The Sunne in Splendour
26 July 2012Imprint: Macmillan
Synopsis
Explore the man behind the myth of Richard III in this special thirtieth anniversary edition of The Sunne in Splendour by Sharon Penman.
Step into the tumultuous world of the 15th century England with Sharon Penman's bestselling and painstakingly detailed historical novel, breathing life into the infamous King Richard III, showcasing his prowess as a battle commander during the Wars...
Details
26 July 20121088 pages
9780230768703Imprint: Macmillan
Reviews
A painstakingly drawn picture of royal medieval England from bedchamber to battlegroundLos Angeles Times Book Review
The reader is left with the haunting sensation that perhaps the good a man does can live after him - especially in the hands of a dedicated historianSan Diego Union
Those who know Richard III from Shakespeare will find that Sharon Kay Penman presents a contrasting view of the English monarch . . . He's an altogether nice man, a romantic hero as suitable to our late twentieth-century standards . . . As he was to those of medieval England . . . There is a vengeful quality to her insistence that is appealing; it makes for a good storyNew York Times Book Review
Penman's novel, rich in detail and research, attempts to set the record straight . . . It is an uncommonly fine novel, one that brings a far-off time to brilliant lifeChattanooga Daily Times
