The Boleyn Deceit

The second book in the addictive Anne Boleyn trilogy with a twist: what if she had given birth to a son?

Imaginative . . . an exciting, action-driven plot containing strong doses of both intrigue and romance... an original and entertaining read that’s reminiscent of the best of Philippa Gregory

Gripping . . . Andersen delves into an alternative Tudor England geared to rivet period fans and newcomers alike. . . . Perfect for Philippa Gregory fans

A surprising gem and a thoroughly enjoyable read

[The Boleyn King] alive with historical flair and drama, satisfies both curious and imaginative Tudor aficionados. . . . Her multidimensional characters are so real that readers will wish it was history and eagerly await the next in the trilogy

A wonderfully imaginative and well-written tale of intrigue, high court politics and desperate love

Laura Andersen creates a fresh and vividly realized alternative world

Full of intrigue, conspiracies, and the accurate details so essential to good historical fiction . . . Anyone who has even the slightest fascination with the Tudors will want to devour this delectable novel in a single sitting

New York Times bestselling author of Death in the Floating City

The Boleyn King deftly blends compelling characters, flawless social history, and courtly romance into an enthralling tale that’s impossible to put down

Edgar Award–winning author of Secret of the White Rose

... highly entertains with its fine pacing, plot, and detail. Perfect for Philippa Gregory fans

A sumptuous, vividly imagined novel of a Boleyn king’s fateful rise to power amid the treacherous glamour of the Tudor court. A fantastic debut!

A fascinating journey into what might have been, this novel of alternate history will keep you turning the pages and leave you hoping for a sequel

Fans of both Stephenie Meyer and Philippa Gregory will find much to love in this evocative and well-written debut

Immensely addictive and twisty—kudos to Laura Andersen for her crafty plotting and rich characterizations. Deliciously scandalous and seductive, The Boleyn King delivers history and romance with equal passion

New York Times bestselling author of Hush, Hush

From the intrigue of the Tudor court to the battlefields of France, you will be entranced by the power, emotion, and sweeping romance of this spellbinding novel. I loved it and can’t wait for the next book in the series!

... a riveting page-turner ... For historical fiction fans and Tudor aficionados, The Boleyn King is a must-read

Laura Andersen has one husband, four children, and a university degree in English that she puts to non-profitable use by reading everything she can lay her hands on. Books, shoes, and travel are her fiscal downfalls, which she justifies because all three ‘take you places.’ She loves the ocean (but not sand), forests (but not camping), good food (but not cooking), and shopping (there is no downside.) She lives in Massachusetts with her family. 
 
To find out more visit: http://www.lauraandersenbooks.com or follow Laura on twitter @LauraSAndersen

Torn between his kingdom and the woman he loves. . . 
 
William Tudor, now King Henry IX, sits alone on the throne. But England must still contend with those who doubt his legitimacy. William is betrothed to a young princess from France, but still he has eyes only for his childhood friend Minuette, and court tongues are wagging. 
 
Even more dangerous – if discovered – is that Minuette’s heart and soul belong to Dominic, William’s best friend and trusted advisor. . .

The Boleyn King

The first book in an enthralling Tudor trilogy that dares to imagine: What if Anne Boleyn had actually given Henry VIII a son?

Long live Henry IX! 
 
Just seventeen years old, King Henry IX, known as William, is anxious to prove himself. With the French threatening war and the Catholics’ rebellion, he trusts only three people: his older sister Elizabeth; his loyal counsellor, Dominic; and Minuette, a young orphan raised as a royal ward by William’s mother, Anne Boleyn. 
 
Against a tide of secrets, betrayal, and murder, William finds himself fighting for the very soul of his kingdom – and for his right to marry for love not duty. . .

Laura Andersen

A choice to forever change the course of history. 
 
While English soldiers prepare for the threat of invasion, William Tudor struggles with his own 
personal battles: he still longs for his childhood friend. But Minuette has married William’s trusted 
advisor, Dominic, in secret – an act of betrayal that puts both their lives in danger. 
 
Meanwhile, with war on the horizon, Princess Elizabeth must decide where her duty really lies: 
with her brother or her country… 
 
Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir, The Boleyn Reckoning concludes the trilogy 
of the Tudor king who never was: Henry IX.

The Boleyn Reckoning

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Imaginative . . . an exciting, action-driven plot containing strong doses of both intrigue and romance... an original and entertaining read that’s reminiscent of the best of Philippa Gregory

Gripping . . . Andersen delves into an alternative Tudor England geared to rivet period fans and newcomers alike. . . . Perfect for Philippa Gregory fans

A surprising gem and a thoroughly enjoyable read

Imaginative . . . an exciting, action-driven plot containing strong doses of both intrigue and romance... an original and entertaining read that’s reminiscent of the best of Philippa Gregory

Gripping . . . Andersen delves into an alternative Tudor England geared to rivet period fans and newcomers alike. . . . Perfect for Philippa Gregory fans

A surprising gem and a thoroughly enjoyable read

Imaginative . . . an exciting, action-driven plot containing strong doses of both intrigue and romance... an original and entertaining read that’s reminiscent of the best of Philippa Gregory

Gripping . . . Andersen delves into an alternative Tudor England geared to rivet period fans and newcomers alike. . . . Perfect for Philippa Gregory fans

A surprising gem and a thoroughly enjoyable read

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Anne Boleyn Trilogy

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