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by Sharon Kay Penman (Author)
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“A painstakingly drawn picture of royal medieval England from bedchamber to battleground.”
---Los 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 historian.”
---The San 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 story.”
---The New York Times Book Review

“Ms. 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 life.”
---Chattanooga Daily Times

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A glorious novel of the controversial Richard III&mdash-a monarch betrayed in life by his allies and betrayed in death by history In this beautifully rendered modern classic, Sharon Kay Penman redeems Richard III&mdash-vilified as the bitter, twisted, scheming hunchback who murdered his nephews, the princes in the Tower&mdash-from his maligned place in history with a dazzling combination of research and storytelling. Born into the treacherous courts of fifteenth-century England, in the midst of what history has called The War of the Roses, Richard was raised in the shadow of his charismatic brother, King Edward IV. Loyal to his friends and passionately in love with the one woman who was denied him, Richard emerges as a gifted man far more sinned against than sinning. This magnificent retelling of his life is ?lled with all of the sights and sounds of battle, the customs and lore of the ?fteenth century, the rigors of court politics, and the passions and prejudices of royalty.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Historical Fiction, May 14 2007
By Teddy (Richmond, BC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sunne in Splendour (Paperback)
I didnt know very much about The War of the Roses and King Richard III, except for of course, Shakespeares version. Sharon Kay Penman enlightened me with the dazzling stroke of her pen! Dont let the 931 pages fool you, this historical fiction is hard to put down and has something for everyone. Political intrigue, war, romance, passion, and conflict is all included. The only disappointment is that I reached the end! I wanted the story and the vivid characters to go on and on. Thanks to Penman for bringing this period of English history to life!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Sunne in Splendour, Aug 27 2009
By Tina Davidson "Royal wench" (Winnipeg, MB CA) - See all my reviews
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I loved this book. Immediately swepted back in time. It is really refreshing to see another side to Richard III.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best historical novels out there., July 19 2009
By C. Norman (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
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I must say, I was prepared to love it since I had read Penman's other books. She has a way of moulding a character that brings you right in with them....their every thought and motivation...all the unspoken things that determine our actions and reactions. If you could slow down your thoughts at all to catch the words, you'd find them very close to hers. This all gives new meaning to historical events. If we acctually truly knew the why's, would we see things differently? Would we interpret events differently?
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Historical Treat!
I first read this book in 1982, and it is one that I re-read every couple of years. Ms. Penman writes beautifully and convincingly about her characters, and she knows her... Read more
Published on Jan 31 2008 by Jeanie Dubberley

5.0 out of 5 stars Still amazing, years later
This is my all-time favorite book; I re-read it every year. Besides being responsible for me changing my major at university and falling absolutely in love with medieval history,... Read more
Published on Jun 21 2004 by antithesis90

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
This is a fascinating story! I am quickly becoming a big fan of Penman's books and the people of this time in history. Read more
Published on May 26 2004 by teamfour

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Work
I came across this book purely by accident at local yard sale. Being a fan of Shakespeare's "Richard III," I was intrigued by the author's assertion that Richard was not... Read more
Published on Mar 28 2004 by Avid Reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Enjoyable
What an awesome work this is.

Since Penman's prose is a bit headier than most these days, it may take a while to warm up to her style. Read more

Published on Mar 27 2004 by bookworm

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best
This is the absolute best book I've ever read about Richard III. For once we are able to see him as human, not as the monster he's been so often portrayed as. Read more
Published on Mar 17 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Long, but gripping tragedy
This is a wonderful book. It is historically accurate, following Kendall's "Richard III", but also flows. Read more
Published on Mar 6 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
This is the book that first led me to believe that maybe Richard didn't do it. If you've ever felt sympathetic to Richard III then you'll like this book. Sharon K. Read more
Published on Jan 20 2004 by Teiira

5.0 out of 5 stars If You Like British History. . .
If you like to read about British history, this is a fabulous book. The characters are well-defined, and although this is historical novel, it gives a completely different view... Read more
Published on Jan 4 2004 by luv2bheatlhy

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Penman
Penman has written several exceptional historical fictions that are a delight to those interested in literature about the middle ages. Of them all, this is the best. Read more
Published on Dec 21 2003 by John Bartke

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