The Forest
The Forest by Edward Rutherfurd is a historical fiction novel published by Ballantine Books in 2001. This reissue spans 764 pages and presents a narrative that intertwines fact and fiction over a period of 900 years, focusing on the New Forest, a 100,000-acre woodland in southern England. The story follows six fictional families, from aristocrats to peasants, who have inhabited the forest across generations, exploring their lives against a backdrop of historical events.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of tales that encompass themes of love, honor, deceit, and loss, all set within the enchanting yet treacherous landscape of the forest. Rutherfurd’s storytelling captures the complexities of human experience, painting vivid images of both beauty and violence. This edition invites readers to delve into the intricate histories of the families and the evolving environment they inhabit, making it a significant addition to the genre of historical fiction.
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“AS ENTERTAINING AS SARUM AND RUTHERFURD’S OTHER SWEEPING NOVEL OF BRITISH HISTORY, LONDON.”
–The Boston Globe
“Engaging . . . A sprawling tome that combines fact with fiction and covers 900 years in the history of New Forest, a 100,000-acre woodland in southern England . . . Rutherfurd sketches the histories of six fictional families, ranging from aristocrats to peasants, who have lived in the forest for generations. . . . But the real success is in how Rutherfurd paints his picture of the wooded enclave with images of treachery and violence, as well as magic and beauty.”
–The New York Post
“THE FOREST IS MICHENER TOLD WITH AN ENGLISH ACCENT.”
–St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“TALES OF LOVE AND HONOR, DECEIT AND VIOLENCE, INHERITANCE AND LOSS.”
–San Jose Mercury News
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