V.E. Lynne's Reviews > Hunting the Falcon: Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and the Marriage That Shook Europe

'Hunting the Falcon' is a sprawling, scrupulously researched and totally engrossing study of one of the most consequential marriages in history, if not the most consequential. Fox and Guy give a thorough background to the relationship, especially Anne Boleyn's early years and education, and clearly set out to place her marriage to Henry VIII, and subsequent fall, within the wider context of European power politics, rather than concentrating solely on the English court. This gives the reader a quite different, and much broader, perspective than is often the case.
The authors clearly display a lot of sympathy for Anne, and admire her courage and intellect, but they are generally pretty fair to all players involved in the drama and don't obviously take one side or the other. Good portrayal of Imperial Ambassador Chapuys in particular.
This book is perhaps a bit long and somewhat scholarly in tone, so not the best choice for those new to the subject matter, but for seasoned 'Henry and Anne' fans, 'Hunting the Falcon' is an absorbing read and well worth your time.
Four stars.