Finally, I think I have a feel for the Wars of the Roses! After reading various accounts of him and his contemporaries, I've realised that history, based on Tudor propaganda, could have very badly betrayed him. Historical fiction can be done well--or badly. A glorious novel of the controversial Richard III—-a monarch betrayed in life by his allies and betrayed in death by history. Penman does an excellent job in keeping the various strands of this complex tapestry in their proper places. That's commitment! I still have my original rather dog eared copy and dip into it on a regular basis . All in all a very good history lesson. I do not believe he murdered the sons of his brother Edward IV, the renowned Princes in the Tower. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey (LisaMaria_C) LisaMaria_C: For me The Daughter of Time and The Sunne in Splendour go hand in hand. I was there for the holidays and hadn't brought a book for myself, a terrible oversight and as you are now no-doubt expecting, I read it myself over Xmas. He is perhaps the most controversial monarch ever to rule that island nation. And I'm sure I won't pick it up again, except to re-read one or two chapters. I cannot give a novel a higher recommendation. Difficult is … to find the right words when something touches you so deeply. The Sunne in Splendour is about the end of England's Wars of the Roses. Sharon Kay Penman is a top class writer and is on my short list of favourite authors of historical fiction. Although I was prepared to keep an open mind as to my previous opinions on Richard III (from reading Alison Weir's Princes in the Tower), I was sure I would still come out believing that Richard did the kids. Köp boken The Sunne in Splendour av Sharon Penman (ISBN 9780312375935) hos Adlibris. It has the glory of being the first book in my life I almost put down without finishing. ^_^, It is a symbol of the House of York after Edward (to become King Edward IV) won a crucial victory at the battle of Mortimer’s Cross. The title refers to Edward's emblem, which he adopted after the battle of Mortimer's Cross in 1461. This special thirtieth anniversary edition of the bestselling The Sunne in Splendour, features an author's note from Sharon Penman.. Richard, last-born son of the Duke of York, was seven months short of his nineteenth birthday when he bloodied himself at the battles of Barnet and Tewkesbury, earning his legendary reputation as a battle commander in the Wars of the Roses, and … Pris: 249 kr. Its on most any Historical Fictional read/reference list you’ll find (ie., Univ. Read it, we cant all be wrong! Especially the one's about the Welsh Prince's. ), and later on recognized Cersei’s infamous walk of shame in Jane Shore’s public penance. It was a bit daunting at first, as I didn't realize what a very thick book it was (over 1200 pages) --- & I am a reader who reads every word! It is the best book I have read in quite some time; 5 stars just are not enough! . This special thirtieth anniversary edition of the bestselling The Sunne in Splendour, features an author's note from Sharon Penman. Stuart DeQuincy aka PlasticGangsta, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2014. And I was able to make that "journey" with the books of Sharon Kay Penman, my all-time favorite author. Having read 'The White Queen' by Philippa Gregory & being very disappointed ----- I like her historical novels (eg 'A Respectable Trade' & the Tradescant books), but find the ones relating to English monarchs somewhat lacking. The Sunne in Splendour does explain the rise to power of Edward lV but is mostly concerned with his complicated relationships with both of his brothers, George, Duke of Clarence and Richard, Duke of Gloucester. This book is what got me hooked on historical fiction and wanting to learn as much as possible about England from 9th - 15th century, without reading boring history books. He stayed loyal to his brother … If Richard III. It follows the characters for a long journey .Richard from childhood to adulthood, marriage and so on. I have copiously annotated as I read in order not to lose track of felicitously phrased passages and important details. It is a symbol of the House of York after Edward (to become King Edward IV) won a crucial victory at the battle of Mortimer’s Cross. The Sunne in Splendour covers 33 years, from 1459 to 1492, focusing on the Wars of the Roses and in particular Richard III, whom Penman depicts as a heroic character, vilified after his … The story is great, the quality is good. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. There is nothing about this book that I didn't enjoy! 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