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Harry's Son: England's American Heir

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This book offers a refreshing look at the validity of the English monarchy through a fun, romantic story. The romance of Emmalissa and Will is a delightful undercurrent as Will tries to establish himself as the rightful heir of the throne. Their romance soon takes center stage, as often happens, in his quest for truth. If, in fact, there is any validity to this tale, it puts to question the premise on which the monarchy is founded -- lineage. At a time when the monarchy has become less popular, it would be interesting to know what the royals have to say about Harry's Son. This delightful, light story would make an interesting movie. A movie clothed in romance and intrigue that could question the roots of a nation's monarchy.

I truly enjoyed reading "Harry's Son"! The author does an exceptional job of weaving historical facts and fiction to create, quite seamlessly, a really good novel. I liked the short, fast-paced chapter format, the political ideas expressed, and the very appropriate tie-in with today's monarchy. I highly recommend it!

"Harry's Son" combines a first-rate romance-thriller with enough reality to cause me to wonder if this is just a fiction, or is it a preview of things that may come to pass? Will's clever schemes to outwit the sitting monarchy and his passionate romance with the unsuspecting tavern maid, Emmalisa, provide a rollicking, suspenseful Bondesque adventure. On the other hand, the inclusion of actual places, thinly disguised references to members of the current Royal Family, and references to Anthony William Hall's claim to the English throne in 1931 make me wonder whether there is more to this story than just a very good read. Well, H. Robert Humphrey, what do you say?

The book keeps you spellbound and not wanting to stop reading until finished. Provides enough historical facts to almost make it seem non-fiction. A very well-written and fascinating look into the English Royal Family. Very good.

Harry's Son has it all - History, Intrigue, Romance - transporting you back in time and then, forward to a new, what-if present. It's timely for royal-watchers and, for lovers of the English countryside, its a beautiful visit without the long flight!

While on vacation recently, I read three books. One from an established author on the top-ten fiction list, another recommended by Oprah's Book Club, and the third by a newcomer, H. Robert Humphrey. My favorite? HARRY'S SON! Since reading it, I've recommended it to friends and given copies to family members. Kudos to Mr. Humphrey! When can we expect #2?

A real page turner! Caused me to stay up to the wee hours of the morning and drag the next day at work. It has an uncommon mix of romance and history, together with current goings-on. Its fun cast of characters mimics personalities that we all know. The plausible story line makes one wonder what is real and what is fiction. I found the possibility that there exists a real life person who could indeed be the real American Tudor enormously intriguing.