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This is a book of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Tragedy followed by triumph, followed by tragedy, followed by triumph. Set in southern England between the years 1123 – 1174, this is a piece of historical fiction that nestles itself nicely into the fabric of real-life events. It is a period of anarchy between the reign of King Henry I and King Henry II, and if you are knowledgeable about this period, some of the story might be spoiled, particularly at the end where the s ...more
This is a book of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Tragedy followed by triumph, followed by tragedy, followed by triumph. Set in southern England between the years 1123 – 1174, this is a piece of historical fiction that nestles itself nicely into the fabric of real-life events. It is a period of anarchy between the reign of King Henry I and King Henry II, and if you are knowledgeable about this period, some of the story might be spoiled, particularly at the end where the s ...more
such a good book, a little too detailed with the cathedral, but it was good! worth a shot!
I liked this book better than I thought I would! It was an entertaining read, and although I doubt I'll ever read it again, I'm not sorry that I spent a couple weeks slogging through it.
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I enjoyed the descriptions of the political turmoils of England in the 1100's. The book used a mix of fictional characters and real people from that time period.
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