I pretty much annihilated this book in two days flat as I couldn’t put it down. I think Anne Boleyn has captured the imagination of many (especially those with an interest in history and the Tudor era in general) so to read a book that analysed her many perceptions and faces through literature, letters and media was a super interesting take on it all.

I loved the whole make up of this book and how it was structured. It flowed easily and I had no problem consuming hours at a time of this book. My attention was utterly held and I learnt a lot from it too. It felt thorough yet also clear in what was going to be discussed and introduced this topic well. So it’s great for the history buff and casual reader alike.

I got a really good picture of Anne Boleyn’s character as what presented through the written letters and communications of the time but also really enjoyed an analysis of her presentation in media and the present day.

I could feel the authors extensive research and passion for the subject through the pages too. I absolutely love reading about this topic and it certainly fed my interest and curiosity. Enjoyable read!

A well-researched in-depth analysis of the various facets related to Anne Boleyn’s life. This narrative addresses the royal biases around Anne and the way media has rewritten pivotal facts. This is a deep dive into the truest accounts to this date that we know of related to Anne. A narrative that demystifies centuries of rumors and a King’s attempt to write Anne out of history. Genuinely interesting read for those interested in the Tudors.
Each essay focuses on a central aspect related to Annes life or the way Anne’s life has been portrayed through various medias. Considerations are made for missing information, cultural context, and the current artifacts that remain from Anne’s reign as Queen. This is a great example of a non-fiction narrative that pulls the passion from their fingertips in riveting essays. Thank you Netgalley and Pen & Sword for this advanced digital copy!

Now normally I don't read ARC copies of nonfiction but since I have a deep love for Tudor History I would give this a try. What makes this this unique is that it isn't a biography of Anne Boleyn's life but more of an account of how she is viewed whether it be a portrait or even how she is portrayed in cinema. We also hear of accounts of people who knew her and had a good high opinion and then there were those who hated her. Now that is something that everyone will almost encounter in everyday life. Now in my opinion I think Anne Boleyn was a very refined person what with her time spent in the Netherlands with Margaret of Austria and her time in the French Court. Overall this was a very interesting take on the life of Anne Boleyn.
I received an arc copy from Netgalley and all opinions are of my own