Customer Reviews

Tudor Story

5 star:		(0)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This is an interesting book for the devoted Anne Boleyn fan only. It is the story of one man's contact with the spirit of Anne in the twentieth century. Mr. Pakenham-Walsh is cleary very sincere about his belief in his experiences, but some readers may find them a little fanciful. This is not a biography of Anne Boleyn and is not recommended to those who wish to learn about her as a political figure. It centres more on Mr. Pakenham-Walsh's feelings towards his subject, but is nevertheless an interesting account of something which is, at best inexplicable.

The author of "A Tudor Story" was an elderly clergyman who developed a fascination for Anne Boleyn early in the 20th century. He experienced a series of coincidences that led him to a succession of psychic mediums who all, in turn, and according to him with no knowledge of his fascination, channeled the spirit of Anne Boleyn during a number of sessions held in the 1920s and 1930s.

The writing style is quaint, but all in all, the reading went smoothly. It was interesting material.

With the rising interest in psychic mediums thanks to John Edward, this book should have some appeal. The author describes the various readings, and the things that Anne said to him.

I actually enjoyed the book. It was rather fanciful, but like I said, who's to say? It's fun to imagine it as the final chapter in the sad story of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.