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Whom does the story revolve around?

Mary Boleyn. The story revolves around the lesser known Mary Boleyn. Mary was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Boleyn and sister to Anne.

Whose court do Mary and Anne serve in during the beginning of the story?

Katherine of Aragon. Mary and Anne both served in the court as ladies-in-waiting to Queen Katherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII.

The Boleyn sisters are ruled at court with their affairs with the king by their uncle. Who was their manipulating uncle?

Duke of Norfolk. The Duke of Norfolk, Thomas Howard, manipulated the roles that each of his Boleyn nieces played in the king's heart, and the king's bed.

What is the name of Mary's first child?

Catherine Carey. Catherine Carey was the first born child of Mary Carey. Although she carries the Carey name, in "The Other Boleyn Girl" and in many historians' minds, she was in face the illegitimate daughter of Henry VIII.

What is Mary's childhood home which she is always longing for?

Hever. The childhood home of Mary Boleyn is Hever Castle. Her children were also raised there until they became school age or age of court attendance.

From what illness does Mary's husband, William, die?

Sweating sickness. William Carey fell victim to the sweating sickness, like so many others at the time.

After Anne and Henry marry, they have a child. What is the name of the child?

Elizabeth Tudor. Elizabeth Tudor, best known as Elizabeth I, Queen of England, was born to Anne Boleyn and Henry Tudor on September 07, 1533.

Which one of these men was Anne Boleyn not accused of having an affair with?

Thomas Cromwell. While Anne was accused and executed for allegedly have affairs with many men, few historians believe this to be correct. Thomas Cromwell was the man behind all of it, looking into and making up wrong-doings so the king could remarry.

Whom does Mary choose as her second husband?

William Stafford. Mary's second husband, William Stafford, was but a servant. Because of this, Mary was cast out by her family for marrying below her station.

Who was the maid in waiting that Anne Boleyn took with her to the Tower and walked with her while she was on her way to the scaffold to die?

Catherine Carey. Anne Boleyn chose her niece, Catherine Carey, as the maid-in-waiting she was allowed to take with her to the Tower of London when she was arrested. Anne also walked with Catherine to the scaffold where she was executed.