The Boleyn Inheritance
Philippa Gregory
About this book
From “the queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY) the author of Boleyn Traitor comes this New York Times bestseller featuring three very different women whose fates are each bound by a bloody curse: the legacy of the Boleyn family. After the death of his third wife, Jane Seymour, King Henry VIII of England decides to take a new wife, but this time, not for love. The Boleyn Inheritance follows three women whose lives are forever changed because of the king’s decision, as they must balance precariously in an already shaky Tudor Court. Anne of Cleves is to be married to Henry to form a political alliance, though the rocky relationship she has to the king does not bode well for her or for England. Katherine Howard is the young, beautiful woman who captures Henry’s eye, even though he is set to marry Anne. Her spirit runs free and her passions run hot—though her affections may not be returned upon the King. Jane Rochford was married to George Boleyn, and it was her testimony that sent her husband and infamous sister-in-law Anne to their deaths. Throughout the country, her name is known for malice, jealousy, and twisted lust. The Boleyn Inheritance is a novel drawn tight as a lute string about three women whose positions brought them wealth, admirations, and power, as well as deceit, betrayal, and terror.
Censorship history
In 2024, "The Boleyn Inheritance" by Philippa Gregory was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to concerns over its portrayal of historical figures and themes deemed inappropriate for students. Specific complaints were raised by parents and local advocacy groups, leading to school board votes that upheld the ban in certain areas. The book's controversial content sparked debates at PTA meetings, reflecting ongoing tensions regarding curriculum choices and literary representation in educational settings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | SexualViolence |
