Product Description

London has perhaps the most remarkable history of any city in the world. Now its story has a unique voice. In this epic novel Edward Rutherfurd takes the reader on a magnificent journey across sixteen centuries from the days of the Romans to the Victorian engineers of Tower Bridge and the era dockland development of today. Through the lives and adventures of his colourful cast of characters he brings all the richness of London's past unforgettably to life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2024 in eBooks
• Published on: 2010-12-23
• Released on: 2010-12-23
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

From the Publisher
A wonderful, epic story that tells the history of the greatest city in the world, from Roman times to the present day.

From the Back Cover

'Few literray novels tell us as much about the history of modern humans, or have such charity' Daily Telegraph

London has perhaps the most remarkable history of any city in the world. Now its story has a unique voice. In this epic novel Edward Rutherfurd takes the reader on a magnificent journey across sixteen centuries from the days of the Romans to the Victorian engineers of Tower Bridge and the era of Dockland development today. Through the lives and adventures of his colourful cast of characters he brings all the richness of London's past unforgettably to life.

'London could hook you on history for life ... 800 pages of hold-your-breath suspense, buccaneering adventure, and passionate tales of love and war set in London from the birth of time to the present day' The Times

'Edward Rutherfurd's grand new novel weaves together the great events of English history ... he pulls off some remarkable effects' New York Times

About the Author
Edward Rutherfurd was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and educated at Cambridge University and Stanford University in California. His first book, Sarum was based on the history of Salisbury. London, Russka and The Forest, all draw on finely researched details of social history. Edward Rutherford previously lived in London and New York City but has had a home in Dublin for more than twelve years. He has two children. Edward Rutherfurd is available for interview. (19970926)