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When Christ and His Saints Slept (Plantagenets #1; Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, #1)

Sharon Kay Penman

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Feb 21, 2021 Mimi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: read-2021, historical-fiction

An absolute delight - meaty, interesting, fast-moving, and absorbing. Makes the history come to life and you don't want to put it down - housework be darned (as Stephen King defined a good book, once!) Re-read in memory of the great SKP.
You will be missed, Sharon! ...more

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Aug 26, 2018 Sarah rated it really liked it

Great reading - well researched and a great afterword detailing artistic liberties taken. Penman manages to bring Eleanor and Henry Plantagenet to life along with their motivations and their contemporaries. Henry was a brilliant king but made some mistakes in his personal life which cost him and his nation dearly and we get to watch as it all rolls out - great entertainment

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Feb 19, 2013 Jacqueline rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: owned-books, favorites, medieval-history

Loved it and can't wait to read the next one!
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Feb 10, 2013 Ernestina rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-fiction

I would have given the sixth star had the author's note been more detailed: you get so used to the accuracy of the book that you keep wondering if the episode you're reading has really taken place. I'm looking forward to reading the next book of the trilogy.

My only regret is knowing that Ranulf is in fact a fictional character. ...more

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May 12, 2011 Poppy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, zu-read-2010

I really enjoyed this. Even though its over 700 pages, I was engrossed from the start (only took me a week to read it). I enjoyed the addition to the story of the fictional character Ranulf. Looking forward to reading more books by Penman.

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