Synopsis
In 1536, Henry and Anne are at the mercy of influences outside their control, explosively incompatible, and caught in a marriage that ends in betrayal so shocking that Anne requires lifetimes to recover. Henry, seemingly in defense of Anne (but more likely acting out of "stubborn perverseness," she observes), terrorizes England and decrees widespread political murder in order to protect her. Ultimately, to Anne's horror, this once passionate husband turns on her and has her executed as well. Threads, a reincarnation fantasy, opens with Anne's execution. Her fury at her husband s betrayal has enough momentum to survive centuries, but in Threads she learns that she has been assigned a hard task: she must review their history together through a number of past lives, and find it within herself to forgive him. This may prove difficult and take some time. The husband in question is Henry Tudor, the notorious Henry VIII. The narrator is the stubborn, volatile Anne Boleyn, who is not at all inclined to forgive. It is a very unusual love story. William Faulkner Competition finalist for best novel. Nell Gavin is also author of Hang On, which was awarded the Living Now Book Awards silver medal, and was chosen as a Red Adept Select title voted outstanding in its genre.
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Review
** FIVE STARS **
Nell Gavin does a remarkable job of reaching into the essence of Anne Boleyn. Brava, Nell Gavin. -- Jack Mauro, author of GAY STREET and SPITE HALL, January 2002
** FIVE STARS **
THREADS will find its way onto the "top ten life-changing books" lists of many future readers... -- Ian R. Thorpe, writer, poet and broadcaster
** FIVE STARS **
Threads is not your run-of-the-mill historical novel. Nell Gavin's imagination shines through, and her research is meticulous. -- Curled Up With a Good Book, February 2002
THREADS will find its way onto the "top ten life-changing books" lists of many future readers... -- Ian R. Thorpe, writer, poet and broadcaster, January 2002
The author does a remarkable job of reaching into the essence of Anne Boleyn. Brava, Nell Gavin. -- Jack Mauro, author of GAY STREET and SPITE HALL, January 2002
This is a strong, smart, captivating work. -- Writer's Digest, May 2002
Wonderful. A great concept, well-written and well-organized - a beautifully woven tapestry. -- Independent Publishers Online, June 2002
From the Publisher
2000 William Faulkner Competition finalist for best novel.
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