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 ...

Gregory explored the life of Anne’s sister Mary Boleyn in her best-selling 2001 book, The Other Boleyn Girl, which inspired a ...