Online Author Talk | Philippa Gregory: Courtly Intrigue, Whispers as Weapons

Philippa Gregory, the “queen of British historical fiction,” returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. Join us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel, Boleyn Traitor.
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.

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About the Presenters: Dr. Philippa Gregory is one of the world’s foremost historical novelists. She wrote her first ever novel, Wideacre, when she was completing her PhD in eighteenth-century literature; 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.
Dr. Gregory studied history at the University of Sussex and was awarded a PhD by the University of Edinburgh. Philippa is a member of the Society of Authors and 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.