The Sword of Truth (Wakefield Dynasty #1) [Paperback]

Gilbert Morris (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 4, 1994

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Two families--the Wakefields of nobility and the lower-class Morgans--are the focus of this sweeping generational saga, joined by intriguing personalities such as Elizabeth I, William Tyndale, and John Bunyan. Linking the people and events through the ages is the struggle of men and women who sought God as the answer to their difficulties.

#1: The Sword of Truth

Myles Morgan's discovery of his noble heritage introduces him to a fascinating new life in the English court and to the political conflict surrounding the translation of the Bible into English.

Editorial Reviews

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Mixing historical fact with suspenseful fiction, Morris chooses the time of King Henry VIII and the Protestant Reformation to tell the story of Myles Morgan, brought to England by his unmarried mother to work as a serf on an English estate. Myles becomes friends with Hannah Kemp, who introduces him to William Tyndale, the Bible translator hated by the king. Myles recognizes his love for Hannah but is obsessed with Isabella, a selfish maid of the court. On her deathbed, Myles' mother confesses to Sir Robert Wakefield that Myles is his son. Wakefield adopts Myles, preempting his young cousin, Ralph Geddes, of the inheritance he thought would be his. Promising to get revenge, Geddes marries Isabella and pursues Myles, who is helping Tyndale smuggle Bibles from Germany to England. Geddes also plants Bibles in Wakefield's home, causing him to be imprisoned and compelling Myles to search for ways to convince the king to release him. Through a succession of dramatic events, Morris brings his story to a bittersweet conclusion: Geddes replaces Wakefield in prison, but Tyndale is executed. Powerful historical fiction. Patty O'Connell

Product Details

• Paperback: 409 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (June 4, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842362282
• ISBN-13: 978-0842362283
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #623,452 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gilbert Morris is among today's most popular Christian writers; his books having sold nearly six million copies worldwide. He specializes in historical fiction and won a 2001 Christy Award for the Civil War drama Edge of Honor. Once a pastor and English professor who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas, Morris lives with his wife in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Must Read, July 14, 2000

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This review is from: The Sword of Truth (Wakefield Dynasty #1) (Paperback)

This is a wonderful beginning to a great series! Gilbert Morris truly ties together true history with the fictional families beautifully. A good read for teens on up.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting historical read, September 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Sword of Truth (Wakefield Dynasty #1) (Paperback)

This is a interesting series about the Wakefield family. I would have enjoyed more depth to the Wakefields as well as more romance. There is ALOT of historical information and detail. If you can skim past some of it, it is a good read. If you are a romance reader though, you may want to skip this series.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!, January 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Sword of Truth (Wakefield Dynasty #1) (Paperback)

If you love English royal history, this book and the whole Wakefield series is for you! I checked the series out of the library and read them. I loved the series so much that I bought them all. I love the way Morris has weaved royalty and christian martyr William Tyndale into the story. This is by far the best series that I've read!