The Innocent

[Ali Sweeney]

For all of you out there who love a good romance novel, this is a historical romantic epic novel based on the story of Anne Bolyn. It's a trilogy of novels. I've read The Innocent and The Exiled by, Posie Graeme-Evans. I'm about to start the third, The Beloved. Check them out and let me know what you think. She is such a talented, beautiful writer. Enjoy!

[Mander]

Thanks, Ali! I'll definitely check that out. Anne Bolyen is definitely a great historic figure that I love to read about. (Her ghost makes an intriguing read too!)

[mannett]

Thanks For the heads up Ali!:)

[KStormsfan]

Thanks Ali! :)

[Mander]

I bought it, I'm such a sucker for a new book. A good Historical Fiction book I read is, "The Emancepators Wife" which tells the story of Mary Todd Lincoln. It has some good, sweet Abe Lincoln style romance in it. It's a very touching book and is probably as true to life as it can get. Also, Jewels by Danielle Steele is a wonderful book. Two of the characters are based on The Duke and Dutchess of Windsor. It's the story of romance, a tragic separation and the struggle to survive in France/England during World War II.

[myluckystars]

ill have to check that book out. over the summer i read philippa gregory's books that are about anne boleyn. the first book is the other boleyn girl. theyre historical fiction. she changed some history but otherwise i really enjoyed it. and since then ive wanted to read more about her. but i havent gotten the chance yet. theyre supposed to be making her book into a movie and i cant wait.

[Mander]

I've always wanted to read "The Other Boleyn Girl" but I've never quite got around to it!! I've always got a pile of books. If I'm down to 1 book and halfway through another I panic;)

Wow, I read the first 300 pages last night and this evening. I can't put this book down. Thanks for the rec, Ali! The Innocent is wonderful. I'm not a "dime romance novel" kind of gal so I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this when I saw it had a "romance" theme through it but it's not one of those overwhelming ones. Pansei is so fluent and her writing flows beautiful. Descriptive's are great. I can completely picture this and from what I know, she's got 15th century England down pretty good. I'm glad I bought Exile with it because I would definitely go into withdrawl waiting on it.

I so saw that twist with who Anne really was coming;) I can't wait to see how it developes from there!

[Mander]

I just finished it! I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to dig into Exile with Deborah's "prediction" at the end of Innocent.
If anyone's interested here is the bio on the King Edward depicted in the book:)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_IV_of_England

[soapdiva]

I love romance novels thanks for the tip Ali..I will be sure to get a copy.
Soapdiva(Jeanie)

[nycmcc]

They sound like good books. I will check them out.

Right now I am reading "Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons" by Lorna Landvik. So far it is really good and I am enjoying it.

Smile and have a great day!

Cora