The Other Boleyn Girl
by Philippa Gregoryliterary work· published 2001
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The Other Boleyn Girl (2001) is a historical novel written by British author Philippa Gregory, loosely based on the life of 16th-century aristocrat Mary Boleyn (the sister of Anne Boleyn) of whom little is known. Inspired by Mary's life story, Gregory depicts the annulment of one of the most significant royal marriages in English history (that of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon) and conveys the urgency of the need for a male heir to the throne. Reviews were mixed; some say the book was a brilliantly claustrophobic look at palace life in Tudor England, while others are troubled by the lack of historical accuracy. The novel was twice adapted into films of the same name. It was followed by a sequel called The Queen's Fool, set during the reign of Henry's daughter, Queen Mary.
Adaptations (2)
The Other Boleyn Girl has been adapted 2 times, across television film and film, from 2003 to 2008.
The Other Boleyn Girl2003 · television film · 90 min · dir. Philippa Lowthorpe · IMDb ↗IMDb6.1Based on the controversial novel by Philippa Gregory, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a fictionalised account of the life of Lady Mary Boleyn who becomes mistress to England's king, Henry VIII, before being ousted by her younger sister, Anne. Mary leaves the Court to marry a commoner, but returns when Anne embarks on a reckless policy to save herself from ruin.
The Other Boleyn Girl2008 · film · 115 min · dir. Justin Chadwick · IMDb ↗A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history: two beautiful sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, driven by their family's blind ambition, compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII.
