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Boleyn Traitor

By: Philippa Gregory
Narrated by: Gemma Whelan
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 This audiobook features an exciting exclusive interview with Philippa Gregory and narrator Gemma Whelan, star of Game of Thrones

Jane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor court. Where nothing is more powerful than a secret – or more deadly.

As the Boleyns rise, Jane rises with them. But the king’s love is a fickle thing. And when the royal gaze turns elsewhere, Jane uses the only weapon she has: her voice.

To survive in this dazzling, dangerous world she has mastered many masks: loving wife, devoted sister, and obedient spy. Now she must step out of the shadows.

She might outlive her rivals. She might know the court’s darkest secrets. But power rests on the edge of a tyrant king’s sword. Where will it fall next?

Philippa Gregory brings the Boleyn traitor into the light in an explosive story of one woman’s survival in the treacherous heart of the Tudor court.

‘Beautifully written, meticulously researched … utterly compelling and unputdownable’ SANTA MONTEFIORE

A stunning tour de force: compelling, thrilling, mesmerising, completely engrossing’ BARBARA ERSKINE

‘An enthralling historical thriller and a mirror on contemporary politics … rich and compelling’ C J COOKE

‘A propulsive, emotional, thrill ride through the Tudor court’ LUCY CLARKE

'A thrilling story about ambition, power struggles … and dark side of the Tudor court' ADELE PARKS

‘A vivid recreation of a court in which sex and politics are intertwined and deadly' The Times

'[A] tense portrait of survival under a king whose love can mean death’ i paper

'As perilous as it is thrilling’ Mail on Sunday

'Gregory masterfully explores Jane’s guilt, ambition and survival […] you can feel the power, danger and allure of the Tudor dynasty on every page' Woman & Home

‘An immersive visit to the Court of Henry VIII with its magnificence and machinations, its pageantry and plotting' Saga

'Gregory’s research is impeccable, but she wears it lightly when transporting you to the Tudor court in all its pomp, glory [and] drama' High Life

‘Written with the world of modern politics in mind, where decisions and policy can spin on a whim, and bursting with […] intrigue, subterfuge, and authentic period detail’ Northern Echo

'Richly atmospheric, Gregory’s novel delivers a riveting portrait of Jane and drama of the cunning stakes involved in trying to survive Henry’s reign' Booklist

​Book 10 in the Tudor and Plantagenet Novels series

©2025 Philippa Gregory (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers Biographical Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Political Renaissance Royalty World Literature Tudor Survival Thought-Provoking Inspiring Espionage

Critic reviews

‘Gregory reframes Tudor history through Jane Boleyn’s watchful eyes. Court politics, whispered secrets and shifting allegiances collide in this tense portrait of survival under a king whose love can mean death’ i Paper

‘Returning triumphantly to the world that first catapulted her to bestsellerdom, Gregory thickens the plot by casting Jane as a spy for Thomas Cromwell, bestowing power and agency that is as perilous as it is thrilling’ Mail on Sunday

‘Gregory masterfully explores Jane’s guilt, ambition and survival. Utterly engaging, with sparkling dialogue – you can feel the power, danger and allure of the Tudor dynasty on every page. A triumphant return’ Woman & Home

‘An immersive visit to the Court of Henry VIII with its magnificence and machinations, its pageantry and plotting, all the more harrowing if you know how it ends’ Saga

‘Jane Boleyn is sister-in-law to ill-fated Anne, lady-in-waiting to five of Henry VIII’s six wives and a royal spy. Gregory’s research is impeccable, but she wears it lightly when transporting you to the Tudor court in all its pomp, glory, drama, with Machiavellian manoeuvres and a toweringly egocentric king.’ High Life Magazine

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Philippa Gregory never disappoints, and I thoroughly enjoyed this account of a woman who has not before been focused upon so directly.

Well worth the wait

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I found from my favourite podcast (after dark) my favourite author had a new book and devoured it. what i love about Phillipas writing is you see both the evolutions of her research and stance of the individual characters develop through each book, keeping the "tudor theme" fresh and riveting. I love that with each book even the potential villainous characters have depth and through the lens she creates you can understand the complexities and psychological personalities of why these people made the decisions and actions. I love having more books coming out that are less from the typical "main characters" of the time. It gives the topic a new and different level of depth and creates a modern understanding of the fragile and delicate Web of intricacies required to keep the machine of court moving. fantastic writing as always.

Not a "tudor repeat"

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This familiar story is well told, with unexpected twists and with the increasingly dangerous tyrant Henry lurking in the background. I admit to struggling with finding the time to read the paper versions of Philippa's books, but here the narration really brings the story alive (while I commute, do the chores etc). Kitty Howard's voice as a Tudor valley girl is superb. The recording includes bonuses including an interview between the narrator and Philippa.

Excellent narration

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Not sure about the person chosen to narrate the book. Some pronunciations of the Tudor surnames were totally incorrect!

Excellent book- intriguing take on a well-knownn character

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I felt like a fly on g to the wall watching everything that went on. I got quite emotional at times at the stupidity of Queen Katherine and Francis Dereham. The Tudor court must have been exhausting, living on your nerves. I thought the perspective was new and the book was very hard to put down. I gave up a whole weekend to read it. Fabulous.

Enjoyable story

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