{"product_id":"sarum-the-novel-of-england-9780449000724","title":"Sarum: The Novel of England","description":"\u003cb\u003eA masterpiece of breathtaking scope--a brilliantly conceived epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of English history\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eSarum\u003c\/i\u003e is a keen tale of struggle and adventure, a profound human drama, and a magnificent work of sheer storytelling. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSarum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Bursts with action, encyclopedic in historic detail . . . supremely well crafted and a delight to read.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"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.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eFort Worth\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eStar-Telegram\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"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.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eChicago Sun-Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"[Edward] Rutherfurd holds us all consistently intrigued. In \u003ci\u003eSarum\u003c\/i\u003e he has created a splendid novel that will bring many hours of diversified reading pleasure.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlain Dealer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A richly imagined vision of history, written with genuine delight.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Rutherfurd is at his best. . . . His storytelling skills are substantial. . . . One of the best books of the season.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKansas City Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"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.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-16141451\"\u003eEdward Rutherfurd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ballantine Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/23\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 912\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.29h x 5.56w x 1.99d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780449000724\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0449000729\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC014000\"\u003eHistorical | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC008000\"\u003eSagas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC019000\"\u003eLiterary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward Rutherfurd\u003c\/b\u003e is the internationally bestselling author of several novels, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLondon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Princes of Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Rebels of Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ballantine Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48455934836973,"sku":"9780449000724","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_09bb733a-dbce-46f7-880c-54b7456a0927.jpg?v=1753540534","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/sarum-the-novel-of-england-9780449000724","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}