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Summary: So Bad it makes you weep! No Research weak weak weak
Review: I have to say as someone who adores Elizabethan period of time, when I saw this book I was very excited. But as I began this tome of horror, I was astounded at the LACK of research done on this book. The cover is horrible, it does not show man of the time, but a modern guy in a badly done outfit....Then came the herione who is supposed to be a "textile expert", yet does not know the Renaissance Faire get up is not what would be seen at QEI's court. She mentions she is wearing a peasant blouse and broomstick skirt, ....??? Okay then she says how shs was making a dress in satin in PURPLE! Elizabeth was one of those red heads who did not like how the color purple made her look. In Queen Elizabeth's Closet unlocked it was shown the closest thing to 'purple' she own was a color called "Mulberry" a kind of burgundy. No purple EVER. Amazing, do not waste you time on this book it is not worthy of merit or effort. I am only glad I purchased this for only $1.00 at a used sale.
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: I really enjoyed this book! I thought the ending was especially wonderful...romantic and yet a total surprise. Too often a person can figure out exactly what is going to happen in the end of a romance. Not with Terri Brisbin's books -- Don't miss this wonderful love story!
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Summary: Romance is a bit graphic.
Review: It really is a great story - for that I would have given it 5 stars. I found the "romantic" parts a bit too graphic though. I certainly wouldn't want a teenager or my Mom reading this.
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Summary: Romance is a bit graphic.
Review: It really is a great story - for that I would have given it 5 stars. I found the "romantic" parts a bit too graphic though. I certainly wouldn't want a teenager or my Mom reading this.
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Summary: Fabulous adventure in Elizabethan times
Review: Just finished this book in about a day. Terri knows how to write fast paced novels that you just can't put down. Her latest novel is also a time-travel romance, with the heroine, Sharon Reynolds, a textile expert, stepping through a portal into Elizabethan times. BUT, before she does step through, she finds proof that King Henry had a legitimate son, one born of Anne Boylen and King Henry. This rightful heir is the one that should be on the throne and not Queen Elizabeth. Sharon is determined to set things right and find this son to give him the proof he needs. What she doesn't count on is falling in love with one Richard Granville, not realizing he is the one. Sparks certainly fly with these two. Now, the big question is will Sharon change the course of history and present Richard with the proof he has looked for, or will she follow her heart? A most satisfying romantic what-if, the ending doesn't disappoint. Thank you for reading my review :) **Pandora
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Summary: Fabulous adventure in Elizabethan times
Review: Just finished this book in about a day. Terri knows how to write fast paced novels that you just can't put down. Her latest novel is also a time-travel romance, with the heroine, Sharon Reynolds, a textile expert, stepping through a portal into Elizabethan times. BUT, before she does step through, she finds proof that King Henry had a legitimate son, one born of Anne Boylen and King Henry. This rightful heir is the one that should be on the throne and not Queen Elizabeth. Sharon is determined to set things right and find this son to give him the proof he needs. What she doesn't count on is falling in love with one Richard Granville, not realizing he is the one. Sparks certainly fly with these two. Now, the big question is will Sharon change the course of history and present Richard with the proof he has looked for, or will she follow her heart? A most satisfying romantic what-if, the ending doesn't disappoint. Thank you for reading my review :) **Pandora
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Summary: A special romance
Review: The find in the London manor house excites Sharon Reynolds, Curator of the Historical Costume and Fabric Collection of a Chicago museum. In one of the Elizabethan dresses, she finds a hidden parchment that claims proof existed that Henry had a legitimate son who should have been on the throne instead of Elizabeth. Before she can understand what she has, Sharon falls through a door and finds an aristocratic woman wearing sixteenth century garbs yelling at her. Somehow, Sharon has become a seamstress for Queen Elizabeth I. Sharon becomes confused and almost is trampled by a horse. Elizabeth's half brother Richard Granville saves her life. As Richard and Sharon begin to fall in love, she must adjust to the regal intrigue of 1570, including a Spanish-Catholic alliance that plans to place Richard on the throne in spite of his loyalty to the current monarch. THE QUEEN'S MAN is a fast-paced time travel romance starring two charming charcaters. Although fans must accept on faith the movement through time and Sharon's relatively easy adjustment, readers will fully enjoy the tale. The story line brings to life the court of Queen Elizabeth 1 through the eyes of the time traveler. Fans of the sub-genre will gain pleasure from this warm tale filled with historical tidbits, a wonderful cast, and an interesting era lively painted by Terri Brisbin. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: A great Elizabethan time travel romance by a great author!
Review: THE QUEEN'S MAN by Terri Brisbin Review by Barb Deane, Barb's All Romance Book Store Terri Brisbin's September, 2000 release, The Queen's Man, is her third book released under Jove's Time Passages series. I will admit right up front that I was predisposed to like this book: I love Terri's first two books, A Love Through Time and A Matter of Time; The Queen's Man is set in Elizabethan England, another favorite of mine; and the hero is the son of Henry VIII and Ann Boleyn, and I have read and enjoyed many, many books on the wives of Henry VIII. Even given all of this, I was still surprised to see how much I loved The Queen's Man. Sharon Reynolds is in England on a vacation from Chicago, studying at the London Textile Institute. She has encountered problems in her recent promotion to the head curator at the Chicago Museum's Historical Costume and Fabric collection due to the jealous machinations of a man who did not get appointed to the position. Sharon finds a packet of papers hidden inside an Elizabeth gown that was found. She can't resist opening the papers, but is stunned when she figures out that they are the signed confession and supporting documents that establish that Henry VIII fathered a son while married to Ann Boleyn, but the midwife stole the child, presumed dead, and had him raised by another family. Although the rightful King of England, this son was never discovered nor acknowledged. When Sharon stumbles upon a hidden room, she, the dress, and the documents are thrown back in time. She is mistaken for another Sharon Reynolds who is supposed to join the Queen's household, and is immediately put to work as a seamstress. When she finally figures out and accepts where she is, she realizes it must have happened in order for her to find Henry VIII's true son and give him the evidence he needs to take his rightful place as King, although she also fears the effect this will have on history. Richard Granville is in charge of the Queen's stables. He also happens to be Good Queen Bess's bastard half-brother. When he first sees Sharon Reynolds, he is wary of her. However, her honesty, innocence, and attractiveness generate a more than average interest for him. She is somewhat more outspoken that the women he is used to, but much more intriguing as well. The historical backdrop for this story is well done. There is enough of the flavor of Elizabethan England to make it totally believable, but it is not bogged down in detail. Both Richard and Sharon are honest, intelligent, and likable characters with great sexual chemistry. I totally bought into their romance, the struggles each of them has with the situation and their unusual circumstances, and the choices they must make in order to resolve their dilemmas. My only criticism would be that I wanted to know more about their life together after the story was over, so I'm hoping there's going to be a sequel. Another wonderful, entertaining, and pleasing story by Terri Brisbin. Don't miss it!
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Summary: A great Elizabethan time travel romance by a great author!
Review: THE QUEEN'S MAN by Terri Brisbin Review by Barb Deane, Barb's All Romance Book Store Terri Brisbin's September, 2000 release, The Queen's Man, is her third book released under Jove's Time Passages series. I will admit right up front that I was predisposed to like this book: I love Terri's first two books, A Love Through Time and A Matter of Time; The Queen's Man is set in Elizabethan England, another favorite of mine; and the hero is the son of Henry VIII and Ann Boleyn, and I have read and enjoyed many, many books on the wives of Henry VIII. Even given all of this, I was still surprised to see how much I loved The Queen's Man. Sharon Reynolds is in England on a vacation from Chicago, studying at the London Textile Institute. She has encountered problems in her recent promotion to the head curator at the Chicago Museum's Historical Costume and Fabric collection due to the jealous machinations of a man who did not get appointed to the position. Sharon finds a packet of papers hidden inside an Elizabeth gown that was found. She can't resist opening the papers, but is stunned when she figures out that they are the signed confession and supporting documents that establish that Henry VIII fathered a son while married to Ann Boleyn, but the midwife stole the child, presumed dead, and had him raised by another family. Although the rightful King of England, this son was never discovered nor acknowledged. When Sharon stumbles upon a hidden room, she, the dress, and the documents are thrown back in time. She is mistaken for another Sharon Reynolds who is supposed to join the Queen's household, and is immediately put to work as a seamstress. When she finally figures out and accepts where she is, she realizes it must have happened in order for her to find Henry VIII's true son and give him the evidence he needs to take his rightful place as King, although she also fears the effect this will have on history. Richard Granville is in charge of the Queen's stables. He also happens to be Good Queen Bess's bastard half-brother. When he first sees Sharon Reynolds, he is wary of her. However, her honesty, innocence, and attractiveness generate a more than average interest for him. She is somewhat more outspoken that the women he is used to, but much more intriguing as well. The historical backdrop for this story is well done. There is enough of the flavor of Elizabethan England to make it totally believable, but it is not bogged down in detail. Both Richard and Sharon are honest, intelligent, and likable characters with great sexual chemistry. I totally bought into their romance, the struggles each of them has with the situation and their unusual circumstances, and the choices they must make in order to resolve their dilemmas. My only criticism would be that I wanted to know more about their life together after the story was over, so I'm hoping there's going to be a sequel. Another wonderful, entertaining, and pleasing story by Terri Brisbin. Don't miss it!
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Summary: Captivating, suspenseful...may i rate this book a 10?
Review: This book was just plain amazing...Sharon Reynolds and Richard Graniville had a powerful chemistry. I absolutely loved the setting, the 16th century Elizibethian time. I feared for Richard, when the queen found out about his plot with the catholics to evict her from the throne and locked him in the tower of london. I really enjoyed the part when Sharon finally told Richard that she was from the future. The ending of the the book was a complete surprise to me! I figured you know just "happy ever after" but it was more than happy ever after. If I go on, this page will not be able to fit any other reviews. Know this: this book is a definate plus! it was captivating, suspenseful, romantic I couldn't put it down for a second! get your self a copy. It is worth it!!!
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