Penman, Sharon K.
When Christ and His Saints Slept
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140166361
- author:
- Penman, Sharon K.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 928
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Sharon Penman's novel explores the tumultuous 12th-century English civil war between two cousins, Stephen and Maude. Their struggle for the throne was marked by twenty years of conflict, leaving England devastated. Stephen and Maude were complex figures, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Stephen was handsome but unreliable, while Maude was courageous and beautiful, yet also arrogant. The author masterfully weaves these characters into a narrative that is both engaging and unpredictable. Penman's writing brings to life the dramatic events and catastrophes of this period in English history, making for a compelling read.
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