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A bestselling novel of the ruthless world of Victorian commerce. Adam Swann determines to make his fortune and found his own dynasty. His struggle takes him from the dusty plains of India to the teeming slums of 19th-century London, from the chaos of the great industrial cities of the age to the peaceful certainties of the English countryside. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very engrossing read!, Mar 9 2002

By	June P. Spear (Auburn, ME USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: God is an Englishman (Paperback)

This book is a must read for any Anglophile. The story traces the development of a haulage firm that serves all of Enland and Wales and part of Scotland. While that is the major focus, the family life of the founder of "Swan on Wheels" is very much a part of it. In fact, all the characters involved are well presented with divergent and believable personalities.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 15 year old girl- absolutely loved it!, April 18 2000

By	Chessy Brady (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

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I am 15 and I loved God is an Englishman. Historical fiction is my favorite genre and the hours I spent on the 816 pages flew by. I found myself trying to finish my homework as early as possible so that I could get to the book before bed. It was also wonderful because it gave me so much to relate to in my Modern European History Class, where we are studying the same time period. I understand the events that we are learning about much more clearly because of Adam and Henrietta Swann. Everyone should read this book, I can't wait to read the other two!

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3.0 out of 5 stars wonderful details, but something seems to be missing, Jan 22 2000

By	Daniel Chaikin (Houston, USA) - See all my reviews

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This book has apparently stood the test of time. While I read it, I had no idea that it had been written 30 years ago. The historic details are magnificent, as is Delderfield's sense of English geography. The story is rather simple and predictable however. And the characters are too perfect. No character is this book is ever in danger of knowing failure, and to me, that detracts from their depth.

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5.0 out of 5 stars What a Great Read!
I can think of few better authors to take along on a long plane ride than Delderfield. God Is an Englishman is the first of a trilogy that runs a little out of gas by the end of... Read more

Published on Sep 29 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Two book clubs have chosen to read this book.
I first came across this book eight years ago in a book club I was in in Indianapolis. I have chosen to introduce this book to a new book club I formed when I moved to Fort Wayne... Read more

Published on Sep 3 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars PAGETURNER GREAT WINTR NITE BOOK ALL ALONE
MY WIFE KEPT TELLING ME WHAT A GOOD "READ" THIS BOOK IS.I FINALLY FOUND ALL 3 SWANN SAGA BOOKS AT A USED SALE & I HAVENT LOOKED BACK. Read more

Published on Dec 26 1998 by KLANTHORN@EARTHLINK.NET

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Ever!
This is the first R.F. Delderfield bok that I've read, and I throughly intend to read more. This is a very suspenseful novel, full of twists and turns. Read more

Published on Jul 10 1998