The Queen of Subtleties by Suzannah Dunn Paperback Book

Description: The Queen of Subtleties by Suzannah Dunn A tremendously vivid, page-turning and plausible novel that depicts the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, the most spirited, independent and courageous of Henrys queens, as viewed from both the bedrooms and the kitchens of the Tudor court. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A tremendously vivid, page-turning and plausible novel that depicts the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, the most spirited, independent and courageous of Henrys queens, as viewed from both the bedrooms and the kitchens of the Tudor court. Everyone knows the story of Anne Boleyn. Henry VIII divorced his longstanding, long-suffering, older, Spanish wife for a young, black-eyed English beauty, and, in doing so, severed England from Rome and indeed from the rest of the western world. Then, when Henry had what he wanted, he managed a mere three years of marriage before beheading his wife for alleged adultery with several men, among them his own best friend and her own brother.This is the context for Suzannah Dunns wonderful new novel, which is about – and told by – two women: Anne Boleyn, kings mistress and fated queen; and Lucy Cornwallis, the kings confectioner, an employee of the very highest status, who made the centrepiece of each of the feasts to mark the important occasions in Annes ascent. Theres another link between them, though: the lovely Mark Smeaton, wunderkind musician, the innocent on whom, ultimately, Annes downfall hinged…Suzannah Dunn has wit, a mastery of dialogue, brilliant characterization, lack of pretence, and good humour. The Queen of Subtleties adds to that mix a wonderfully balanced, strong story and the result is sensational. Notes A novel depicting the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, exploring the side of her character which is clever, forthright, and independent -minded. "A boisterous treatment of Anne Boleyn. Dunn gives full reign to her imagination" Daily Mail Author Biography Suzannah Dunn is the author of fiction titles: DARKER DAYS THAN USUAL, BLOOD SUGAR, PAST CARING, QUITE CONTRARY, VENUS FLARING, TENTERHOOKS, COMMENCING OUR DESCENT and her most recent success, THE QUEEN OF SUBTLETIES. She lives in Brighton. Review The Queen of Subtleties offers a stunningly refreshing way of retelling an old story. I often abandon historical novels nowadays, but I really could not put this one down. It brings Anne Boleyn to life as never before, and, probably for the first time ever in fiction, Henry VIII emerges as a truly credible character in an authentic setting. Alison Weir, author of The Six Wives of Henry VIII A remarkable writer, a lyricist of ordinary life and ordinary people transfigured by extreme emotions. Daily Telegraph Suzannah Dunn is that rarity among contemporary novelists: a genuine stylist. Her prose is like truffles -- rich, rare, dark, but never cloying. Wendy Perriam Her ear for the rhythms of speech is unerring, her feeling for the minutiae of experience acute. It takes a good deal of artistry to create the illusion of real life, and she has managed something more difficult still, which is to who us how strange real life can be. The Times A remarkable writer, a lyricist of ordinary life and ordinary people transfigured by extreme emotions. Christopher Hart, Daily Telegraph Suzannah Dunn is that rarity among contemporary novelists: a genuine stylist. Her prose is like truffles -- rich, rare, dark, but never cloying. Wendy Perriam Her ear for the rhythms of speech is unerring, her feeling for the minutiae of experience acute. It takes a good deal of artistry to create the illusion of real life, and she has managed something more difficult still, which is to who us how strange real life can be. Christina Koning, The Times Long Description A tremendously vivid, page-turning and plausible novel that depicts the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, the most spirited, independent and courageous of Henryas queens, as viewed from both the bedrooms and the kitchens of the Tudor court. Everyone knows the story of Anne Boleyn. Henry VIII divorced his longstanding, long-suffering, older, Spanish wife for a young, black-eyed English beauty, and, in doing so, severed England from Rome and indeed from the rest of the western world. Then, when Henry had what he wanted, he managed a mere three years of marriage before beheading his wife for alleged adultery with several men, among them his own best friend and her own brother. This is the context for Suzannah Dunns wonderful new novel, which is about a? and told by a? two women: Anne Boleyn, kings mistress and fated queen; and Lucy Cornwallis, the kings confectioner, an employee of the very highest status, who made the centrepiece of each of the feasts to mark the important occasions in Annes ascent. Theres another link between them, though: the lovely Mark Smeaton, wunderkind musician, the innocent on whom, ultimately, Annes downfall hingeda? Suzannah Dunn has wit, a mastery of dialogue, brilliant characterization, lack of pretence, and good humour. The Queen of Subtleties adds to that mix a wonderfully balanced, strong story and the result is sensational. Review Quote The Queen of Subtleties_ offers a stunningly refreshing way of retelling an old story. I often abandon historical novels nowadays, but I really could not put this one down. It brings Anne Boleyn to life as never before, and, probably for the first time ever in fiction, Henry VIII emerges as a truly credible character in an authentic setting. Alison Weir, author of The Six Wives of Henry VIII_A remarkable writer, a lyricist of ordinary life and ordinary people transfigured by extreme emotions. Daily TelegraphSuzannah Dunn is that rarity among contemporary novelists: a genuine stylist. Her prose is like truffles _ rich, rare, dark, but never cloying. Wendy Perriam_Her ear for the rhythms of speech is unerring, her feeling for the minutiae of experience acute. It takes a good deal of artistry to create the illusion of real life, and she has managed something more difficult still, which is to who us how strange real life can be. The Times_A remarkable writer, a lyricist of ordinary life and ordinary people transfigured by extreme emotions. Christopher Hart, Daily TelegraphSuzannah Dunn is that rarity among contemporary novelists: a genuine stylist. Her prose is like truffles _ rich, rare, dark, but never cloying. Wendy Perriam_Her ear for the rhythms of speech is unerring, her feeling for the minutiae of experience acute. It takes a good deal of artistry to create the illusion of real life, and she has managed something more difficult still, which is to who us how strange real life can be. Christina Koning, The Times Feature * A brilliant, original and utterly accessible Tudor tale for readers of The Other Boleyn Girl, Elizabeth and Mary, Girl with the Pearl Earring and I Elizabeth. * Presents a different Anne Boleyn - clever, forthright, independent-minded - compared to the scheming, profligate, soulless and deviant figure others have portrayed. * Contains an illuminating PS section with an author profile, an essay on the book, reading recommendations and much more. Competition: The QueenS Midwife (Lives And Loves Of The Royals Book 2). Rose Tremain;Lozania Prole; Description for Sales People A tremendously vivid, page-turning and plausible novel that depicts the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, the most spirited, independent and courageous of Henryas queens, as viewed from both the bedrooms and the kitchens of the Tudor court. a? A brilliant, original and utterly accessible Tudor tale for readers of a?The Other Boleyn Girla?, a?Elizabeth and Marya?, a?Girl with the Pearl Earring and a?I Elizabetha?. a? Presents a different Anne Boleyn a? clever, forthright, independent-minded a? compared to the scheming, profligate, soulless and deviant figure others have portrayed. a? Contains an illuminating PS section with an author profile, an essay on the book, reading recommendations and much more. a? Competition: Rose Tremain, Jane Stevenson Details ISBN0007139381 Author Suzannah Dunn Pages 352 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Year 2005 ISBN-10 0007139381 ISBN-13 9780007139385 Format Paperback Publication Date 2005-01-03 Imprint HarperPerennial Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Birth 1963 Media Book Edition New edition UK Release Date 2005-01-03 Alternative 9780007377916 Audience General AU Release Date 2005-03-23 NZ Release Date 2005-03-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:143158191;

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