The Queen's Painter: a thrilling new take on the Anne Boleyn story through the eyes of the Tudor court's painter
Jun 2026 · Hachette UK
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'I am in awe of Wendy Holden' Heather Morris
In her dazzling new novel, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Wendy Holden presents a new take on the Anne Boleyn story. The Queen's Painter traces her stellar rise and tragic fall as seen by Tudor court artist Hans Holbein. Close friend of the ill-fated queen, did he use his genius in a stunning act of revenge?
When the brilliant young Holbein arrives at the Tudor court, Anne Boleyn is among his first patrons. As she rises to the top, Hans rises with her. Courtiers clamour for his portraits of life-like accuracy; pictures which tell the truth about their subjects
When his beloved Anne is beheaded on false evidence, Hans is heartbroken and enraged. And he's not alone. Poet and diplomat Thomas Wyatt is agonised at his own unwitting part in her tragedy. He and Hans join forces and vow revenge on the person they blame for Anne's downfall: Thomas Cromwell, the king's ruthless chief minister.
But what can a poet and painter do against the most powerful man in England? The answer comes when Henry VIII seeks a fourth wife. Cromwell turns to Holbein and Wyatt, his trusted artist and envoy, to travel across Europe to find and paint a new bride. Cromwell's position depends on a portrait of someone young and beautiful, painted with Hans' trademark truth. Anything less could bring the whole court crashing down.
It's the opportunity they've been waiting for...
Praise for Wendy Holden:
'Traces Diana's journey from shy schoolgirl to blushing bride with verve, wit and a dash of foreboding' Daily Mail
'Touching and distinctive' Rachel Hore
'Riveting, revealing, an absolute must-read' Imogen Edwards-Jones
'Perfect for fans of The Crown' Bella
'Diana is depicted as warm, empathetic and mischievous' Mail on Sunday
'Fascinating' Woman's Weekly
'Fictionalises Diana's life in riveting and tender detail' Platinum
'A compelling read' Prima
'Scurrilous, funny, sharp, shot through with pathos' Saga
'Wendy delves beneath the glamour and public persona. Fascinating' Woman
In her dazzling new novel, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Wendy Holden presents a new take on the Anne Boleyn story. The Queen's Painter traces her stellar rise and tragic fall as seen by Tudor court artist Hans Holbein. Close friend of the ill-fated queen, did he use his genius in a stunning act of revenge?
When the brilliant young Holbein arrives at the Tudor court, Anne Boleyn is among his first patrons. As she rises to the top, Hans rises with her. Courtiers clamour for his portraits of life-like accuracy; pictures which tell the truth about their subjects
When his beloved Anne is beheaded on false evidence, Hans is heartbroken and enraged. And he's not alone. Poet and diplomat Thomas Wyatt is agonised at his own unwitting part in her tragedy. He and Hans join forces and vow revenge on the person they blame for Anne's downfall: Thomas Cromwell, the king's ruthless chief minister.
But what can a poet and painter do against the most powerful man in England? The answer comes when Henry VIII seeks a fourth wife. Cromwell turns to Holbein and Wyatt, his trusted artist and envoy, to travel across Europe to find and paint a new bride. Cromwell's position depends on a portrait of someone young and beautiful, painted with Hans' trademark truth. Anything less could bring the whole court crashing down.
It's the opportunity they've been waiting for...
Praise for Wendy Holden:
'Traces Diana's journey from shy schoolgirl to blushing bride with verve, wit and a dash of foreboding' Daily Mail
'Touching and distinctive' Rachel Hore
'Riveting, revealing, an absolute must-read' Imogen Edwards-Jones
'Perfect for fans of The Crown' Bella
'Diana is depicted as warm, empathetic and mischievous' Mail on Sunday
'Fascinating' Woman's Weekly
'Fictionalises Diana's life in riveting and tender detail' Platinum
'A compelling read' Prima
'Scurrilous, funny, sharp, shot through with pathos' Saga
'Wendy delves beneath the glamour and public persona. Fascinating' Woman
About the author
Number one bestselling author Wendy Holden has written ten consecutive Sunday Times Top Ten bestsellers. A former journalist on the Sunday Times, Tatler and the Mail on Sunday, she contributes to a range of publications and is a TV and radio regular. She was a judge for the Costa 2013 Novel and Book of the Year Awards. Wendy lives with her husband and two children in Derbyshire.
Visit her on her website www.wendyholden.net, or follow her on Twitter @Wendy_Holden and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendyholdenauthor.
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