King Hereafter
King Hereafter by Dorothy Dunnett, published by Michael Joseph in 1982, is a historical novel that delves into the life of Macbeth, set against the backdrop of eleventh-century Scotland. This edition spans 721 pages and presents a detailed narrative that explores the transformation of Thorfinn, a young earl, into the formidable warrior known as Macbeth. Dunnett employs meticulous scholarship to craft a story that intertwines history with rich character development.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Macbeth’s journey, marked by intrigue and ambition, as he navigates the complexities of power and identity. The narrative captures the harsh realities of a half-pagan society while presenting characters who resonate with both their historical context and contemporary relevance. With themes of action and adventure, King Hereafter invites readers into a world where personal and political struggles shape destinies, showcasing Dunnett’s ability to elevate historical fiction through her engaging storytelling.
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Back in print by popular demand–“A stunning revelation of the historical Macbeth, harsh and brutal and eloquent.” –Washington Post Book World.With the same meticulous scholarship and narrative legerdemain she brought to her hugely popular Lymond Chronicles, our foremost historical novelist travels further into the past. In King Hereafter, Dorothy Dunnett’s stage is the wild, half-pagan country of eleventh-century Scotland. Her hero is an ungainly young earl with a lowering brow and a taste for intrigue. He calls himself Thorfinn but his Christian name is Macbeth.Dunnett depicts Macbeth’s transformation from an angry boy who refuses to accept his meager share of the Orkney Islands to a suavely accomplished warrior who seizes an empire with the help of a wife as shrewd and valiant as himself. She creates characters who are at once wholly creatures of another time yet always recognizable–and she does so with such realism and immediacy that she once more elevates historical fiction into high art.
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