Book Review: The Boleyn Curse, A New Dualtime Tudor Mystery by Alexandra Walsh

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Step into a magical historical dual-timeline drama that promises long-forgotten secrets, an intriguing treasure hunt and two women who span the ages, joined in their desire to uncover the truth. 

Alexandra Walsh’s The Boleyn Curse is an imaginative and engaging historical novel that blends mystery, history, and the resonant power of female voices. This dual-time novel is actually a ‘triple-time’ story, as a third era is introduced between the Tudors and present day.

In the sixteenth-century timeline King Henry VIII is malevolent and chilling, abusing his power in the worst possible ways. Elizabeth Boleyn is a loyal wife and devoted mother, and her struggle to navigate the treacherous world of Henry’s court is portrayed with authenticity and compassion.

I particularly liked subtle references which are only meaningful for dedicated readers of Alexandra Walsh’s other books, and the present day ‘treasure hunt’, following enigmatic clues that link the three timelines. 

Anyone interested in history dreams of a new discovery of a verifiable primary source which reveals a fresh perspective on our past. Alexandra Walsh turns this to good effect in her story - and explains her inspiration in an author’s note at the end of the book.

The Boleyn Curse builds to an exciting end, and raises thought provoking questions about the little known life of Elizabeth Boleyn. Highly recommended.

Tony Riches

I would like to thank the publishers, Boldwood Books, for providing an advance review copy

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About the Author

Alexandra Walsh is a bestselling author of dual-timeline women’s fiction inspired by the lost voices of history. Her novels span the Tudor, early Stuart, and Victorian eras, exploring secrets, power, and women’s hidden lives across the centuries. Her books include The Marquess House Saga, The Wind Chime, The Music Makers, The Forgotten Palace, The Secrets of Crestwell Hall, The House of Echoes, Daughter of the Stones, The Patron Saint of Married Women and The Boleyn Curse. A former journalist of over twenty-five years, Alexandra now presents The Alexandra Walsh Arts Show on PureWestRadio.com and has worked in television and film as a producer, director and scriptwriter. Alexandra is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and is a member of the Society of Authors and the Historical Writers’ Association. Follow her on social media: Instagram/X (@purplemermaid25), Bluesky (@purplemermaid25.bsky.social), and Substack (@purplemermaid25). For updates and more information visit her website: www.alexandrawalsh.com and follow her on Facebook, Twitter @purplemermaid25 and Bluesky @purplemermaid25.bsky.social