The Forest A Novel
The Forest A Novel by Edward Rutherfurd, published by Random House Publishing Group in March 2005, is a reprint edition comprising 784 pages. This narrative spans from the time of the Norman Conquest to the present day, exploring the rich history of the New Forest along England’s southern coast. The story intertwines the lives of various families against the backdrop of significant historical events, including the mysterious death of William the Conqueror’s son and the naval exploits of Admiral Nelson.
Readers will encounter a vivid portrayal of the New Forest, where feuds, wars, and loyalties shape the destinies of its inhabitants. The novel delves into the societal dynamics of the era, culminating in a crime that disrupts the genteel life of Bath during the days of Jane Austen. With themes of historical fiction and adventure, The Forest presents a tapestry of life that captures both fictional and historical characters, inviting readers to experience the complexities of this legendary landscape.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Rutherford brings England’s New Forest to life” (The Seattle Times) in this companion to the critically acclaimed Sarum
From the time of the Norman Conquest to the present day, the New Forest, along England’s southern coast, has remained an almost mythical place. It is here that Saxon and Norman kings rode forth with their hunting parties, and where William the Conqueror’s son Rufus was mysteriously killed. The mighty oaks of the forest were used to build the ships for Admiral Nelson’s navy, and the fishermen who lived in Christchurch and Lymington helped Sir Francis Drake fight off the Spanish Armada.
The New Forest is the perfect backdrop for the families who people this epic story. The feuds, wars, loyalties, and passions of many hundreds of years reach their climax in a crime that shatters the decorous society of Bath in the days of Jane Austen, whose family lived on the edge of the Forest.
Edward Rutherfurd is a master storyteller whose sense of place and character—both fictional and historical—is at its most vibrant in The Forest.
“As entertaining as Sarum and Rutherford’s other sweeping novel of British history, London.”—The Boston Globe
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