
The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn
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Narrated by:
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Suzan Crowley
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By:
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Robin Maxwell
Robin Maxwell’s debut novel introduces Anne Boleyn and her daughter, Elizabeth: one was queen for a thousand days, the other for more than 40 years. Both were passionate, headstrong women, loved and hated by Henry VIII. At the beginning of Elizabeth’s reign, her mother’s private diary is given to her by a mysterious lady. In reading it, the young ruler - herself embroiled in a dangerous love affair - discovers a great deal about her much maligned mother.
Through Anne’s writing, Elizabeth finds an echo of her own dramatic life as a powerful young woman at the center of England’s male establishment and, with the knowledge gained from it, makes a resolution that will change the course of history.
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What made the experience of listening to The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn the most enjoyable?
I've had a fascination with the story of Anne Boleyn since I read Jean Plaidy's "Lady in the Tower" (also available on Audible) in the early 90s. To my surprise much of the information in this story was very similar. In fact there were a few times while listening my daughter thought it was that book I was listening to. This was both a bonus and a draw back because I believe for the most part that Anne was treated very unfairly. This book sees Anne as a strong character, not one without faults, but one not guilty of treason. I loved the connection made to Elizabeth. That was the most unique point brought forward in this book. Historical record suggests Elizabeth did an about face regarding her attitude toward her mother, but no information is given as to what prompted that change. This is an interesting idea of how that may have come about.What other book might you compare The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn to and why?
"Lady in the Tower" by Jean Plaidy for the reason stated above.What does Suzan Crowley bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Well, a continuous read for one thing. I can not stop life to sit and read for long periods of time. I can listen while I am completing my daily routines. By allowing the story to be continuous there is more flow to the story. Suzan is good about making the characters relatable.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I didn't laugh or cry. But I did agree with emphasis a few times.Any additional comments?
One thing I think that young women today have that even older women today did not have is a greater sense of self. My daughter and I read aloud often. We listen to books even more often. Selecting a book like this allows fiction to teach our daughters about the struggles that women have gone through to have the right to NOT be married, to not be a pawn. I would be just as pleased if I could get my son to be aware of this type of literature. Because men in history were used as political pawns as well. Understanding where we have come from goes a long way to understanding the blessings and privileges we have today that would not have been a given in the past.New Angle or Not Exactly New
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I love it
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Elizabeth's Secret Mother
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When new monarch Elizabeth is handed her mother’s, Anne Boleyn’s, diary past and present merge. Two young women meet if only through the pages of Anne’s words.
Phenomenal storytelling and world building.
Story and narrator meet with perfection
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Exceptional Narrator
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