Philippa Gregory
About the author

Philippa Gregory

Philippa Gregory is the author of many New York Times bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl, and is a recognized authority on women’s history. Many of her works have been adapted for the screen including The Other Boleyn Girl. She graduated from the University of Sussex and received a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, where she is a Regent. She holds honorary degrees from Teesside University and the University of Sussex. She is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff and was awarded the 2016 Harrogate Festival Award for Contribution to Historical Fiction. She is an honorary research fellow at Birkbeck, University of London. She founded Gardens for the Gambia, a charity to dig wells in poor rural schools in The Gambia, and has provided nearly 200 wells. She welcomes visitors to her website PhilippaGregory.com.

Books by Philippa Gregory

Philippa Gregory Articles

Sweeping Historical Fiction: Read an Extract from Dawnlands by Philippa Gregory

Review | Extract

16 November 2022

Sweeping Historical Fiction: Read an Extract from Dawnlands by Philippa Gregory

    Podcast: Philippa Gregory on Writing Women Back into History

    Podcast

    14 November 2022

    Podcast: Philippa Gregory on Writing Women Back into History

      Queen of Historical Fiction: Read Our Review of Dawnlands by Philippa Gregory

      Review | Our Review

      8 November 2022

      Queen of Historical Fiction: Read Our Review of Dawnlands by Philippa Gregory

        Spectacular Historical Fiction: Read an Extract of Dark Tides by Philippa Gregory

        Review | Extract

        1 December 2020

        Spectacular Historical Fiction: Read an Extract of Dark Tides by Philippa Gregory

          Dark Tides is Another Spellbinding Historical From Philippa Gregory

          Review | Our Review

          1 December 2020

          Dark Tides is Another Spellbinding Historical From Philippa Gregory

            The Perfect Blend of Sweeping Historical Events, and Gripping Personal tales: Read an Extract from Tidelands by Philippa Gregory

            News

            30 September 2019

            The Perfect Blend of Sweeping Historical Events, and Gripping Personal tales: Read an Extract from Tidelands by Philippa Gregory

              Tidelands by Philippa Gregory: Your Preview Verdict

              Review | Preview

              12 September 2019

              Tidelands by Philippa Gregory: Your Preview Verdict

                Utterly Gripping. Impossible to Put Down: Read a Review of Tidelands by Philippa Gregory

                News

                2 September 2019

                Utterly Gripping. Impossible to Put Down: Read a Review of Tidelands by Philippa Gregory

                  Better Reading Preview: Tidelands by Philippa Gregory

                  Review | News | Preview

                  3 July 2019

                  Better Reading Preview: Tidelands by Philippa Gregory

                    Book of the Week: The Last Tudor by Philippa Gregory

                    News

                    29 August 2017

                    Book of the Week: The Last Tudor by Philippa Gregory