Sarum by Edward Rutherfurd (1992, Paperback, Reprint)

Always a fan of Edward Rutherfurd's novels, I somehow had missed "Sarum" until recently.
In the author's typical fashion, he begins his narrative in pre-historic times, and his use of genetically handed-down physical traits to tie together generations is present in this novel as well.

The book moves along smoothly and each vignette is a full and rich story with beautifully worded imagery and thoughtful plot. As the story of each generation comes to an end, you are actually quite sad to see them go.

"Sarum" is , specifically, a novel of Salisbury, England, famous for it's cathedral and for the nearby plain revered for it's spiritual energy and of course, Stonehenge. All of these markers play very important parts (as important as any human characters) in the tapestry Rutherfurd weaves. The reader becomes vested in the progress and the fortunes and misfortunes of each family throughout the years.

I found "Sarum" hard to put down, much as I did "London". For anyone who is a history buff in general or Anglophile specifically, this is a certain treat for you!

I predict that Mr. Rutherfurd will become a household name soon. His books are fascinating and he is an extraordinary talent. Sarum is a really wonderful story and a must read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, set in England. My highest recommendations are for this author and all he has written. I love his work, and bought this copy to give to a friend. (I won't lend mine out.) On a final note, be prepared to finish this book in about a day or so. It's just that good.

This book is wonderful !! As with all of Rutherfurd's works, the book is long but represents a quick read. It is fictional history.. that is, a fictional story and characters are wrapped around historical events. Thousands of years are covered. It's terrific. You will find yourself loving this book.

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This is a great book, the author also wrote russka and london which are also good books, that is why I read this one. The auther takes you back in time and tells a great fictional tale yet teaches you about history. A definite read for anyone at any age

Generally I love all historical fiction, but with Sarum it wasn't just the history that drew me deeper into the novel. It was the stories of the people who lived in Sarum for over six centuries. The beautiful descriptions of the Salisbury, England region with the beautiful meadows of blue-winged butterflies, graceful swans and wavy long, green grass that really brought this novel to be one of my all time favorites. Worth the read and I plan to re-read it again.