Sarum

Zusatztext “Bursts with action! encyclopedic in historic detail . . . supremely well crafted and a delight to read.” — Chicago Tribune   “A fascinating journey . . . 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 “Strong . . . appealing . . . I haven’t read so satisfactory a saga in years . . . in fact! perhaps not ever before. . . . It gives you not only history but comfort.” — Chicago Sun-Times   “[Edward] Rutherfurd holds us all consistently intrigued. In  Sarum  he has created a splendid novel that will bring many hours of diversified reading pleasure.” — The Plain Dealer   “A richly imagined vision of history! written with genuine delight.” — San Francisco Chronicle   “Rutherfurd is at his best. . . . His storytelling skills are substantial. . . . One of the best books of the season.” — Kansas City Star   “Absorbing . . . a superior historical novel . . . This blockbuster saga should appeal to discriminating readers! since Rutherfurd has an excellent grasp of his subject and a compelling story to tell.” — Publishers Weekly Informationen zum Autor Edward Rutherfurd  is the internationally bestselling author of several novels, including the  New York Times  bestsellers  New York ,  London ,  The Princes of Ireland , and  The Rebels of Ireland . Klappentext A masterpiece of breathtaking scope-a brilliantly conceived epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of English history 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. As their fates and fortunes intertwine over the course of the centuries, their greater destinies offer a fascinating glimpse into the future. An absorbing historical chronicle, Sarum is a keen tale of struggle and adventure, a profound human drama, and a magnificent work of sheer storytelling. Praise for Sarum "Bursts with action, encyclopedic in historic detail . . . supremely well crafted and a delight to read."-Chicago Tribune "A fascinating journey . . . 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 "Strong . . . appealing . . . I haven't read so satisfactory a saga in years . . . in fact, perhaps not ever before. . . . It gives you not only history but comfort."-Chicago Sun-Times "[Edward] Rutherfurd holds us all consistently intrigued. In Sarum he has created a splendid novel that will bring many hours of diversified reading pleasure."-The Plain Dealer "A richly imagined vision of history, written with genuine delight."-San Francisco Chronicle "Rutherfurd is at his best. . . . His storytelling skills are substantial. . . . One of the best books of the season."-Kansas City Star "Absorbing . . . a superior historical novel . . . This blockbuster saga should appeal to discriminating readers, since Rutherfurd has an excellent grasp of his subject and a compelling story to tell."-Publishers Weekly Zusammenfassung A masterpiece of breathtaking scope—a brilliantly conceived epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of English history   This rich tapestry weaves a compelling saga of five families—the Wilsons! the Masons! the family of Porteus! the Shockle...

Product details

• Authors: Edward Rutherford, Edward Rutherfund, Edward Rutherfurd
• Publisher: Ballantine
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.06.1997
• EAN: 9780449000724
• ISBN: 978-0-449-00072-4
• No. of pages: 912
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 48 mm
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature