Stonehenge 2000 B.C.–A Novel
Stonehenge 2000 B.C.–A Novel by Bernard Cornwell, published by HarperCollins on May 16, 2000, is a historical fiction that delves into the lives of three brothers and their rivalry surrounding the creation of the enigmatic Stonehenge. Set in a time of ancient tribes, the narrative unfolds as a dying stranger arrives at the settlement of Ratharryn, bringing with him a wealth of gold that ignites ambition and vision among the brothers. Each sibling interprets this gift differently, leading to a complex interplay of power, ambition, and destiny.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to war, military strategy, and historical context as the brothers navigate their conflicting desires. Lengar, the eldest, seeks power; Camaban, the middle brother, becomes a visionary; and Saban, the youngest, is driven by love and ambition to construct a monumental temple. The story intricately weaves their personal journeys with the broader implications of their actions, ultimately shaping the fate of their tribe and the legacy of Stonehenge itself. This first edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English.
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From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the tale of three brothers and of their rivalry that created the mysterious Stonehenge.
One summer’s day, a dying stranger carrying great wealth in gold comes to the settlement of Ratharryn.
The three sons of Ratharryn’s chief each perceive the great gift in a different way. The eldest, Lengar, the warrior, harnesses his murderous ambition to be a ruler and take great power for his tribe. Camaban becomes a great visionary and feared wise man, and it is his vision that will force the youngest brother, Saban, to create the great temple on the green hill where the gods will appear on earth. Saban’ s love for Aurenna, the sun bride whose destiny is to die for the gods, finally brings the rivalries of the brothers to a head. But it is also his skills that will build the vast temple, a place for the gods, certainly, but also a place that will confirm for ever the supreme power of the tribe that built it.
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