THORNS, LUST AND GLORY: THE BETRAYAL OF ANNE BOLEYN

Discover how the ill-fated queen rose to prominence

- Author: Estelle Paranque

In Thorns, Lust and Glory: The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn, Estelle Paranque revisits the oft-told story of the marriage of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. The book examines how she came to that fateful match, from her teenage years spent at the French court to her infamous execution.

It is a tale that might seem to be as old as time but, perhaps surprisingly, Paranque finds new angles to hook even the most knowledgeable Tudor follower.

The 'betrayal' of Paranque's title comes from a potentially surprising angle, as she sets out to demonstrate that Boleyn was betrayed not only by her husband and the English court but also by France. Central to this book is an era in Anne's life that is often overlooked, namely the years she spent in France and the influences she was subjected to there.