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May, 1536. The poet Sir Thomas Wyatt, released from imprisonment in the Tower of London, is in his father?

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4.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting novel, May 13 2004

By	Lisa Anne Sanderson - See all my reviews

This book will change your view of Anne Boleyn forever. Usually written about as a conniving bitch who was determined to be queen, here Anne is a sympathetic character. Her motives are made clear and understandable.

Written from the point of view of Thomas Wyatt, a young poet who fell in love with her, this is more Anne's story than Thomas'. Thomas, a sensitive and sweet young man, is endearing as well. Indeed, all the characters in this novel are well-drawn.

Although this novel is beautifully written, I did feel that the word 'verily' was used too much and although it was meant to be true to the Tudor period, I found it slightly irritating.

However, I would thoroughly recommend this enchanting novel.

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3.0 out of 5 stars I didn't think it was possible..., Jan 25 2004

By	L. Crook (Decatur, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

...to enjoy a book but dislike the main character as much as I did. The concept of this book is a very good one, but many elements were either overlooked or relied upon too heavily. While it's possible that Wyatt was a very passionate man, as his poems suggest, the frequent references to his childhood and relationship with his cousin Anne Boleyn was syrupy and overly obsessive. There were, as another reviewer stated, long stretches of the novel (his trips to Italy) that were unnecessary to the plot. And at times parts used to thicken the plot left me unconvinced and indifferent.

As I stated above, the concept is indeed a good one and oddly, I enjoyed certain elements of the book. But were I to pass the book on my shelf, I would not be tempted to reread it.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Too much repetition, Aug 11 2003

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I agree with the reviewer from MN. I too was disappointed. This novel won an award, so I expected much more.
The writing is so bogged down with constant repetition, words such as 'verily' and people's names, that it's distracting. Where was her editor? You don't need to say Tom, Tommy, Tom, Tom; Anne, Anna on and on, dialog after dialog, when only two people are talking.
Tom's trip to Italy is dragged out to the extreme (the interlude with the two women) for no apparent reason.
This story would have been wonderful if the editors had paid attention to these details.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I so eagerly looked forward to this book, that I interrupted a series I had been reading and started this book the day it arrived. I was disappointed. Read more

Published on Jul 21 2003 by S. E. Kennedy

5.0 out of 5 stars A Love For All Time
A king who would not be denied. A woman who would be queen. And a gentle poet forced to watch helplessly as his one true love slipped out of his arms forever. Read more

Published on Jun 8 2003 by Debra L. Stang

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
As an avid reader of Tudor History I found this book to be a great read. It took me back in time and kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't wait to turn the page. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dear Heart - a wonderful novel!
I recently read "Dear Heart How Like You This?" by Wendy J. Dunn and I was so impressed and touched that I wanted to write a brief review to thank the author. Read more

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