth I.

Elizabeth was less than three years old when her mother was executed. Given that she could have held precious few memories of Anne, it is often assumed that her mother exerted little influence over her.
But this is both inaccurate and misleading. Elizabeth knew that she had to be discreet about Anne, but there is compelling evidence that her mother exerted a profound influence on her character, beliefs and reign. Even during Henry's lifetime, Elizabeth dared to express her sympathy for her late mother by secretly wearing Anne's famous 'A' pendant when she sat for a painting with her father and siblings.

Piecing together evidence from original documents and artefacts, this book tells the story of Anne Boleyn's relationship with, and influence over her daughter Elizabeth. In so doing, it sheds new light on two of the most famous and influential women in history.

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Critical acclaim for Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I:

'(A)sensational book by one of our greatest and best-loved historians... Astoundingly good.' - Alison Weir

'Masterful, captivating, page-turning, this is solid gold history at its best.' - Nicola Tallis

'(A) thought-provoking, impeccably researched, and moving account uncovering how Anne's family, intellect, and tragedy shaped Elizabeth I's extraordinary career.' - Gareth Russell

'Her extensive research... reveals them as the most dazzling female double act in history.' - Sarah Gristwood

'Incredibly well-researched, elegantly written, and overall genuinely ground-breaking,' - Estelle Paranque

©2023 Tracy Borman (P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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A truly brilliant book

I was riveted from start to finish - if you love history and especially Tudor history this is unmissable. Superb 🫶🏻

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A Thoroughly Enjoyable Book

I have so enjoyed listening to this captivating book describing the endearing connection between mother and daughter.

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Fascinating period of history

I really enjoyed listening to this and I loved Tracey Borman’s narration. As other reviewers have said the history of Anne Boleyn is well documented but the insight of the links between mother and daughter were fascinating.

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History made interesting

We all learned about Henry the 8th but this audiobook on a section of his life and wives.
To go that deep was very interesting and captivating.
Well done

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Excellent, insightful and informative

This is an excellent, insightful and informative assessment of Elizabeth I’s homage to her her mother and maternal lineage. Well sourced and delivered a very entertaining read.

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Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I

Fascinating , what a tragic existence Ann Boleyn endured. Used by her family for status and elevation in society and then abused by the monster Henry VIII . Provides an interesting insight to why Elizabeth Tudor remain single throughout her long reign

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A fascinating listen

I learned a lot from this story. Well researched and interesting from all aspects giving insight into the intrigues and difficulties of monarchy even to the present day.

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Wonderful

I was hooked from the start, despite being more than familiar with the story. This version was told in such a lively and engaging way, from a unique and fresh angle. Superb. Will definitely listen to it again!

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Stunning

Absolutely Loved it, riveting from beginning to end highly recommend will be looking for other titles from same author

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Learnt so much!

Tracy Borman makes history accessible - detail , but not too much , developing a story whilst bring you along on the journey. Loved this book !

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