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Two sisters competing for the greatest prize... the love of a king When Mary Boleyn catches the eye of the of Henry VII on arrival at the tudor court at the age of fourteen she is dazzled and seduced by the Golden Prince. But her joy is cut short when she discovers that she is a pawn in the dynastic plots of her family. When the king′s interest begins to wane Mary is heartbreakenly forced to help her greatest rival; her sister Anne, secure the king′s affections for the advancement of the Boleyns′ fortunes. Anne soon becomes irresistible to Henry, and Mary can do nothing but watch her sister′s rise. Anne stops at nothing to achieve her own ambitions. From now on Mary will be no more than the other Boleyn Girl. But beyond the court is a man who dares to challenge the power of her family to offer Mary a life of freedom and passion. If only she has the courage to break away ... before the Boleyn enemies turn on the Boleyn Girls. About The Author Philippa Gregory is an established writer and broadcaster for radio and television. She holds a PhD in eighteenth-century literature from the University of Edinburgh. She lives in the North of England with her family.