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The Wise Woman
The Wise Woman: A Novel | Philippa Gregory
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory weaves an unforgettable tale of a young woman�s sorcery and desire in Henry VIII�s England, where magic, lust, and power are forever intertwined. Growing up as an abandoned outcast (…more)
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Jess861
The Wise Woman: A Novel | Philippa Gregory
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Mehso-so

I didn't love this book but I didn't hate it either - it was a little long but I'll never forget it. The book seems to be true to it's time. I wish the witchcraft had been dialed down a bit. It seemed overdone at times, making the book less historical fiction. The characters are all awful people and the relationships absolutely toxic - but I feel this works for the time period. This is a dark read.

Note: Many trigger warnings in this book.

Cuilin I understand, magical realism can ruin a book for me. I don‘t mind a sprinkling but too much takes me out of the time period and becomes more of the fantasy genre. 3mo
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Jess861
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I'm going to join in on the #HyggeHourReadathon tonight. I spent the majority of the afternoon getting everything for the family ready for the week. This included making a cream cheese spread for cucumber sandwiches (ingredients listed) I plan to eat at work this week. I am pairing them with some blueberries, oranges and yogurt.

Now I'm going to spend the next hour relaxing with my book!

#HyggeHour @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @AllDebooks

AllDebooks ❄️💙❄️ 3mo
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Jess861
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Starting this book tonight for #BookedInTime . My goal is to get at least half way through by the end of the weekend. Have a couple of appointments for the kids tomorrow and they have swim class Saturday - but other than that it will be a relaxing weekend before the chaos of real life starts again on Monday!

#BookedInTimeJanuary25 #BookedInTimeTudors #JumpStart2025

 @Cuilin @Lizpixie

Cuilin Wonderful, have a lovely weekend and enjoy your reading. 3mo
Lizpixie Hope it‘s a good read👍 3mo
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TheEllieMo
The Wise Woman: A Novel | Philippa Gregory
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join in if you want!

#ABookADay2023

dabbe Oh, I love her as a writer! ❣️ She fulfills my pre/post Tudor needs! 😀 2y
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perfectsinner
The Wise Woman: A Novel | Philippa Gregory
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I'm not sure if it's the book or just me.... I feel like I've been reading this for forever. I've not read her before, but I know she's prolific and it sounded right up my alley. But something just isn't gelling and I've heard others say this isn't her best book. I'm about halfway through and it's just ok so far. 😐

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perfectsinner
The Wise Woman: A Novel | Philippa Gregory

I have always seen a lot about this author and haven't ever read her. Picked this up at a yard sale fairly recently over the summer. I haven't read any historical fiction in quite some time. I guess some are telling me it's not a great one of hers to start with, but.... 🤷‍♀️

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AliD73
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This is one of Philippa Gregory‘s lesser known books, and that‘s a shame. I thoroughly enjoyed this. It has an unconventional protagonist and an unconventional ending. Set in Tudor England, this tells the story of Alys, an old lord‘s scribe. Although she‘s the protagonist, Alys can easily be considered evil; she has no problem lying, scheming, seducing, and using the dark arts to get what she wants. This is a unique novel. Highly recommended.

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Texreader
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I‘m not a fan either. So I‘m going to trust Mom‘s review and pass it along without reading it. #momreviews @Momreviews

BookishMarginalia Mom knows best 😜 6y
Kaye Funny message ! I don‘t read that author‘s books either. 6y
Melissa_J I‘m so not a Gregory fan, so agree with your mom 💯 percent 6y
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rabbitprincess I wish I could give this review more than one like! 😂 6y
TrishB Me neither! 6y
Birdsong28 I love Philippa Gregory! I haven't read this one but her historical novels are always a winner for me! 😍😍📚📖 6y
Butterfinger I used to be too @Birdsong28 until I read Wideacre. I finished it because I was such a huge fan of hers. 6y
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Born.A.Reader
The Wise Woman: A Novel | Philippa Gregory
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My #bookhaul from today! Such great finds for only $1 each! 😍📚❤

Texreader Wow! 7y
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