Le Temps Viendra Ch. 4-8

Le Temps Viendra Ch. 4-8

As an avid reader, I feel like I should share some of the pros and cons about the novel Le Temps Viendra. I have currently read up to chapter eight and I am greatly enjoying the historical relevance. The Author has given Ann a quick witted/duel personality, which helps make the book more interesting and unpredictable. I think the Author has done a fantastic job with the character of King Henry.  King Henry is portrayed as a caring, compassionate, gentleman, who is trying the win the hand of Ann Boleyn.  He expresses his love for Ann through gifts, poetry, letters, and physical affection. I am interested to see how Henry changes in the chapters to come, or if he was just hiding his true colors.  There is only one negative thing that I can say about the book thus far. I have a hard time figuring out which Ann is speaking, who’s point of view are they trying to explain, and which Ann’s emotions are being expressed. I think the book would be easier to read, if both Ann’s viewpoints, emotions, and responses were more distinguished. In addition, it would give both Ann’s a connection, building more of a relationship between the two.

Chapter four focuses on Ann choosing a gift for King Henry. She goes to see Master Silas, who is a jeweler. She is immediately drawn to a small gold ship with a solitary damsel inside. The ships is a sign of protection and the diamond is a symbol of endurance and everlasting love. The chapter ends with Ann writing a letter, expressing her love and appreciation for Henry.

In chapter five, Mary, Elizabeth, and Ann go to visit the Wyatt Family at the Allington Castle.  Ann goes to the garden and finds Thomas Wyatt by an apple tree.  She takes a poem he has written and reads it aloud, teasing Wyatt. The poem is About Ann and his Love for her.  At the end of the chapter there are a group of people playing blind man’s bluff. Thomas finds Ann while playing the game and takes her locket.

Chapter six starts off with Ann sleeping in her bed. She wakes up to find her brother George standing at the foot of her bed. George Gives Ann a letter from King Henry, asking why she has not come to visit him at court. George then proceeds to tell Ann the Katherine has called her a whore. At the end of the chapter the Boleyn family are making plans to go see King Henry in Beaulieu.

In chapter seven the Boleyn family begin their journey, they stop in Norfolk to rest for the night, and then continue on to Beaulieu. When they reach Beaulieu, they dine with the duke of Norfolk, Thomas Howard. Howard then then proceeds to insult Ann by asking if she has slept with the king.  Near the end of the chapter Ann’s father informs her that Henry wants her to be a servant for the Queen.

Chapter eight is all about the inevitable confrontation with the Queen. On Ann’s way to see the queen she meets her friend Nan, Nan then proceeds to ask Ann if the rumors of her and Henry are true. Ann then confronts the queen, Katherine welcomes Ann and is very respectful, telling Ann she is always welcome.