About “The Other Boleyn Girl”
The Other Boleyn Girl (2001) is a historical novel by Philippa Gregory that explores the life of Mary Boleyn, a 16th-century English aristocrat. The story is loosely based on her life, focusing on the annulment of a major royal marriage. Gregory highlights the political and personal pressures surrounding the need for a male heir to the English throne. The novel draws from historical events but takes creative liberties to tell Mary's story. It was published as a 2001 novel by Philippa Gregory. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 2001