Review: Loved it
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 16, 2013
"Betrayal" by Michele Kallio is a clever blend of historical fiction and fantasy that starts out in contemporary Canada. Lydia experiences some haunting dreams that take her back to Tudor England. She is fighting the disturbance to her life and trying to figure out the meaning of those dreams while in her dreams / the past she witnesses some historic moments and discovers a secret - which may or may not be true.In the past story line we connect with Elisabeth Benton, servant to Queen Anne Boleyn and involved with Anne's brother George. Set in this most intriguing time of British History, the times of the unpredictable Henry VIII, drama and suspense come almost on their own, but Kallio has chosen a good story line.The insertion of historic speculation and possibilities - to me - bring a special quality to this fast paced historical thriller. The parallel stories of the past and the present make for a refreshing and compelling read that never bores.  Then there is the question of romance - Lydia is married to a very handsome man but there is also some attraction to someone else.Well written and structured and sealed with a great ending this is a rewarding read.