But ahead of the curve this century was Philippa Gregory whose 2001 novel The Other Boleyn Girl alighted on the lesser-known, almost forgotten figure of Mary Boleyn, elder sister of Anne.

A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history: two beautiful sisters, Anne (Natalie Portman) and Mary Boleyn ...

Following, essentially, the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn through the story of her relationships with her family including sister Mary – the other Boleyn girl of the title – let’s start with ...

A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history: two beautiful sisters, Anne (Natalie Portman) and Mary Boleyn ...