Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons
Wednesday, October 29
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a virtual event with Philippa Gregory, the "queen of British historical fiction," as she discusses her new novel "Boleyn Traitor," a tale that is timely and timeless.
Library Speakers Consortium presents a virtual event with Philippa Gregory as she discusses Boleyn Traitor, publishing this fall. Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor court with a tale that is both timely and timeless.
Jane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor court, where secrets are currency, every choice is dangerous, and even the faintest whisper can seal the fate of queens.
For Jane, survival demands playing every role required of her: a loving wife who conceals her doubts, a devoted sister to Anne Boleyn at the height of her power, and an obedient spy who carefully wields her words. But in a court ruled by ambition and a tyrant’s sword, Jane must rely on her sharp wit and skillful maneuvering to outthink those around her, knowing that one wrong move could cost her everything.
With a rich tapestry of new historical insights and lyrical language honed over decades of writing, Gregory's return to the Tudors is a new definition of this most fascinating era. As the world becomes more extreme and unpredictable, Jane’s story of survival and ingenuity offers a compelling parallel, serving as both a powerful historical narrative and an echo of the challenges we face. This is a riveting tale of loyalty and betrayal, ambition and love.
An exciting glimpse into the perilous 16th-century royal court!
Dr. Gregory is one of the world’s foremost historical novelists. Her flair for blending history and imagination developed into a signature style and Philippa went on to write many bestselling novels including The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen.
Philippa is a member of the Society of Authors and in 2016, was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Historical Fiction Award by the Historical Writers’ Association. In 2018, she was awarded an Honorary Platinum Award by Neilsen for achieving significant lifetime sales across her entire book output. In 2021, she was awarded a CBE for services to literature and to her charity Gardens for the Gambia, and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
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