The novel is edward rutherfurd s gift to historical fiction readers. The novel, won the langum prize for american historical fiction in 2009 and was awarded the washington irving medal for literary excellence, by the saint nicholas society of the city of new york, in 2011. Pete hamill reads this book and you can hear the love of the city in his voice i made visting new york. And in telling the story through the lens of new york, rutherfurd brings the story of america itself to unforgettable life in this epic masterpiece. Edward rutherfurds new audiobook covers four centuries of british history, with the new forest as background, culminating in a fivefamily saga set in the days of jane austen. What are your views on historical fiction compared with real history audiobooks. The bestselling master of historical fiction weaves a grand, sweeping drama of new york from the citys founding to the present day. Edward rutherfurd talks about new york novel on bookbits radio. I listen to these books on audio which i think adds so much more life to them. Edward rutherfurds new audiobook covers four centuries of british history, with the new forest as background, culminating in a fivefamily saga set in the days of jane austen 3 out of 5 stars beware, abridged. Browse edward rutherfurds bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
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Rutherfurd celebrates americas greatest city in a rich, engrossing saga that showcases his extraordinary ability to combine impeccable historical research and. In new york, rutherfurd opens the novel in the year 1664, when the city was just a settlement called new amsterdam. Edward rutherfurd audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Download and enjoy your favorite edward rutherfurd audiobooks instantly today to your mobile.
London audiobook by edward rutherfurd 9780525593997. Like all edward rutherfurd books, new york is a wonderful history programme which links eras and generations in a fascinating saga of life and love during difficult times. A sweeping, epic novel of the greatest city in the world. An epic novel of a country steeped in rich history and ancient tradition. The united states edition is published by doubleday under the title new york. He was born in salisbury, england, christened in salisbury cathedral, and spent his early childhood in salisbury close. Edward rutherfurd is the internationally bestselling author of several novels, including the new york times bestsellers new york, london, the princes of ireland, and the rebels of ireland. Edward rutherfurd is the internationally bestselling author of several novels, including the new york times bestsellers new york, london, the princes of ireland, and the rebels of. Written by edward rutherfurd, audiobook narrated by mark bramhall. Beloved author of sarum, london, and new york, edward rutherfurd illuminates paris as only he can. A brilliant mix of romance, war, family drama, and personal triumphs, it gloriously captures the search for freedom and. Have you tried edward rutherfurd s audiobooks, mostly fictional tales of characters living in various cities over the centuries such as london, paris, new york.
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Download audiobooks by edward rutherfurd at and save. Edward rutherfurd says that new york s magnificent gift to the storyteller is a fourcentury history as exciting as that of any place on earth. Rutherfurd celebrates americas greatest city in a rich, engrossing saga that showcases his extraordinary ability. Edward rutherfurd is the internationally bestselling author of several novels, including the new york times bestsellers new york, london, the princes of.
Edward rutherfurd books list of books by author edward. The towering story of five families through 100 centuries of turmoil, tyranny, passion and prosperity from edward rutherfurd, the author of london, russka and new york. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Rutherfurd tells a tale of woodsmen, monks, sailors, craftswomen and families. Publication date 2010 topics fiction, history publisher. London audiobook by edward rutherfurd rakuten kobo. He was educated at cambridge university and stanford university in california.