The Beheading Game

The Beheading Game by Rebecca Lehmann is a compelling, entertaining, and original historical novel where Anne Boleyn returns from the dead to exact revenge on Henry VIII.

Disgraced. Beheaded. Revived...

When Anne Boleyn awakens after her execution, she discovers she's not ready for death just yet. With unfinished business regarding the king who had her murdered, she is determined to secure her daughter, Elizabeth's future. Discarded by Henry for failing to produce a male heir, reviled by the court for being too clever for her own good, and beheaded on trumped-up charges, Anne has one last chance to change her fate. She escapes the tower, sews her head back on, and embarks on a quest for justice.

Yet, Anne's journey will be fraught with challenges as she encounters the dangers of London and the countryside, with rumours swirling about sightings of her ghost. Fortunately, she finds assistance from a chance meeting with fenlander Alice, who offers her the possibility of a different future.

The Beheading Game delves into the heart and mind of one of history's most talked-about women, finally providing her the opportunity to share her side of the story.

"Magic, romance, revenge, and an utterly irresistible heroine—this book is an instant classic" —Lev Grossman, author of The Bright Sword

"Fabulous! A marvellously inventive and mythic reworking of the story of Anne Boleyn. I loved it" —Kelly Link, author of The Book of Love