It still amazes me that russias historical significance intertwines with a beautiful novel. Thats one of the themes of edward rutherfurds russka, a timely and powerful story in the james michener mold that provides insight into a vast nation about which few westerners are well informed. Edward rutherfurd became a published author with the novel sarum. The novel of russia published in 1991 in july through crown publishers, this was to be a historical novel that was epic in both scope and depth. Russka by edward rutherfurd and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Russka edward rutherfurd, 1991 random house 945 pp. Characters in each story are often decendents of characters in earlier stories, so the books follow families down through history. All the books below are recommended as readalikes for edward rutherfurd but some maybe more relevant to you than others depending on which books by the author you have read and enjoyed. London, russka,the forest, dublin, ireland awakening and new york all draw on finely researched details of social history. Rutherfurd literally personifies history from the washington post book world.
It is a formula that has worked well and gained critical and popular acclaim. Edward rutherford previously lived in london and new york city but. Books by edward rutherfurd authors like edward rutherfurd. His first book, sarum was based on the history of salisbury. The washington post book world spanning 1800 years of russias history, people, poltics, and culture, edward rurtherford, author of the. He brings this vibrant citys long and noble history alive through the evershifting fortunes, fates, and intrigues of halfadozen families, from the age of julius caesar to the 20th century. Edward rutherford james a michener ken follett sharon kay penman herman wouk adriana trigiani ruth reichl james. Edward rutherfurd books list of books by author edward. Edward rutherfurd, the internationally bestselling author of sarum, london, new york and paris, turns his pen to the bustling modern behemoth that is china a country full to the brim with a deep, beautiful and sometimes violent heritage.
Like michener, rutherfurd makes his characters play second fiddle to the place and historical events. I guess i achieved that goal, but on the whole, i didnt enjoy the book as much as, say, london, dublin or sarum. See all books authored by edward rutherfurd, including new york, and sarum. Edward rutherfurd audiobooks download instantly today. The washington post book world spanning 1800 years of russias history, people, poltics, and culture, edward rurtherford, author of the phenomenally successful sarum. An historical family saga like the authors sarum, but this time set in russia. The novel of england now turns his remarkably vast talents to an even larger canvas. Read it now enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to. A wellwritten, episodic, dense, at times infuriatingly complex historical saga of russia by the author of the similarly massive sarum, which triesoften quite successfullyto recreate the evolution of a mysterious and backward nation riddled with war, political confusion, and religious upheaval. The novel went onto become a bestseller and spent 23 weeks on the new york times list.
His debut novel sarum set the pattern for his work with a tenthousandyear storyline. Russka is a historical novel by edward rutherfurd, published in 1991 by crown publishers. London, russka and the forest, all draw on finely researched details of social history. Russia is a country far too infrequently written about by western novelists, but with russka, edward rutherfurd helps remedy that lack.
The narrative spans 1,800 years of russian history. Summary the author of the phenomenally successful sarum. Rutherford s russka succeedshe can take his place among an elite cadre of chroniclers such as harold lamb, maurice hindus and henri troyat. Mar 01, 2005 this has been my third time of reading russka. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The novel of russia kindle edition by rutherfurd, edward. He is best known as a writer of epic historical novels which span long periods of history but are set in particular places. The novel of england, which although he wrote in 1983, was not published until 1987. Edward rutherfurd is one of the most renowned writers of historical fiction.
Below is a list of edward rutherfurds books in order of when they were first released. Russka by edward rutherfurd, 9780099635208, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Edward rutherford has spent much of the last 30 years living in new york and conneticut. Russka by edward rutherfurd book cover, description, publication history. Top 10 best edward rutherfurd books you dont want to miss. His books are series of interconnected short stories, which are set in different eras of history. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read russka. Published in 1991 in july through crown publishers, this was to be a historical novel that was epic in both scope and depth. Crammed with exhaustive and obviously wellresearched historical, geographical, and cultural. Edward rutherfurd tells a haunting family saga from the heroic times of saint patrick to the reformation.
A companion volume to sarum, this tale of families from norman conquest to present is set amongst the huntsmen, smugglers, monks and witches of the magical new forest. Focusing on the changing fortunes of the small town of russka and its controlling families, rutherfurd moves from the tribes of the steppes in the second century a. He can take his place among an elite cadre of chroniclers such as harold lamb, maurice hindus and henri troyat. Aug 22, 2011 while i was listening to the audio recording of anna karenina, i decided to completely russify myself by picking up edward rutherford s epic historical novel, russka, in print. The novel of russia ebook written by edward rutherfurd. In russka, rutherford brings history to life in a way his other books sarum and london cant rival. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading russka. Edward rutherfurd was born in salisbury, wiltshire, and educated at cambridge university and stanford university in california. He was born in salisbury, england, christened in salisbury cathedral, and spent his early childhood in salisbury close. Fast becoming a bestseller it quickly reached the top of the new york times bestseller list in no time at all. The novel of england, tells a grand saga that is as multifaceted as russia itself.
Russka by edward rutherfurd 1991, hardcover for sale online. Edward rutherford is perhaps best known for sarum, his first novel set in the region of salisbury, england, spanning millennia. Focusing on the changing fortunes of the small town of russka and its controlling families, rutherfurd moves from the tribes of the steppes in the. The washington post book worldspanning 1800 years of russias history, people, poltics. The washington post book world russka succeeds where other books of trendy soviet. Edward rutherfurd is a pen name for francis edward wintle born 1948 in salisbury, england. Here is edward rutherfurds classic novel of london, a glorious pageant spanning 2,000 years. So look for the suggested readalikes by title linked on the right. I only wish youd release his other works the forest. Like edward rutherfurds other books, russka focuses on one place, and tells its story through the centuries. The novel of russia book by edward rutherfurd thriftbooks. The families that provide the focus for the story are the bobrovs, romanovs, karpenkos, suvorins and popovs.
Besides telling a good story with engaging characters, russka shows how major historical events affected the lives of individuals and how human desires and frailties shaped history. The washington post book world spanning 1800 years of russias history, people, poltics, and culture, edward rurtherford, author of. He has an american wife and two american educated children and has served on a new york coop board. I was so very glad to discover you had added russka to you edward rutherfords books. Russka is a fictional village in russia, so in this book edward rutherfurd tells the story of russia.
Rutherfurd has indeed embraced all of russia from the houston. I didnt know a lot about russian history, so was keen to learn a bit more here. He was educated at cambridge university and stanford university in california. The research that has gone into the edward rutherfurd books is phenomenal. The novel of russia by edward rutherfurd goodreads. He has written several bestselling books, including sarum, russka, and.
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