Stonehenge A Novel
Stonehenge A Novel by Bernard Cornwell, published by Harper Collins on December 14, 2004, is a historical fiction work that transports readers back four thousand years to a world rich in ritual and sacrifice. The narrative centers around three brothers—Lengar, Camaban, and Saban—who are united by their ambition to construct a temple dedicated to their gods, despite their fierce rivalries and personal conflicts. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will encounter a dramatic tale filled with themes of patricide, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of power and spiritual fulfillment. As the eldest brother, Lengar’s actions set a violent tone, while Camaban’s aspirations for grandeur clash with Saban’s role as the builder of Stonehenge. The novel explores the complexities of brotherly relationships against the backdrop of historical events, weaving together elements of war, military strategy, and the intricacies of ancient history.
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Bestselling author Bernard Cornwell takes us back four thousand years, to a vibrant world of ritual and sacrifice that is at once timeless and wholly original. This historical novel unlocks the mystery of Britain’s most haunting and puzzling structure, and tells a tale of three brothers—fierce rivals—who are uneasily united in their quest to create a temple to their gods. Lengar, the eldest brother, kills his own father to become chief of his tribe. Camaban, the illegitimate middle brother, is determined to have a massive temple built in his own honor. And Saban, the youngest, who actually builds Stonehenge, must act as mediator between the other two. Stonehenge is the enthrallingly dramatic story of patricide, betrayal, and murder; of bloody brotherly rivalry; and of the never-ending quest for power, wealth, and spiritual fulfillment.
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