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The Holy Tudors: Inheritance
In 1502, the first prince of the Tudor dynasty, Arthur, died at Ludlow Castle of an unknown malady. In 1536, Henry Fitzroy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset, died at St. James' Palace of a similar malady. In 1553, Edward VI, King of England, died at Greenwich Palace under the same strange circumstances. All three Tudor boys are brought together in the twilight of Edward's "death." They have been chosen to accomplish a great mission; to fulfill the greatest duty ever commanded, to guard and protect what has been in existence since the beginning of time, and the creation of The Holy Grail. In the dark stone walls of a hidden fortress, Edward learns the truth of the Holy its creation, its purpose, and the reason God has chosen him to be a part of the trio of Guardians that protect it and keep it safe from the clutches of man. Edward accepts his mission and joins Arthur and Henry as they embark upon a life of secrecy and sacrifice, all while watching history unfold before them. As the years go by, and the powers of the Grail sustain the three boys and slow down their aging process, they undergo the trials of keeping the Grail safe, and the sacrifices they must make to keep their mission a secret, knowing they won't live forever; hoping they will find more descendants from the Tudor line that can be "healed," and join the fight to keep God's greatest vessel away from evil. "I am Edward Tudor. Guardian of the Grail, Servant of God, and once upon a time, I was King of England."
432 pages, Paperback
Published May 27, 2016
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June 17, 2016
I left a review on Amazon for this book and then I heard about this place.
I waited a long time for this one to come out. It looked like so much was keeping this book from coming out, but when it did, it was so worth the wait. I followed the Facebook page for it and it was painful waiting.
The book contains historical fiction writing like nothing. This is no Philippa Gregory or Alison Weir - not that the writer isn't up to par with those great writers - but the story is just completely and brilliantly ORIGINAL.
At first, the book is a bit confusing, but then you realize later that the writer is just setting everything up. DON'T LET THAT DETER YOU. There are a bunch of dates and places thrown at you, but then it all comes together about a fifth of the way in. Dialogue is natural and flows very well.
I did think that the actual Holy Grail itself would make more of an appearance. The author uses it as an instrument to bring the historical characters together in a way that is plausible (as far-fetched the existence of the Holy Grail can be). The Holy Grail actually plays very little in the actual story, though there are some pretty cool parts where the Holy Grail comes into play when you least expect it.
It's good to see new characters in historical fiction, especially when it comes to Tudor figures. Writers are always about Anne Boleyn, Katherine Howard, Henry VIII, Jane Seymour, Mary Tudor, Elizabeth, all the women. This book focuses more on the lesser known figures of the the Tudor dynasty, and makes Edward VI the principal character. I haven't seen a book with him as a central character since Mark Twain.
Writing isn't flawless, but it's close. It's expected of a first novel, after all. The writer's style emulates Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir and even a little V.C Andrews, I think.
From what I know there are three books in the series. I've seen the teasers for the sequels, and I hope they are as good as they sound.
Read this one - loved it.
I waited a long time for this one to come out. It looked like so much was keeping this book from coming out, but when it did, it was so worth the wait. I followed the Facebook page for it and it was painful waiting.
The book contains historical fiction writing like nothing. This is no Philippa Gregory or Alison Weir - not that the writer isn't up to par with those great writers - but the story is just completely and brilliantly ORIGINAL.
At first, the book is a bit confusing, but then you realize later that the writer is just setting everything up. DON'T LET THAT DETER YOU. There are a bunch of dates and places thrown at you, but then it all comes together about a fifth of the way in. Dialogue is natural and flows very well.
I did think that the actual Holy Grail itself would make more of an appearance. The author uses it as an instrument to bring the historical characters together in a way that is plausible (as far-fetched the existence of the Holy Grail can be). The Holy Grail actually plays very little in the actual story, though there are some pretty cool parts where the Holy Grail comes into play when you least expect it.
It's good to see new characters in historical fiction, especially when it comes to Tudor figures. Writers are always about Anne Boleyn, Katherine Howard, Henry VIII, Jane Seymour, Mary Tudor, Elizabeth, all the women. This book focuses more on the lesser known figures of the the Tudor dynasty, and makes Edward VI the principal character. I haven't seen a book with him as a central character since Mark Twain.
Writing isn't flawless, but it's close. It's expected of a first novel, after all. The writer's style emulates Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir and even a little V.C Andrews, I think.
From what I know there are three books in the series. I've seen the teasers for the sequels, and I hope they are as good as they sound.
Read this one - loved it.
July 7, 2016
I love historical fiction and I love reading about the Holy Grail, so I was really excited when this book was finally released.
The way the author intertwines the story around actual historical events, and puts new life into deceased historical figures, was really unique.
It did take a few chapters to understand what was going on, but it is now obvious that the story had to be set up this way, to help explain the premise of the guardianship.
I really enjoyed this book, and am already anxiously awaiting the next in the series.
July 25, 2016
I read this book because I'll be honest, I know the author. I don't usually read this type of book, but to support the author, I went ahead and gave it a try.
I can't help but be impressed. I didn't think she could write like this. Even though the subject matter isn't my kind of thing, the writing was well executed and the story very original. I'm no book review pro, and I probably don't know bad from good from a whole in the wall, but I liked the book. It's no J.K Rowling, and I don't read any other historical fiction so I can't even compare it to anything. But from what I read, it was good. I will continue to support my friend's endeavors as an author. She's worked hard to get here and not many people can say that. If you don't like the story, don't think it's going to make her quit. For those who give a bad review, maybe you're no worse than I am when it comes to reviewing. We all know what we like to read and what we don't like to read. I'm trying my best not to be biased because I know her. Even if I didn't like it, I wouldn't call the book trash but I would give an honest opinion.
If I could say anything critical, the book was slow to develop. But then I realized it was just how she decided to set things up. Once you get past the first part, everything flowed, and the great amount of dialogue made the story flow very quickly.
Great job, Sharyl - keep it up. You know I'm not a great history buff, but this was good. Ignore the naysayers and keep writing. This is a big thing. These anonymous negative reviewers I find are hiding behind just plain hatred and jealousy. It's not just about your book, it's about many. You published a book, and from what I hear, you're headed to the USA to promote it. Not many people can do it, and here you are. Forget about those who knock this creation down - they don't matter. What matters is you are doing WHAT YOU HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED. You published a book. A BOOK. You said so yourself, "Whether it flies or flops doesn't matter - I set a goal and did it." And you did.
Way to go, girl - you're the best.
Tom
I can't help but be impressed. I didn't think she could write like this. Even though the subject matter isn't my kind of thing, the writing was well executed and the story very original. I'm no book review pro, and I probably don't know bad from good from a whole in the wall, but I liked the book. It's no J.K Rowling, and I don't read any other historical fiction so I can't even compare it to anything. But from what I read, it was good. I will continue to support my friend's endeavors as an author. She's worked hard to get here and not many people can say that. If you don't like the story, don't think it's going to make her quit. For those who give a bad review, maybe you're no worse than I am when it comes to reviewing. We all know what we like to read and what we don't like to read. I'm trying my best not to be biased because I know her. Even if I didn't like it, I wouldn't call the book trash but I would give an honest opinion.
If I could say anything critical, the book was slow to develop. But then I realized it was just how she decided to set things up. Once you get past the first part, everything flowed, and the great amount of dialogue made the story flow very quickly.
Great job, Sharyl - keep it up. You know I'm not a great history buff, but this was good. Ignore the naysayers and keep writing. This is a big thing. These anonymous negative reviewers I find are hiding behind just plain hatred and jealousy. It's not just about your book, it's about many. You published a book, and from what I hear, you're headed to the USA to promote it. Not many people can do it, and here you are. Forget about those who knock this creation down - they don't matter. What matters is you are doing WHAT YOU HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED. You published a book. A BOOK. You said so yourself, "Whether it flies or flops doesn't matter - I set a goal and did it." And you did.
Way to go, girl - you're the best.
Tom
April 4, 2017
This book is amazing and I love how the author wrote it, I had the amazing opportunity to portray Edward in a photo shoot for the cover of End of ages. This series is so brilliantly written!!!!
September 10, 2016
Fantastic beginning. Writer has a talent for sticking in light-hearted dialogue to break up the seriousness in the right places. Easier to read than I thought.
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