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by Sharon Kay Penman (Author)
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“A masterful picture of Wales in the thirteenth century . . . vividly pictured as grandly beautiful, its people volatile, stubborn, and mystic.” ---The San Diego Union

“There is everything in Here Be Dragons but dragons: princesses held captive in stone towers, bloody wars, princes scheming to dethrone their own brothers, castles under siege, maidens in distress, power struggles for half of civilization, rampant infidelity, lusting, mead guzzling, wine drinking, love affairs that topple kingdoms---how did England survive the thirteenth century? . . . History and fiction bound up together in historical novels have always had their own uneasy alliance. . . . Penman deftly makes the mesh work.” ---The Washington Post Book World

“Remarkable. . . . Her writing is faultless, deftly interweaving the threads of the various story lines into a glowing, living tapestry. . . . This is storytelling at its finest.” ---United Press International

“With a fidelity to historical detail, a deep understanding of the period, a lucid, felicitous prose style, a sensitivity to nuances of character, and a sure sense of drama, the new novel by the author of The Sunne in Splendour is an engrossing tale.” ---Publishers Weekly

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Thirteenth-century Wales is a divided country, ever at the mercy of England’s ruthless, power-hungry King John. Llewelyn, Prince of North Wales, secures an uneasy truce by marrying the English king’s beloved illegitimate daughter, Joanna, who slowly grows to love her charismatic and courageous husband. But as John’s attentions turn again and again to subduing Wales&mdash-and Llewelyn&mdash-Joanna must decide where her love and loyalties truly lie. The turbulent clashes of two disparate worlds and the destinies of theindividuals caught between them spring to life in this magnificent novel of power and passion, loyalty and lies. The book that began the trilogy that includes Falls the Shadow and The Reckoning, Here Be Dragons brings thirteenth-century England, France, and Wales to tangled, tempestuous life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow., Oct 8 2009
By Anastassia R. Waddell "Fantasy Addict" (Nanaimo BC Canada) - See all my reviews
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I had read The Sunne in Splendour when I was in high school, and had fallen in love with Sharon Kay Penman's writing style. Unfortunately, it took me another 7 years to pick up another novel by her, and it was this novel. Here Be Dragons was absolutely incredible. The images she weaves with her tale of Llewelyn are so amazingly detailed that you can almost imagine being there with him, with Joanna, with King John... I couldn't put this book down, and it's not often I get so sucked into a novel.

Do yourself a favour and read this book, and go ahead and pick up The Sunne in Splendour while you're at it. You won't be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book. Ever., May 15 2004
By M. OConnell "dbocon" (Beautiful Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews
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I read this book 14 years ago, and it still stands out in my mind as the best book I've ever read. After all these years I still remember the people - Joahnna, Llewellyn, John - almost as if they're real to me. If you're looking for an emotional investment in a story, this one will do it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Well-Written, May 4 2004
This review is from: Here Be Dragons (Paperback)
The book may be long, but not a word is wasted. The love story of Llewellyn and Joanna is timeless and relevant to modern times. I'm particularly fond of the strong female characters!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this book
This is the first of a trio of books about Medieval England and Wales. Most of the characters in this book of historical fiction really existed. Read more
Published on April 30 2004 by J. Okamoto

5.0 out of 5 stars More than words
This is a beautiful book! There are not many books that read as well as Sharon Kay Penman's. They are effortless reading. Read more
Published on April 19 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars 13th Century Welsh Historical Fiction, Romance & Pageantry!
Sharon Kay Penman is a remarkably gifted writer. Her impeccable historical research, attention to detail and superb storytelling ability make her novels consistently excellent... Read more
Published on Feb 17 2004 by Jana L. Perskie

5.0 out of 5 stars Who needs sleep?
This was the first "historical" novel that I have ever read. Due to the size of the book (over 700 pages), I figured it would take me weeks to read it. Read more
Published on Feb 9 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as I had hoped
I picked up this book at the recommendation of several people and I truly wanted to like this book more but I couldn't. Read more
Published on Aug 18 2003 by Jackie M. Bachenberg

5.0 out of 5 stars History Leaps Off The Pages
Having been recommended this book, I finally broke down and bought it. If my high school history classes were half as entertaining, I might have become a historian! Read more
Published on Aug 11 2003 by J. Fenk

4.0 out of 5 stars DEAD ON HISTORICAL FICTION
Sharon K. Penman is a true breath of fresh air in the genre of Historical Fiction writers, in that, she actually cares about getting the history right and the language right;... Read more
Published on July 16 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
This is a wonderful historical fiction, and a great love story. Fans of Diana Gabaldon, Bernard Cornwell and similar authors will enjoy Penman's attention to detail, realism, and... Read more
Published on May 20 2003 by Marnie White

5.0 out of 5 stars An Exquisite Book
Here Be Dragons has been and remains the best book I've ever read. It was absolutely a revelation to me--so deeply realized and engaging. Read more
Published on April 4 2003 by Robin E Lieske

5.0 out of 5 stars Cymru Am Byth
A beautiful, magical work. The reviewer who compared it to a Harlequin Romance with a bit of history probably isn't used to reading imaginative, historically-based novels like... Read more
Published on Mar 23 2003

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