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Title: Totally Engrossing Page-Turner!
Review: This is one of the most amazing books I've read in a while. The "other" girl in the title is the sister of Anne Boleyn, Mary, King Henry VIII's mistress right before his marriage to Anne. The story captures the scheming of the Howard family and how, without regard for Mary's feelings, they pushed her into the king's bed, and so quickly shooed her out when his eyes turned to Anne. Weaved throughout Mary's story is a great depiction of Mary's brother George and his power-hungry wife, Jane Parker (who later testifies against George and Anne, sending them to the Tower of London).Overall, Gregory's novel is a must-read for anyone interested in British historical fiction - this book totally turned me on to learning about Tudor history and the workings of the English court.
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