During one of my trawls was used by booksellers, the joy of the discovery of the historical novels of Sharon Kay Penman's fiction in the early Middle Ages in England and Wales. For lovers of medieval history, this is a must.
She brings her writing style elegance rarely achieved, and the ability to absorb the reader into the world she presents.
In medieval history, it presents ideas and concepts it proposes, are rooted so deeply that all the prejudices we might have about certain events and characters, we have become sensitive to reject those presented, which ... This enables us to discover the readers, a whole new perspective.
Another important element in the books by Sharon Kay Penman is his ability to humanize not only the people long ago, but for weaving in stories live illustrates the heart - men and women who loved him - in the center of political opportunism, betrayal, dynastic imperative, and implacable hostility - but never at the expense of historical truth ... realistic fiction at its best.
These qualities make her novels, several of the best historical fiction books available today ... very satisfactory for a bookworm like me.
The love between Richard and Anne Neville 111; Llewellyn the Great, and Joanna, Henry 11 and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and others are clearly told with sensitivity and nuance, adding to the drama of the great world in which they lived.
Penman's ability as a master storyteller weaves magic as we, the readers, so it's hard to get back in the 21 Go back to the 13th century Century so compelling dramatically presented and recreated. Any person that historical fiction is pleased that the addition of work on your reading list will not be wasted.
Captivating is perhaps the best word to use his books. You are reading some of the best books.
The Sunne in Splendour (1982) This historical novel tells the story of Richard living 111 - the last Plantagenet king of England - and balanced view of the author's purpose and makes this a charming read - a King, whose history often reviled.
Here Be Dragons (1985) restore the history of King John, his daughter Joanna and Llewellyn the Great of Wales and the events surrounding her life - and the struggle for the independence of Wales. The love story of Llewellyn and Joanna tears in your heart strings. But make no mistake this is not just a soppy romance thread - but a touching story of great events.
Falls the Shadow (1988) The author presents a tapestry of events that surrounded the son of King John - Henry 111 - and meeting with Simon de Montfort. Rich in images, awash with intrigue, lost hopes and broken dreams, takes the novel we always tell the strict observance of the details and facts.
want this trilogy is the perfect place to start and to discover Penman - a journey through the best books are worth your time and continuing.
The Reckoning (1991) Henry followed with 111 and led his son Edward Llewellyn 1 and AP Gruffydd. It is the continuing story of Llewellyn other attempts to build a free Wales, this time against the ruthless Edward (called Longshanks) - The nightmare of Braveheart
If Christ and his angels slept (1995) Specifies the period immediately prior to King John - from the civil war that the conflict between King Stephen and Empress Maude - both candidates for the throne led the Confessor. It also leads Henry 11 and Eleanor of Aquitaine - Henry, what could not win his mother Maude inherited. He was an England torn by the ambitions of Maude and Stephen.
Time and Chance (2002) The rest: "When Christ and His angels slept" says the beautiful, tempestuous love story still, Henry 11 and Eleanor of Aquitaine and the events that they have the Presidency - the rise of Henry, his first marriage with Louis of France , his future accession Henry, the murder of Thomas Beckett.
The Devil's Brood was published in October 2008
Only one change: it is now February 2010 and Sharon is busy with the next novel about the Plantagenets "Lion Heart" - this is due mid-year (hopefully).
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