The second part of the Irish epic from the bestselling author of Sarum, Russka, London and Dublin.
Edward Rutherfurd was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and educated at Cambridge University and Stanford University in California. His first book, Sarum was based on the history of Salisbury. London, Russka and The Forest, all draw on finely researched details of social history. Edward Rutherford previously lived in London and New York City but has had a home in Dublin for more than twelve years. He has two children.
"The author bounds excitingly through Irish history...there is much
action, some grinding poverty and violence, and an excitement that
Rutherford keeps racing through 863 pages. His fictional characters
become as vivid as the real life Irish heroes who stride the
plot-cum-history" * Daily Express *
"This is historical fiction and family saga on a grand scale" * The
Good Book Guide *
"The characters are expertly sketched through the lens of love,
loss, rebellion andcommerce...an absorbing and enjoyable read" *
The Sunday Business Post *
"Rutherford delivers on what is promised...(he) handles difficult
material accurately and well...his ability to maintain a healthy
narrative pace with an engaging popular style distinguishes Ireland
Awakening as one of the better epic histprical novels" * Evening
Herald *
"Riveting sequel" * The Irish Post *
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