Philippa Gregory studied classical English literature at the University of Edinburgh, worked on radio and television, received her first literary fees when she began writing children's books, but became a truly famous writer only thanks to a series of historical novels, in the center of which is the brilliant court of the English kings and queens. Particularly successful was the book “The Other Boleyn,” which takes the reader to England in the 16th century: after the novel became a world bestseller, the BBC filmed a television series based on it, and now a full-fledged one is being prepared for release worldwide. film adaptation starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson. Court intrigues and clashing family interests turned sisters Mary and Anne Boleyn, who dearly loved each other, into irreconcilable rivals: instigated by their brother, they enter into a struggle for the heart of King Henry VIII and a place on his bed. Starting the fight, the sisters cannot even imagine that defeat will bring love and happiness to Mary, and Anna, who has ascended the throne, will pay for her victory with her head.