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| The Sword of Truth (Wakefield Dynasty #1) | 
 enlarge | Author: Gilbert Morris
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 683247
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 409
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.6 x 1.3
ISBN: 0842362282
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780842362283
Publication Date: June 4, 1994
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Better than I expected! May 20, 2008
I had to read this as a book club selection, and thought it looked like a sappy romance novel. Boy, was I wrong! It has it all... action, adventure, drama, and yes, romance. But not the sappy, harlequin kind.
It had me hooked and I couldn't put it down. It's the kind of book that makes you want to run out and grab the next one, so you can see how the story continues!
I highly recommend this book and as one earlier reviewer put it, "don't just a book by the cover."
The Sword of Truth March 9, 2008
The Sword of Truth is a well written historical noval. I had read many novals, but none that told the story of King Henry so well. This book is not only filled with adventure, romance, and pain. It also states historical facts about King Henry and his longing for a son. I read this book in less then a week. Gilbert Morris is a very skilled auther that grabs you from the first page.
My Favroite Book Ever!!! : ) April 24, 2007
A wonderfully captivating book about a young man and his struggle with the Truth. Myles Morgan begins his life as a sheltered serf under the care of his mother and a kind nobleman. The truth of his heritage is revealed as the heir to the Wakefield estate and through rather tragic circumstances Myles' life is turned upside down as he enters into the world of nobility. During the reign of King Henry VIII, Myles finds himself torn between the never ending pleasures of the Court and his childhood friend Hannah Kemp and her fascinating tutor, William Tyndale. When witnessing the troubles between King Henry and the Catholic Church firsthand, Myles realizes the importance of getting the Bible translated into English, making it available to everyone, rich or poor. The power of the Court draws Myles into its dangerous web and threatens to undo all the hopes of his strong Christian family.
Morris does a wonderful job of integrating the history and intrigue of the infamous King Henry VIII with the hidden struggles and hardships of his Court and Christians of the time. There are enough facts that you understand the historical context, but it is written so well that it doesn't feel like a history book. By introducing Myles to Anne Boleyn and Catherine of Aragon, we see how easily even the most powerful can fall prey to the greed of this world. Even though the stories of both Henry VIII and Tyndale are widely known, Morris builds a personal connection with both men through his words and leaves readers with a better understanding of the conflict between the two. It's hard to imagine a time when just owning a Bible in English was punishable by death, but Morris is able to show the true sacrifices that were made so that the Word of God is available to all.
This has been my favorite book for many years and it seems like I've read it at least 10 times!! Gilbert Morris is one of the best Christian Fiction authors around and I would definitely recommend this book along with the next six in the series to anyone! This book has peaked my interest in this remarkable point in history and has given me a lot of appreciation for the freedoms we often take for granted today. It will defiantly have you thinking twice about leaving that family Bible gathering dust on the bookshelf.
Everything I ever wanted in a series January 29, 2006
I read the Wakefield Dynasty books as a young teenager, and they awakened not only an interest in Christian literature but an avid curiosity about Christian history. I never resented the history lessons involved, but rather felt the important historical characters were much more real and memorable for me when I studied them later on because I had first encountered them in an interesting, narrative context. I was wrapped up in nearly every character in this series, and I was sad when it ended.
Excellent Series Opener January 6, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
At first glance of the cover, I was a bit turned off. But as the old adage goes. "One should not judge a book by it's cover".I'm glad I didn't let the cover sway me. In my opinion the cover tends to yell "romance". This, however, is not the whole picture. Sure there is romance in the book, as well as the series as a whole, but the action and historical events covered make this an enjoyable series for everyone (even us guys). If you like historical fiction with substance this is a treat.
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