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Anne of the New Realm
Anne Boleyn was supposed to die on 19 May 1536. Instead, she wakes in 1984.
Cast aside by her husband and condemned by her king, Anne prepares to take her final breath as queen at the Tower of London. But as the executioner’s sword swings, time shatters.
Instead of death, Anne awakens four centuries later in modern Britain—a realm of roaring engines, neon lights, and a kingdom still bearing the marks of all she set in motion.
Taken in by a kind-hearted yet sceptical yeoman warder, Anne must tread carefully as she guards her identity while confronting the past she left behind and the past she can no longer escape.
Yet when an unexpected discovery reveals she did not arrive alone, ambitions shift and destiny entwines with the House of Windsor, forcing Anne to defend her worth and her very existence before a monarchy forever shaped by her name. Anne of the New Realm is a sweeping tale of loss, reflection, and second chances.
Anne Boleyn once changed the course of history. Now she changes the course of time.
Cast aside by her husband and condemned by her king, Anne prepares to take her final breath as queen at the Tower of London. But as the executioner’s sword swings, time shatters.
Instead of death, Anne awakens four centuries later in modern Britain—a realm of roaring engines, neon lights, and a kingdom still bearing the marks of all she set in motion.
Taken in by a kind-hearted yet sceptical yeoman warder, Anne must tread carefully as she guards her identity while confronting the past she left behind and the past she can no longer escape.
Yet when an unexpected discovery reveals she did not arrive alone, ambitions shift and destiny entwines with the House of Windsor, forcing Anne to defend her worth and her very existence before a monarchy forever shaped by her name. Anne of the New Realm is a sweeping tale of loss, reflection, and second chances.
Anne Boleyn once changed the course of history. Now she changes the course of time.
335 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 20, 2026
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Review of advance copy
I've been a fangirl of Queen Anne Boleyn ever since the seventies when I saw the movie "Anne of the Thousand Days" starring Genevieve Bujold and Richard Burton as Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII. I've read countless biographies on the subject over the decades, so much so that I can only now tolerate quality historical fiction treatments about The Tudors. This offering lured me in with its premise of Anne Boleyn's moment of beheading in 1536 throttling her alive into 1984, with all its ramifications- including interactions with the current British Royal Monarchy- The Windsors. In fact, Anne steps right into the time when Princess Diana was pregnant with her second son Harry. I also adore Princess Diana, so this read was perfect for me.
The writing style was free flowing and natural, and the dialogue was spot on. For instance, when members of The Windsor Royal Family made an appearance, the dialogue all "sounded" authentic to their personalities. In 1999 I took a dream trip to England to walk in the steps of The Tudors, so the descriptions and passages about The Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace dreamily transported me there. I noted all the intricate Tudor facets sprinkled throughout the story that Tudor aficionados will smile about. I'm glad to see that there are more installments to this story; the author whet my appetite to see what's in store for Anne in her new future!
Thank you to the publisher Anne Belle Lynn Press who provided an advance reader copy via BookSirens.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I didn’t know much about Anne Boleyn before reading this book, but by the end, I honestly felt like I knew her personally! The story really gets you inside her head, and I loved how the author wove so much historical detail into the modern storyline without it ever feeling overwhelming.
I also really enjoyed the progression of Anne and Douglas’s relationship throughout the book. It added another layer to the story and definitely kept me turning the pages to see where things would go.
There are multiple POVs, which helped keep the story from never feeling stale. Some of them also brought in a lot of humor that I don’t think you would have gotten if the entire book had been told from just one character’s perspective.
You can tell a lot of research went into this book, not only when it comes to Tudor history, but also the 1980s British setting. Even the modern royals felt realistically portrayed. I learned so many things I never knew before, which made the reading experience even more fun.
Thank you to the author for providing me with an advance reader copy.
I also really enjoyed the progression of Anne and Douglas’s relationship throughout the book. It added another layer to the story and definitely kept me turning the pages to see where things would go.
There are multiple POVs, which helped keep the story from never feeling stale. Some of them also brought in a lot of humor that I don’t think you would have gotten if the entire book had been told from just one character’s perspective.
You can tell a lot of research went into this book, not only when it comes to Tudor history, but also the 1980s British setting. Even the modern royals felt realistically portrayed. I learned so many things I never knew before, which made the reading experience even more fun.
Thank you to the author for providing me with an advance reader copy.
Review of advance copy
I've always enjoyed historical novels that involve a character from history turning up in the modern world, and the resulting adjustments, misunderstandings, and parallels. This book, which is the first of a series (looking forward to the next one already!), is a good addition to this subgenre of historical fiction.
Anne Boleyn's execution doesn't leave her dead but alive and disoriented in the grounds of the Tower of London in 1984, where she's rescued by one of the Yeoman Warders. Her attempts to make people believe she is who she is lead eventually to Buckingham Palace and a full-blown damage-control response by the senior royals and their advisers.
I wondered, at the beginning of the book, why the author chose to strand Anne in 1984 rather than in the present day, but it makes sense in a couple of ways. The science of DNA profiling was in its infancy so it wasn't as easy, back then, as it would be now to establish familial relationships between historical figures and present-day ones. And then there's Diana, another princess at odds with the establishment, not knowing who her friends and particularly who her enemies are, and living with a husband who's falling out of love with her.
I think some of the interactions between the royals and non-royal characters were a little more familiar than would have been the case in the real world, but generally the atmosphere in the palace was very well captured. And the part where parallels were drawn between Henry VIII's six wives and six members of the 1980s-era royal family was both amusing and insightful.
With thanks to the publisher and Booksirens for a free advance review copy of this book.
Anne Boleyn's execution doesn't leave her dead but alive and disoriented in the grounds of the Tower of London in 1984, where she's rescued by one of the Yeoman Warders. Her attempts to make people believe she is who she is lead eventually to Buckingham Palace and a full-blown damage-control response by the senior royals and their advisers.
I wondered, at the beginning of the book, why the author chose to strand Anne in 1984 rather than in the present day, but it makes sense in a couple of ways. The science of DNA profiling was in its infancy so it wasn't as easy, back then, as it would be now to establish familial relationships between historical figures and present-day ones. And then there's Diana, another princess at odds with the establishment, not knowing who her friends and particularly who her enemies are, and living with a husband who's falling out of love with her.
I think some of the interactions between the royals and non-royal characters were a little more familiar than would have been the case in the real world, but generally the atmosphere in the palace was very well captured. And the part where parallels were drawn between Henry VIII's six wives and six members of the 1980s-era royal family was both amusing and insightful.
With thanks to the publisher and Booksirens for a free advance review copy of this book.
October 9, 2026
Anne of the New Realm is an imaginative and emotional reimagining of Anne Boleyn’s story, beginning with the morning of her execution and sending her nearly 450 years into the future. The premise is immediately compelling, but what stood out most was Anne herself. Rather than focusing only on the novelty of time travel, the story explores what it might actually feel like for a woman who had lost everything to suddenly be given another chance at life, love, and a future she never expected to have.
The blend of Tudor history, 1980s Britain, royal intrigue, and romance makes the story feel fresh while still respecting the historical Anne Boleyn at its centre. Her interactions with the modern Royal Family, particularly Princess Diana, add another fascinating layer. An absorbing, heartfelt read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, alternate history, royal drama, and time-slip romance.
I received an advance reader copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily.
The blend of Tudor history, 1980s Britain, royal intrigue, and romance makes the story feel fresh while still respecting the historical Anne Boleyn at its centre. Her interactions with the modern Royal Family, particularly Princess Diana, add another fascinating layer. An absorbing, heartfelt read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, alternate history, royal drama, and time-slip romance.
I received an advance reader copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy
I was given an advanced copy of the book and couldn't stop reading until finished. I want to say that if you are interested in the what if's , this is definitely the best. Well written 👏
I look forward to reading more of Paige's books.
I look forward to reading more of Paige's books.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was a fantastic read. From start to finish...I couldn't put it down. Such a different story line to many books I've read. Highly recommend it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
From the moment I started reading, this story pulled me in and wouldn't let go! The storyline is so well written, and the characters are so well interwoven between the past and the present! I can't wait for the next book in the series!
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
This reviewer was enchanted as Anne Boleyn vividly describes
thoughts and feelings. Chapter 1 deals with her last few
hours before being beheaded. The axe falls, and she finds
herself unhurt on 19 May 1984, morning, in London near
the Tower.
In Chapter 2, we meet Douglas, the newest and youngest
member of the Yeoman Warders, guardians of the Tower who
guide visitors, and a bachelor in his early 40's. He sees
Anne lying on the ground and takes her to a hospital for
examination. Her examination procedure seems very strange
her, but she is determined to continue her life into this
strange realm.
In subsequent chapters, Douglas finds her again in the
evening on a park bench and shelters her in his Tower
apartment. I felt myself living in the mismatch between
Douglas's 20th century and Anne's 16th century world, and
how she struggled to comprehend and, if not adapt, surely
accept.
The author describes Anne's perceptions of the many features
of late 20th century from her 16th century experience so
vividly that I could place myself inside her mind. Douglas
has sheltered her. His relationship with Anne proceeds from
merely sheltering her to friendship. Douglas is puzzled by
Anne's background and asks questions. Anne provides clever
answers that were both true but not revealing of her real
story. I felt suspense building. When would Douglas do when
he badgered her real story out of her?
Of course Douglas did find out, and knew everyone else would
think she was mad.
As the drama ramped up, I felt remarkable empathy for Anne.
She had been cast into a world extremely strange for her.
I really hoped she would find the good life in the 20th
century denied to her in the 16th century merely by her
inability to produce the son Henry VIII wanted.
In real life in May, 1984, England's Princess Diana was in
a rather difficult second pregnancy. She comes into the story
from time to time. My curiosity was whetted. What role might
she play as Anne Boleyn struggled to find that good life?
I felt suspense about two matters, both of which were being
delayed chapter after chapter. What would happen when the
world found out who she was? Douglas was her loyal friend
and protector. Would their relationship advance beyond mere
friendship?
This reviewer already knew much of the history involving the
tragedy of Anne Boleyn. Author Paige Porter describes both
the story and setting of Anne Boleyn's life and later 20th
century England with profound knowledge. This fiction story
is cast onto a richly detailed and entirely nonfictional
setting.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving
this review voluntarily.
thoughts and feelings. Chapter 1 deals with her last few
hours before being beheaded. The axe falls, and she finds
herself unhurt on 19 May 1984, morning, in London near
the Tower.
In Chapter 2, we meet Douglas, the newest and youngest
member of the Yeoman Warders, guardians of the Tower who
guide visitors, and a bachelor in his early 40's. He sees
Anne lying on the ground and takes her to a hospital for
examination. Her examination procedure seems very strange
her, but she is determined to continue her life into this
strange realm.
In subsequent chapters, Douglas finds her again in the
evening on a park bench and shelters her in his Tower
apartment. I felt myself living in the mismatch between
Douglas's 20th century and Anne's 16th century world, and
how she struggled to comprehend and, if not adapt, surely
accept.
The author describes Anne's perceptions of the many features
of late 20th century from her 16th century experience so
vividly that I could place myself inside her mind. Douglas
has sheltered her. His relationship with Anne proceeds from
merely sheltering her to friendship. Douglas is puzzled by
Anne's background and asks questions. Anne provides clever
answers that were both true but not revealing of her real
story. I felt suspense building. When would Douglas do when
he badgered her real story out of her?
Of course Douglas did find out, and knew everyone else would
think she was mad.
As the drama ramped up, I felt remarkable empathy for Anne.
She had been cast into a world extremely strange for her.
I really hoped she would find the good life in the 20th
century denied to her in the 16th century merely by her
inability to produce the son Henry VIII wanted.
In real life in May, 1984, England's Princess Diana was in
a rather difficult second pregnancy. She comes into the story
from time to time. My curiosity was whetted. What role might
she play as Anne Boleyn struggled to find that good life?
I felt suspense about two matters, both of which were being
delayed chapter after chapter. What would happen when the
world found out who she was? Douglas was her loyal friend
and protector. Would their relationship advance beyond mere
friendship?
This reviewer already knew much of the history involving the
tragedy of Anne Boleyn. Author Paige Porter describes both
the story and setting of Anne Boleyn's life and later 20th
century England with profound knowledge. This fiction story
is cast onto a richly detailed and entirely nonfictional
setting.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving
this review voluntarily.
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