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The Queen’s Necklace
- Author
- Adrienne Chinn
- Narrator
- Jessica Preddy
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 25 September 2025
- Run Time
- 10 hours 54 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
The most famous necklace in the world has finally been found…
Bryher Finch’s life isn’t just a disaster, it’s a catastrophe, until a chance invitation to chart her family tree changes everything. As Bryher uncovers the ancestry she never knew about, she stumbles on the find of the century – Anne Boleyn’s ‘B’ necklace, as enigmatic as Henry VIII’s most notorious Queen herself.
But Bryher isn’t the only one who wants the necklace…
Readers love The Queen's Necklace:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A great story set in my favourite period in history. Well developed characters who walked off the page. A very emotive story line with the ups and downs of Tudor times and the contrast with the modern day. Very clever with a lovely conclusion.'
⭐⭐⭐⭐'Historical fiction fans will love this. I couldn't put it down and I read it in one sitting. It was brilliantly written and it's obvious that the author has done their research for the book as the attention to detail of the time period was spot on'
⭐⭐⭐⭐'The mystery of Anne Boleyn's famous B necklace is always something I have wondered about, so to read this was a treat! A unique novel with a fresh twist on the Tudor stories.'
⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was caught up in a compelling tale about risking it all. If ‘what if’ stories, ancestry tracing, and family trees fascinate you, you’ll want to investigate this fantastic historical fiction.'
Critics Review
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“Just stunning, a sublime tale of secrets, strong women and turbulent times. I absolutely adored it” Clare Marchant, author of The Secrets of Saffron Hall
“An emotive and engaging read” Rosanna Ley, author of From Venice with Love
“Rich, evocative and utterly immersive, this beautifully written book swept me away” Jenny Ashcroft, author of Meet Me in Bombay
“An epic tale of family, tragedy & love… I highly recommend this book!!” Books, Wine, Cats 5*
“This story is so sensual and so touching… The sense of suspense makes this story a page turner! Highly recommend this book, especially if you’re looking for a WWII era book without all of the historical stuff” To Read is to Breathe, 5*
“I couldn’t put it down. It was not your typical historical novel & I think that’s what I loved about it. Great book!” Dabbookclub, 4*
“A book that drew me in from the first pages! The characters come alive, they’re so well written. Fans of historic fiction will love this story. An author to follow” Consumer review, 4*
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Details
- Author
- Adrienne Chinn
- Narrator
- Jessica Preddy
- Duration
- 10 hours 54 minutes
- Release Date
- 25 September 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008787271
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Family life fiction / Stories about family, Fiction: literary and general non-genre, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: identity / belonging, Fiction based on or inspired by true events
Synopsis
'Fast-paced and exciting. This is Chinn's first foray into Tudor fiction, and I hope it won't be her last. An ideal read for fans of Philippa Gregory and Joanna Courtney' Historical Novel Society The most famous necklace in the world has finally been found… Bryher Finch’s life isn’t just a disaster, it’s a catastrophe, until a chance invitation to chart her family tree changes everything. As Bryher uncovers the ancestry she never knew about, she stumbles on the find of the century – Anne Boleyn’s ‘B’ necklace, as enigmatic as Henry VIII’s most notorious Queen herself. But Bryher isn’t the only one who wants the necklace… Readers love The Queen's Necklace: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A great story set in my favourite period in history. Well developed characters who walked off the page. A very emotive story line with the ups and downs of Tudor times and the contrast with the modern day. Very clever with a lovely conclusion.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'Historical fiction fans will love this. I couldn't put it down and I read it in one sitting. It was brilliantly written and it's obvious that the author has done their research for the book as the attention to detail of the time period was spot on' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'The mystery of Anne Boleyn's famous B necklace is always something I have wondered about, so to read this was a treat! A unique novel with a fresh twist on the Tudor stories.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was caught up in a compelling tale about risking it all. If ‘what if’ stories, ancestry tracing, and family trees fascinate you, you’ll want to investigate this fantastic historical fiction.'
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