I was recommended this author by my wife who had read sarum as a history of england. This rich tapestry weaves a compelling saga of five familiesthe wilsons, the masons, the family of porteus, the shockleys, and the godfreyswho. It covers geological changes,political and social changes,architectural changes. The novel of england by edward rutherfurd goodreads. A masterpiece of breathtaking scopea brilliantly conceived epic novel that. A masterpiece of breathtaking scope, from the ice age to the present day, sarum traces the entire turbulent course of english history. About the author edward rutherfurd was born in salisbury and educated in wiltshire and cambridge. After numerous attempts to write books and plays, he finally abandoned his career in the book trade in 1983, and returned to his childhood home to write sarum, a historical novel with a tenthousand year story, set in the area around the ancient. Hwll the caveman, in search of the better life, leaves his polar icecap with wife and family for warmer climes and ends up in sarum, where he competes well and flourishes. He did live in new york, but returned to his roots to research and write his vast, bestselling saga, sarum, based on the history of salisbury. Edward rutherfurd was born in salisbury, wiltshire, and educated at cambridge university and stanford university in california. The novel of england, which although he wrote in 1983, was not published until 1987.
Despite the academic qualifications inherent in these three writers, they add a view of the times they write about and create exciting literature. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. It is written perfectly for my liking enough actual history to teach me about russia and a great story to keep the thread going throughout the ages that the book covers. A first novel and 10,000year history of england from ice age to present, tracing five fictional families from caveman antecedents to their present incarnations, and set in sarum an old name for salisbury. Francis edward wintle, best known under his pen name edward rutherfurd, was born in the cathedral city of salisbury. Edward rutherfurd biography edward rutherfurd was born in england, in the cathedral city of salisbury. Edward rutherford previously lived in london and new york city but has had a home in dublin for more than twelve years. Below is a list of edward rutherfurds books in order of when they were first released. Edward rutherfurd follows the great tradition of deeply researched historical novels exemplified by harold lamb and james a. Beloved author of sarum, london and new york, edward rutherfurd illuminates paris as only he can. Edward rutherfurd is the internationally bestselling author of several novels. London, russka and the forest, all draw on finely researched details of social history.
Though all of his works are splendid,sarum covers the greatest time span. London, russka,the forest, dublin and ireland awakening all draw on finely researched details of social history. Sarum by edward rutherfurd, edward rutherford, paperback. He is best known as a writer of epic historical novels which span long periods of history but are set in particular places. Paris by edward rutherfurd, first edition abebooks.
An unread, as new, in fine unclipped dw, first edition, first printing, hardback. The novel of england ebook written by edward rutherfurd. Like michener, rutherfurd makes his characters play second fiddle to the place and historical events. A masterpiece of breathtaking scopea brilliantly conceived epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of english history this ebook edition features a new introduction by the author in honor of the thirtieth anniversary of sarum. See all books authored by edward rutherfurd, including new york, and sarum. This rich tapestry weaves a compelling saga of five familiesthe wilsons, the masons, the family of porteus, the shockleys, and the godfreyswho reflect the changing character of britain. The novel went onto become a bestseller and spent 23 weeks on the new york times list. This ebook edition features a new introduction by the author in honor of the thirtieth anniversary of. Sarum by edward rutherfurd, 9781787461406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Not only are stories well conceived, but rutherfurd has a erudite grasp of history which he eloquently links into the stories. Internationally bestselling author edward rutherfurd has enchanted millions of readers with his sweeping, multigenerational dramas that illuminate the great achievements and travails throughout history. The novel of england is a work of historical fiction by edward rutherfurd, first published in 1987. Sarum is a work of historical fiction by edward rutherfurd, first published in 1987.
It tells the story of england through the tales of several families in and around the english city of salisbury, the writers hometown, from prehistoric times to 1985. Download sarum by edward rutherfurd epub book free from sarum by edward rutherfurd epub. Edward rutherfurd, the internationally bestselling author of sarum, london, new york and paris, turns his pen to the bustling modern behemoth that is china a country full to the brim with a deep, beautiful and sometimes violent heritage set from the 1800s onwards, rutherfurds beautiful novel explores the modern history of china with all the signature authenticity and interlacing personal. Edward rutherfurd has 23 books on goodreads with 344256 ratings. Edward rutherfurd books list of books by author edward. Also included, for the collector, one each of 6 dustwrappers produced for publication of edwards first book, sarum, and a sheet of 18 stamps of the said 6 dustwrappers. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sarum. Edward rutherfurd was born in england, in the cathedral city of salisbury. But fortunately for russia and the reader, rutherfurd is a much better writer than michener. Educated locally, and at the universities of cambridge, and stanford, california, he worked in political research, bookselling and publishing. His debut novel sarum set the pattern for his work with a tenthousandyear storyline.
Author of russka, sarum, the forest, london, the rebels of ireland, the princes of ireland, dublin, new york. Edward rutherfurd is a pen name for francis edward wintle born 1948 in salisbury, england. In sarum he has created a splendid novel that will bring many hours of diversified reading pleasure. Edward rutherfurd holds us all consistently intrigued. The novel of england kindle edition by rutherfurd, edward.
Edward rutherford james a michener ken follett sharon kay penman herman wouk adriana trigiani ruth reichl james clavell colleen mc cullough bernard cornwell. Sarum the novel of england by edward rutherfurd 1987 michael 9152012 i thought this is edward rutherfurds best. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. After numerous attempts to write books and plays, he finally abandoned his career in the book trade in 1983, and returned to his childhood home to write sarum, a historical novel with a tenthousand year story, set in the area around the ancient monument of stonehenge, and salisbury. The plain dealer a richly imagined vision of history, written with genuine delight. A richly imagined vision of history, written with genuine delight. A british author hailing from salisbury, edward rutherfurd has been the penname of francis edward wintle for a number of years now, as he writes under it creating an extensive backlog of historical fiction that are epic in their scope. In this breathtaking saga of love, war, art, and intrigue, rutherfurd has set his sights on the most magnificent city in the world. Edward rutherfurd, the international bestselling author of sarum, new york, london, russka, and other epic novels set in britain and ireland.
Edward rutherfurd became a published author with the novel sarum. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Discover book depositorys huge selection of edward rutherfurd books online. His first book, sarum was based on the history of salisbury. This book, then, is a history of russia woven into a fictional story spanning generations. Edward rutherfurds great irish epic reveals the story of the people of ireland through the focal point of the islands capital city. This rich tapestry weaves a compelling saga of five familiesthe wilsons, the masons, the family of porteus, the shockleys, and the godfreys. Edward rutherfurd aptly keeps him company, as evidenced by his sweeping novel, sarum. Sarum by edward rutherfurd epub download free ebooks. The book consists of a series of novellas, each covering a period in british history from the stone age to the 1980s woven through four families. Books by edward rutherfurd writers similar to edward rutherfurd. I have already purchased further books by the author and look forward to. The pace of russka builds steadily throughout the generations so there is almost a sadness about bidding farewell at the books end. The epic novel from the bestselling author of sarum, russka, london and the forest.