Truth Endures: Anne Boleyn's Memoirs

Truth Endures: Anne Boleyn's Memoirs

It has been almost 500 years since my beheading. And still, people talk about me. Some of the stories are real. Others could not be more distorted. The time has come for me to tell my own tale. This is my memoir. I, Anne Boleyn—originally a maid from Kent and, in the end, England’s Queen anointed—will share the unfiltered version of that epic time. My story: how I met, loved, and married Henry Tudor—King Henry VIII of England—one of the most powerful men on earth. It’s surely not a tale for the faint of heart. But, if you wish, join me as I reveal the candid details of my tumultuous life. And then you, too, will at last know the truth ... and the enduring power of my legacy. "Sandra Vasoli has created the perfect Anne Boleyn in this superb Memoir novel, told from the viewpoint of Anne. Anne comes to life from the pages of this novel as intelligent, charming, witty, courageous, but also prone to jealousy and insecurity. In crafting Anne's humanity, Sandra gives the readers the most humane portrayal of one of the most remarkable and fascinating figures in history." -James Peacock, Founder and Manager of The Queen Anne Boleyn Society on social media"Vasoli is a masterful storyteller with a flair for weaving fact and fiction into a vivid and compelling narrative. In Truth Endures , the reader is invited to walk alongside a refreshingly rich and nuanced Anne Boleyn, as she navigates the trials, joys and tribulations of her life, all of which emerge from the pages in dazzling and spellbinding detail. This expertly crafted and immersive novel offers readers the unique experience of hearing Anne's story in her own words. It's historical fiction at its very best!" -Natalie Grueninger, author of The Final Year of Anne Boleyn "Simply stunning. Many books have been written about Anne Boleyn, but every once in a while a new book comes out that tells her story in a different and profound way. This book delivers a story which encompasses Anne's voice as she tells her own tale. At the heart of it is love. Love gained and love lost. You can sense the author's passion for this Queen. Very well done." -The Historical Fiction Company "Vasoli creates a vivid portrait of the early days of the love affair between the vivacious and exotic Anne Boleyn and her paramour, the glorious King of England, in stunning detail. Each scene is carefully crafted to bring the heady atmosphere of the English court alive. Far from the usual caricatures, Anne is fully-developed and complex-witty and intelligent, charismatic and enchanting. Importantly, Vasoli never shies away from the brassy and brazen threads in her character. Supported by painstaking research, the scorned queen's harrowing hours in the Tower of London and final plea for mercy will at turns agonize and enrage. And yet, like Pandora's jar, there is still hope contained within the pages. Anne's legacy and truth do indeed endure through this poignant and heart-rending memoir." -Adrienne Dillard, author of Keeper of the Queen's Jewels , The Raven's Widow , and Cor Rotto "Absolutely stunning. Vasoli breathes new life into England's greatest love story. Rarely are the experiences, passions, hopes and dreams of Henry VIII's most ill-fated queen so ardently presented to her fans in a novel. Anne Boleyn's queenship and downfall have been contentious topics since May of 1536. Yet, we are often denied a glimpse into her youth, her ascent and what made her so special that a king would move heaven and earth to have her. Vasoli has accomplished this through sound archival research, passion and great writing. Never before have I been so vividly transported to the Tudor court. Nor have I been so invested in the love between Henry and Anne or as intrigued to learn of the lives of the women who Anne called her friends. The women who inspired, loved and knew her. Truth certainly endures in this beautiful book. I couldn't put it down." -David Lee, Historian and author of The Cecils: The Dynasty and Legacy of Lord Burghley Sandra Vasoli grew up in an historic area just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. She developed a deep and abiding fascination for all things archival: documents and language, but also events, fashion, mannerisms, houses. Earning a Bachelor's degree from Villanova University majoring in both Biology and English, followed by graduate studies, she initially did scientific research, and then embarked on a long career in human resources for the R&D division of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. Her observations of people and their behaviors inform the development of characters in her writing.A favorite historical period, Tudor England, prompted Vasoli to pursue her keen fascination for the breathtaking life of Henry VIII's second queen, Anne Boleyn. She recreated a love story for the ages in her most recent novel, Truth Endures: Anne Boleyn's Memoirs. The dramatic highs and lows which marked the relationship between Anne and Henry-as narrated by Anne-d