I hadn't read a novel in almost six months after the birth of my son. This book was the perfect book to get me started reading again. I was hooked from page one! It has everything you need for an easy and fun read...glamour, decadence and scandal! It was the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I couldn't put it down. It's historical fiction narrated by Mary Boleyn who was pushed by her family to become the mistress of King Henry VIII in order to secure the family's success. This family will stop at nothing to secure their fortune.

Most of the major events are based on facts. If you know your history, you won't be surprised by a lot of the story. The wars, births, deaths, trials actually took place but obviously nobody can know for sure the motives and conversations that were had behind closed doors. This is where Phillipa Gregory gives her version and it's certainly a fun and naughty version.

Now I am anxiously awaiting the release of the movie which comes out in February. Based on the trailer I can already see they've made some changes but since they have Eric Bana playing King Henry III, I'll forgive them these changes and see the movie anyway. If you can, read the book first and don't spoil it by watching the trailer!