The novel of russia kindle edition by rutherfurd, edward. He was educated at cambridge university and stanford university in california. I like best the ancient world so most of my selections come from there. He brings this vibrant citys long and noble history alive through the evershifting fortunes, fates, and intrigues of halfadozen families, from the age of julius caesar to the twentieth century. Edward rutherfu rd is a pen name for fran cis edwa rd wintle born 1948 in salisbury, england. But i feel like theres probably some good advice out there to make it easier to be a spouse to. A companion volume to sarum, this tale of families from norman conquest to present is set amongst the huntsmen, smugglers, monks and witches of the magical new forest. Author of russka, sarum, the forest, london, the rebels of ireland, the princes of ireland, dublin, new york.
Goodreads members who like edward rutherfurd also like. Edward rutherfurd, the international bestselling author of sarum, new york, london, russka, and other epic novels set in britain and ireland. Books by edward rutherford authors like edward rutherford. Edward rutherfurd is a pen name for the english author francis. Book recommendations for people who like sarum by edward. Edward rutherfurd edward rutherfurd is the pseudonym of francis edward wintle, born in salisbury, england. All music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts all categories music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts if you like sarum. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The best historical fiction authors write unputdownable books that help. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading russka. His debut novel sarum set the pattern for his work with a tenthousandyear storyline. If you liked sarum by edward rutherfurd, here are some books like this. Edward rutherfurd was born in salisbury, wiltshire, and educated at cambridge university and stanford university in california. Welcome to my monthly post on all things historical fiction.
If you are thinking of a visit to paris, i personally love september and october. The novel of england, which although he wrote in 1983, was not published until 1987. He writes wonderful sagas, tales that cover centuries, always keeping these long stories lively by. He writes wonderful sagas, tales that cover centuries, always keeping these long stories lively by telling us about the events and conflicts of peoples lives. Like the novels of james michener, the princes of ireland brilliantly interweaves engrossing fiction and wellresearched fact to capture the essence of a place. Edward rutherfurd is one of the most renowned writers of historical fiction.
I love mysteries, so have included some mystery authors here. Edward rutherford james a michener ken follett sharon kay penman herman wouk adriana trigiani ruth reichl james clavell colleen mc cullough bernard cornwell infobuy. If you loved rutherfords other books then you will love paris. The paperback edition of paris has been published in the uk, ireland, australia, new zealand, south africa, europe english language and other open market territories. Aug 24, 2011 edward rutherfurd was born in salisbury, wiltshire, and educated at cambridge university and stanford university in california. 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. 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. He also has a new book coming out this year called china. 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 is a pen name for francis edward wintle born 1948 in salisbury, england.
Edward rutherfurd has introduced millions of readers to the human dramas that are the lifeblood of history. As well as being the author of more than 21 books, he interviewed more than 3,000 writers for his bbc and. Welcome to the official website for edward rutherfurd. Ive always loved the long, epic historical novels by writers like james. A career in broadcasting earned him fame across the united kingdom. He is best known as a writer of epic historical novels which span long periods of history but are set in particular places. If you like edward rutherfurd you might like similar authors ken follett, alix christie, beverly swerling, nicholas gage, robert alexander. The story of the greatest city on earth edward rutherford infobuy. London in the tradition of his phenomenal bestseller sarum, edward rutherfurd now gives us a sweeping novel of london, a glorious pageant spanning two thousand years. Handpicked recommendations to authors who have a similar writing style to edward rutherfurd. He is also a patron of the national theatre of ireland the abbey theatre in dublin. Edward rutherfurd books list of books by author edward.
I really liked the different time periods and how the characters and stories were connected throughout history. May, 20 in the reader surveys ive conducted, edward rutherfurd has been selected as one of the top historical fiction authors. A wellwritten, episodic, dense, at times infuriatingly complex historical saga of russia by the author of the similarly massive sarum, which triesoften quite successfullyto recreate the evolution of a mysterious and backward nation riddled with war, political confusion, and religious upheaval. Books like the ones edward rutherfurd writes or authors like rutherford. Edward answered questions about paris as well as a few about historical fiction and his writing process.
See more ideas about edward rutherfurd, books to read and historical fiction. Im also late to the thread, but id like to add edward rutherford, geraldine. London, russka,the forest, dublin and ireland awakening all draw on finely researched details of social history. Aug 26, 2010 a book trailer for edward rutherfurd s novel, new york. Dec 23, 2010 edward rutherfurd s great irish epic reveals the story of the people of ireland through the focal point of the islands capital city. Jun 22, 2016 this board is about author edward rutherfurd. I descend from both philadelphia quakers and carolina colonists whose families were separated by the revolutionary war. The closer two writers are, the more likely someone will like both of them. Readalikes for edward rutherfurd if you like edward. Michener jean plaidy reginald hill jack whyte sharon kay penman leon uris c. New york, paris, and london are worth a look into, at least.
Authors like michener or rutherfurd showing 118 of 18 goodreads. Edward rutherfurd is the pseudonym of francis edward wintle, born in salisbury, england in 1948. Edward rutherfurd became a published author with the novel sarum. Rutherfurd, the author of novels like sarum, or dublin. His first book, sarum was based on the history of salisbury. Top ten historical fiction authors historical fiction librarything.
Edward rutherfurd ken follett james a michener sharon kay penman james clavell colleen mc cullough wilbur smith herman wouk robert ludlum leon uris. No doubt you were anxiously waiting for the 2015 favourite historical fiction authors list. Essay by edward rutherfurd i was eight when i fell in love with paris. Buy the forest by rutherfurd, edward from amazons fiction books store. That helped give me insight into the agony of patriots who, until the british government denied their claims, had always, like ben franklin himself, thought of themselves as freeborn englishmen. Find authors like edward rutherfurd from the worlds largest community of readers.
I wish i could find more fiction that span the history of a region in the form of different stories like these guys do. Edward rutherfurd is a life member of the friends of salisbury cathedral, the salisbury civic society, and the friends of chawton house, which is located in jane austens village and dedicated to the study of women writers. A brilliant mix of battle, romance, family struggles, and personal triumphs, new york gloriously captures the search for freedom and. Crammed with exhaustive and obviously wellresearched historical, geographical, and cultural. He was born in salisbury, england, christened in salisbury cathedral, and spent his early childhood in salisbury close. From edward rutherfurd, the grand master of the historical novel, comes a dazzling epic about.
A book trailer for edward rutherfurds novel, new york. For the last few months, i have been looking at the work of some of my favourite historical fiction authors. Forester tracy chevalier steven saylor robert harris dorothy dunnett. I just finished sarum by edward rutherfurd and i absolutely loved it. Books by edward rutherford writers similar to edward rutherford. The novel went onto become a bestseller and spent 23 weeks on the new york times list. Though my family was british, we had many french cousins, and that year we all went over to. Edward rutherfurd has 23 books on goodreads with 344980 ratings. Edward rutherfurd primary author only author division. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Edward rutherfurd is currently considered a single author. Edward rutherfurd love dreams city paris for centuries my fathers family lived on britains biggest tidal river, the severn, on which there was a huge trade with the interior, and through the port of bristol with america.
We need to be as accurate and as fair about the historical record as we can be, at the same time as creating our fictional characters and, hopefully, telling a good story. Top ten historical fiction authors historical fiction. Buy a cheap copy of paris book by edward rutherfurd. Books by edward rutherfurd writers similar to edward rutherfurd.
Books like the ones edward rutherfurd writes or authors like. Edward rutherfurd audiobooks download instantly today. Authors similar to edward rutherfurd literaturemap. Find edward rutherfurd on amazon writing historical novels can be dangerous. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. May, 2018 for the last few months, i have been looking at the work of some of my favourite historical fiction authors.
Favourite historical fiction author edward rutherfurd. Edward rutherford james a michener ken follett sharon kay penman herman wouk adriana trigiani ruth reichl james clavell colleen mc cullough bernard cornwell. The epic begins in prechristian ireland during the reign of the fierce and powerful high kings at tara, with the tale of two lovers, the princely conall and the ravishing deirdre, whose travails echo the ancient. Edward rutherfurd tells a haunting family saga from the heroic times of saint patrick to the reformation. Rutherfurds website includes all sorts of interesting information including one he calls rules for writing historical novels.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Books by edward rutherfurd authors like edward rutherfurd. 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. Below is a list of edward rutherfurds books in order of when they were first released. Favourite historical fiction author edward rutherfurd a. See all books authored by edward rutherfurd, including new york, and sarum. Edward rutherfurd edward rutherford was born in salisbury and educated in wiltshire and cambridge. If you like books that are big, edward rutherfurd is your man.