$19.95.ĮDWARD RUTHERFURD'S ''Sarum: The Novel of England'' narrates the history of the island from the end of the last ice age to the present moment, mixing an impressive amount of factual data into the fiction. This blockbuster saga should appeal to discriminating readers, since Rutherfurd has an excellent grasp of his subject and a compelling story to tell.SARUM By Edward Rutherfurd.
One of the best books of the season.” - Kansas City Star “A richly imagined vision of history, written with genuine delight.” - San Francisco Chronicle In Sarum he has created a splendid novel that will bring many hours of diversified reading pleasure.” - The Plain Dealer “ Rutherfurd holds us all consistently intrigued. It gives you not only history but comfort.” - Chicago Sun-Times I haven’t read so satisfactory a saga in years. a clear yet sparkling window upon history with a superb narrative, so perfectly balanced between history and fiction that it clears away the mists of time from antiquity, giving the reader the impression that events over a span of ten centuries occurred only yesterday.” - Fort Worth Star-Telegram supremely well crafted and a delight to read.” - Chicago Tribune
“Bursts with action, encyclopedic in historic detail. An absorbing historical chronicle, Sarum is a keen tale of struggle and adventure, a profound human drama, and a magnificent work of sheer storytelling. As their fates and fortunes intertwine over the course of the centuries, their greater destinies offer a fascinating glimpse into the future. This rich tapestry weaves a compelling saga of five families-the Wilsons, the Masons, the family of Porteus, the Shockleys, and the Godfreys-who reflect the changing character of Britain. This ebook edition features a new introduction by the author in honor of the thirtieth anniversary of Sarum. A masterpiece of breathtaking scope-a brilliantly conceived epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of English history
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