Boleyn Traitor by Philippa Gregory

Boleyn Traitor

A Novel

Philippa Gregory

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · October 14, 2025

#1 New York Times bestselling author and “queen of royal fiction” (USA Today) Philippa Gregory returns with a dazzling historical novel of ambition, betrayal, and survival in the court of Henry VIII. “Gregory skillfully captures the lust for power and wealth that overcomes those who serve a mentally unstable ruler.”--Library Journal “Richly atmospheric, Gregory’s novel delivers a riveting portrait of Jane and drama of the cunning stakes involved in trying to survive Henry’s reign.”--Booklist 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.

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Who it’s for
Layered Tudor fiction with a romantic pulse and a steady pull toward courtly intrigue.
Genres
Renaissance Fiction, Royal Romance, Historical Thrillers
Published
HarperCollins, October 14, 2025

About this book

#1 New York Times bestselling author and “queen of royal fiction” (USA Today) Philippa Gregory returns with a dazzling historical novel of ambition, betrayal, and survival in the court of Henry VIII.

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“Gregory skillfully captures the lust for power and wealth that overcomes those who serve a mentally unstable ruler.”--Library Journal “Richly atmospheric, Gregory’s novel delivers a riveting portrait of Jane and drama of the cunning stakes involved in trying to survive Henry’s reign.”--Booklist 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. Philippa Gregory masterfully shines a spotlight on the untold story of Jane Boleyn, peeling back the myths to reveal a complex portrait of a woman who dared to survive at any cost. Perfect for fans of thrilling historical drama and readers captivated by the intrigue of the Tudor period, Boleyn Traitor is a must-read.

Courtly Tensions

Layered Tudor fiction with a romantic pulse and a steady pull toward courtly intrigue.

Come here for

  • Tudor court intrigue, with a romantic edge
  • Philippa Gregory’s polished, immersive historical texture

Expect

  • A sustained, character-led historical read
  • Cultural-literacy pleasures without needing homework

Where it sits

Renaissance Fiction74%
Royal Romance45%
Historical Thrillers25%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Renaissance Fiction
  • Literary Fiction
  • Women's Fiction
  • Marriage & Divorce
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  • Friendship
  • Feminist Fiction
Authors
Philippa Gregory
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
October 14, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Renaissance Fiction