Brief Gaudy Hour; A Novel of Anne Boleyn
Philadelphia: Macrae Smith, 1949. Hardcover. Book Club Edition. 6"x8.5"x1"; 335 pages; Emerald green boards & spine w/silver metallic letters. Pages are tanning due to age, but no markings throughout. DJ has tears and chips along edges; price sticker on back. Spine slightly tilted, but binding tight. Used - VeryGood / Acceptable. Item #2452
The enigmatic Anne Boleyn comes to life in this charming, brilliant portrayal by acclaimed British novelist Margaret Campbell Barnes.
The infamous love of King Henry VIII and the mother of Queen Elizabeth I, Anne Boleyn undertook a rocky journey from innocent courtier to powerful Queen of England. A meticulous researcher, Margaret Campbell Barnes immerses readers in this intrigue and in the lush, glittery world of the Tudor Court. The beauty and charms of Anne Boleyn bewitched the most powerful man in the world, King Henry VIII, but her resourcefulness and cleverness were not enough to stop the malice of her enemies. Her swift rise to power quickly became her own undoing.
The author brings to light Boleyn's humanity and courage, giving an intimate look at a young woman struggling to find her own way in a world dominated by men and adversaries.
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