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Multi-period
Sagas |
To
Sleep No More
Author: Dinah Lampitt;
A novel of romance and reincarnation that begins in the regin
of Edward
III and ends in the 18th century.
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The Bridge Over Time series
A family saga that spansthe course of English history. |
The
Proud Villeins
Author: Valerie Anand
The
Villeins are the bond-born descendants of the Norman knight, Sir
Ivon de Clairpont, who was captured in 1036 and enslaved. The
chief characters are his grandson, known as Ivon Oddeyes, and
Oddeyes' granddaughter Margaret, who takes the story to 1215. |
The
Ruthless Yeomen
Author: Valerie Anand;
The family of English serfs whose saga began in The Proud Villeins
remains in bondage as Anand continues the series into the latter
part of the 13th century. With a thoroughgoing knowledge of
medieval life and customs, Anand weaves a moving tale of
courageous men and women who, though brutalized by their
surroundings, nurture the spark of hope.
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Women
of Ashdon
Author: Valerie Anan
Set in the late Middle Ages as the Tudor reign
begins, Suzanna Whitmead and her granddaughter, Christina, are
married off to suitable men, and live proper lives. Both achieve
success, freedom, and property, but Christina does not produce
the necessary heir. |
The
Forest
Author: Edward Rutherfurd; Buy New: $12.21
The Forest covers nine centuries of British history, with the New
Forest as background, culminating in a five-family saga set in
the days of Jane Austen.
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London
Author: Edward Rutherfurd; Buy New: $12.89
A sweeping saga of London, a glorious pageant spanning
two thousand years, bringing to life the city's long and noble
history through the ever-shifting fortunes, fates, and intrigues
of half-a-dozen families, from the age of Julius Caesar to the
twentieth century.
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Sarum
Author: Edward Rutherfurd; Buy New: $11.99
Starting before the Channel was even formed, this is a saga
of many families who lived near Stonehenge and Salisbury. An epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of English history.
This rich tapestry weaves a compelling saga of five families who
preserve their own particular characteristics over the
centuries, and offer a fascinating glimpse into the future.
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