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Sarum

By: Edward Rutherfurd
Narrated by: Roger Davis
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Summary

The towering story of five families through 100 centuries of turmoil, tyranny, passion and prosperity from Edward Rutherfurd, the author of London, Russka and New York.

In a novel of extraordinary richness the whole sweep of British civilisation unfolds through the story of one place, Salisbury, from beyond recorded time to the present day. The landscape - as old as time itself - shapes the destinies of the five families.

The Wilsons and the Shockleys, locked in a cycle of revenge and rivalry for more than 400 years. The Masons, who pour their inspired love of stone into the creation of Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral. The Porters, descended from a young Roman soldier in exile. And the aristocratic Norman Godefrois, who will fall to the very bottom of the social ladder before their fortunes revive.

©2011 Edward Rutherford (P)2019 Audible, Ltd
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Absolutely loved this big book... Ccompanion through three weeks of lockdown!! Cant recommend it highly enough... Cant wait to revisit the Cathedral, with new eyes!!

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A Tour de Force

I read this book when it first came out. I enjoyed it then and I have loved listening to it now. Apart from it being a rattling good story, it is an educational book in the true sense of the word - from the Latin, educo, I lead out. It leads out the reader’s mind, in this instance, to appreciate the myriad lives that have gone before us.

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love it

an amazing journey through history told in a wonderful tale...enjoy. I learnt so much thankyou

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Sarum

The last 12 hours of this book wouldn’t download into my app. I had to listen from My Library on the audible website where there was no sleep function. So a bit frustrating as I like to go to sleep listening to a good book. Amazing historical research about Old Sarum and Salisbury. I enjoyed the characters and threads of families over the generations, especially the very short man and 6-toed fishermen from very early times. I liked the philosophical differences between the Americans and Brits. Very true. Thank you.

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Incredible!

I am so sad to have finished this incredible journey through history and people's lives, cleverly interlaced with pieces of truth.
I have learned so much. I enjoyed the narrator - his voice never got boring and was very adaptable.
I look forward to reading more of his books - well done!

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Great history novel

Loved every minute, hiStory... but very, very interesting as well as captivating 🤩 the information was so easy to absorb as wrapped into very engaging story lines. Highly recommend, whether your interested in history, historic novels or entertainment, this fits the bill!!

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What a story!

An incredible story which gives a wonderful insight into the history of Britain. I’m planning a trip to discover ‘Old Sarum.’

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Great read

loved it it is a gripping story with great characters and keeps the listener engaged throughout

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Great listen with only a few faults

I really enjoyed this book, but the last few chapters felt dashed off and disappointing.

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great read

what a wonderful book I will read it again in a year or two, like all Rutherford books on cities or areas it seems to bring you right back to the time

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