The Other Boleyn Girl Theme of Betrayal

So you've read The Other Boleyn Girl, and you want to write a historical fiction novel about the life of Anne Boleyn, too? We suggest The Boleyn Betrayal as a title. Or maybe Too Many Boleyn Betrayals to Count would be more accurate, but that title doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.

Whichever title you choose, there are plenty of Boleyn betrayals to talk about. These people double-cross and backstab others as naturally as they eat and breathe.

Questions About Betrayal

  1. Why does Mary betray her queen? How does Mary feel afterward? Why does she continue to do it?
  2. In what ways does Henry betray his wife? His mistresses? The entire nation of England?
  3. How does Anne cope with the various betrayals in her own life?