--- product_id: 8074964 title: "Sarum: The Novel of England" price: "B/.69" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/8074964-sarum-the-novel-of-england store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # Sarum: The Novel of England **Price:** B/.69 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sarum: The Novel of England - **How much does it cost?** B/.69 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/8074964-sarum-the-novel-of-england) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 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 Review: Sarum And the Story of Stonehenge - The first novel I read by Edward Rutherfurd was, RUSSKA. I was enthralled and hooked by the sheer scope of his writing, and I knew I'd read more of his novels. Historical fiction has always been my favorite category of great books. I am often asked why I prefer historical fiction, and the reason I give is that the great writers in this genre, including Michener and Rutherfurd, introduce fictional characters who lived amidst actual historical events; epic periods that transformed human history. The great writes paint a canvas, which makes these historic events all the more fascinating. But also, the reader gets to know what the characters are like in the way one gets to know a new neighbor or a co-worker. We are able to learn how these characters coped during critical and turbulent times during human history. When done well, the great writers allow us to meet their main characters not unlike in today's high tech virtual reality. We learn what they are thinking, and how they feel about their personal dilemmas, and about the social/political/religious events that occur in their daily lives. For readers [like me] who have a good imagination, when led by a great writer, we can visualize the faces and hear the voices of the characters these great authors create. We can feel their pains, their passions, their fears. We get to know the intricate details of their personalities. In fact, there are many we come to love and despise, and there are many who we can relate to. Most of all, when introduced by the BEST writers/authors of historical fiction, there are many character who we remember for years to come, if not the remainder of our lives. Oh my! In this regard, Edward Rutherfurd's SARUM did not disappoint. From the very beginning, I became captivated by the early history about the settlement of Sarum and the events that led to the founding of Stonehenge, which was one of my favorite sections of this great novel. Specifically, I enjoyed Rutherfurd's description and vivid details of how Stonehenge was evolved. Of the various theories, Rutherfurd chose the most plausible. And he begins by introducing the reader to the mason, Nooma, who through an amazing tale was put in charge of building Stonehenge; a character described as a short unsightly man, broad at the shoulders with a big head, etc., and how he was beset with constant problems trying to build the temple by a seemingly impossible deadline given him by the High Priest. The reason I so thoroughly enjoyed Rutherfurd's conception/description of the character he created in Nooma, was because despite the improbable odds, I came to understand Nooma. I knew that Nooma was very proud of his craftsmanship, and that he would figure out how to solve each enormous problem, such as the task of moving the massive stones to the building site. And, through Rutherfurd's excellent story telling, I felt compassion for Nooma because he won my affection. It was as if I knew him personally, for many years. I felt sympathy for him knowing that he was dealing with a wife and friend who deceived him. But also, Nooma became more endeared to readers because we sensed his fear, and the urgency he faced as he tackled the tasks before him. From a 'practical' perspective, Nooma knew and understood all too well that he would be sacrificed to the Gods if he didn't meet the High Priest's deadline. Also, Rutherfurd's [fictionalized] story of Stonehenge allows the reader to better understand how knowledge of astronomy evolved, and how astronomy would forever play a major role in both religious ceremonies and everyday life. Furthermore, in SARUM, the chapter about the building of Stonehenge gave me a better understanding of how similar [most] ancient societies are respective to religious rites [including human sacrifice to the Gods], and the power that high priest/spiritual men/shamans have over kings, emperors, and tribal chiefs. If you are a fan of historical fiction, you too will enjoy this amazing epic. Rutherfurd is a master story teller, and he leaves no details undone. I highly recommend that you add, SARUM THE NOVEL to your collection. Maizie Lucille James July 11, 2010 Review: Not For the Faint of Heart! - I will be traveling to the British Isles and wanted to start reading about them, and this seemed a good overview book. It was reasonably priced for my kindle. The only flaw with the kindle version is that the family tree charts are hard to see if you don't enlarge them, and you'll need to bookmark them to go back and forth or be lost in the families. The sheer research needed to write a book like this and the understanding of it is immense. Added to that the creativity of adding characters to play on the scenes of history, my hat is off to the author. This is history made into a series of stories that follow a few families. At times I enjoyed it and other times I had to knuckle down and keep going. Usually it takes me about 2-3 days to read a book, this took me almost 2 weeks. Admittedly, I had to take a couple breaks and read other books during that time. What didn't work for me was that some characters were 1 or 2 dimensional. And sometimes just when I started getting into a storyline, it changed to another time. This was also a largely patriarchal story, the women mostly got sidelined save for a few. Even Boudica got only a fleeting mention. But in the end, this is much more readable than a straight history book. I learned a lot of the history of England and the area from this and am glad that I spent the 2 weeks with this book. It will give me a jumping off place to learn about other parts of history there. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #92,743 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in Contemporary British & Irish Literature #481 in Multigenerational Fiction (Books) #540 in Historical British & Irish Literature | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 5,770 Reviews | ## Images ![Sarum: The Novel of England - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/912jtMEa2GL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sarum And the Story of Stonehenge *by M***E on July 12, 2010* The first novel I read by Edward Rutherfurd was, RUSSKA. I was enthralled and hooked by the sheer scope of his writing, and I knew I'd read more of his novels. Historical fiction has always been my favorite category of great books. I am often asked why I prefer historical fiction, and the reason I give is that the great writers in this genre, including Michener and Rutherfurd, introduce fictional characters who lived amidst actual historical events; epic periods that transformed human history. The great writes paint a canvas, which makes these historic events all the more fascinating. But also, the reader gets to know what the characters are like in the way one gets to know a new neighbor or a co-worker. We are able to learn how these characters coped during critical and turbulent times during human history. When done well, the great writers allow us to meet their main characters not unlike in today's high tech virtual reality. We learn what they are thinking, and how they feel about their personal dilemmas, and about the social/political/religious events that occur in their daily lives. For readers [like me] who have a good imagination, when led by a great writer, we can visualize the faces and hear the voices of the characters these great authors create. We can feel their pains, their passions, their fears. We get to know the intricate details of their personalities. In fact, there are many we come to love and despise, and there are many who we can relate to. Most of all, when introduced by the BEST writers/authors of historical fiction, there are many character who we remember for years to come, if not the remainder of our lives. Oh my! In this regard, Edward Rutherfurd's SARUM did not disappoint. From the very beginning, I became captivated by the early history about the settlement of Sarum and the events that led to the founding of Stonehenge, which was one of my favorite sections of this great novel. Specifically, I enjoyed Rutherfurd's description and vivid details of how Stonehenge was evolved. Of the various theories, Rutherfurd chose the most plausible. And he begins by introducing the reader to the mason, Nooma, who through an amazing tale was put in charge of building Stonehenge; a character described as a short unsightly man, broad at the shoulders with a big head, etc., and how he was beset with constant problems trying to build the temple by a seemingly impossible deadline given him by the High Priest. The reason I so thoroughly enjoyed Rutherfurd's conception/description of the character he created in Nooma, was because despite the improbable odds, I came to understand Nooma. I knew that Nooma was very proud of his craftsmanship, and that he would figure out how to solve each enormous problem, such as the task of moving the massive stones to the building site. And, through Rutherfurd's excellent story telling, I felt compassion for Nooma because he won my affection. It was as if I knew him personally, for many years. I felt sympathy for him knowing that he was dealing with a wife and friend who deceived him. But also, Nooma became more endeared to readers because we sensed his fear, and the urgency he faced as he tackled the tasks before him. From a 'practical' perspective, Nooma knew and understood all too well that he would be sacrificed to the Gods if he didn't meet the High Priest's deadline. Also, Rutherfurd's [fictionalized] story of Stonehenge allows the reader to better understand how knowledge of astronomy evolved, and how astronomy would forever play a major role in both religious ceremonies and everyday life. Furthermore, in SARUM, the chapter about the building of Stonehenge gave me a better understanding of how similar [most] ancient societies are respective to religious rites [including human sacrifice to the Gods], and the power that high priest/spiritual men/shamans have over kings, emperors, and tribal chiefs. If you are a fan of historical fiction, you too will enjoy this amazing epic. Rutherfurd is a master story teller, and he leaves no details undone. I highly recommend that you add, SARUM THE NOVEL to your collection. Maizie Lucille James July 11, 2010 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not For the Faint of Heart! *by J***N on October 21, 2012* I will be traveling to the British Isles and wanted to start reading about them, and this seemed a good overview book. It was reasonably priced for my kindle. The only flaw with the kindle version is that the family tree charts are hard to see if you don't enlarge them, and you'll need to bookmark them to go back and forth or be lost in the families. The sheer research needed to write a book like this and the understanding of it is immense. Added to that the creativity of adding characters to play on the scenes of history, my hat is off to the author. This is history made into a series of stories that follow a few families. At times I enjoyed it and other times I had to knuckle down and keep going. Usually it takes me about 2-3 days to read a book, this took me almost 2 weeks. Admittedly, I had to take a couple breaks and read other books during that time. What didn't work for me was that some characters were 1 or 2 dimensional. And sometimes just when I started getting into a storyline, it changed to another time. This was also a largely patriarchal story, the women mostly got sidelined save for a few. Even Boudica got only a fleeting mention. But in the end, this is much more readable than a straight history book. I learned a lot of the history of England and the area from this and am glad that I spent the 2 weeks with this book. It will give me a jumping off place to learn about other parts of history there. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rutherfurd is a master story teller *by C***S on August 12, 2026* This is fantastic historical fiction. Rutherfurd tells a sweeping story of southern England that is hard to put down. 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