The Boleyn Secret by Alison Weir

From the bestselling author of SIX TUDOR QUEENS, this captivating historical novel delves into the lives of two Boleyn cousins, bound by blood and secrets, against the dramatic backdrop of the Tudor court. Discover the truth that changes everything for Kate Carey, who witnesses the execution of her aunt, Queen Anne Boleyn, at just twelve years old.

• Follows Kate Carey as she serves her cousin, the young Lady Elizabeth, after the fall of the Boleyns.
• Explores the deep, sister-like bond between the two cousins until Kate marries for love.
• Unravels a life-shattering secret hidden by the Boleyn family, revealed only as Kate's mother, Mary, lies dying.
• The story spans the Boleyns' flight into exile and their eventual return when Elizabeth ascends to the throne.

• "Vivid and utterly addictive... brings to life a fascinating woman who has remained in the shadows for too long" - TRACY BORMAN
• "Her story is as fascinating as it is gripping... a remarkable woman who had a ring-side seat to some of the most precarious and pivotal passages of history" - ELIZABETH FREMANTLE

• Author: Alison Weir
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 560 pages
• Publisher: Headline Review
• Publication Date: May 21, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1035416240
• Dimensions: 15.6 x 5 x 23.6 cm
• Weight: 788 g

Experience a gripping tale of loyalty, betrayal, and hidden truths within one of history's most famous families. Secure your hardcover copy of this spellbinding Tudor novel today.