The Sunne in Splendour
Jul 2012 · Pan Macmillan
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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 of the Roses.
Richard is a fiercely loyal, courageous man of principles. A devoted brother, a beloved patron of the arts, and a generous friend, and far more than the warrior his reputation suggests.
But in the treacherous waters of court politics, Richard's code of conduct betrays him. Pulled under by the tides of history, Richard is the man immortalised as a usurper of the throne, and the man behind the mystery of the Princes in the Tower.
Crafted with vibrant brushstrokes of medieval life, love, and intrigue, The Sunne in Splendour peers into the past, dispelling myths and illuminating a lost era with poignant realism.
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 of the Roses.
Richard is a fiercely loyal, courageous man of principles. A devoted brother, a beloved patron of the arts, and a generous friend, and far more than the warrior his reputation suggests.
But in the treacherous waters of court politics, Richard's code of conduct betrays him. Pulled under by the tides of history, Richard is the man immortalised as a usurper of the throne, and the man behind the mystery of the Princes in the Tower.
Crafted with vibrant brushstrokes of medieval life, love, and intrigue, The Sunne in Splendour peers into the past, dispelling myths and illuminating a lost era with poignant realism.
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4.6
18 reviews
Sonia Cooper
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August 10, 2014
This is one of my all time favourite books, an epic tale brought vividly to life. Sharon Penman is a wonderful author and I thoroughly recommend all of her books. Her talents do not deserve to be published in this shoddy second rate format. Please treat yourself to a paper or other ereader version as this is appalling. There are no speech marks, lots of typos and no apostrophes, making it impossible to enjoy or properly follow the plot. For example she'll is always written shell and he'd is always hed.
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John Adams
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October 14, 2013
What a fantastic book! I can't praise it enough. I see Richard now brought to life, and what a life! I am full of admiration for him and that love story between him and Anne. And full of admiration for the author. I recommend this book to anyone wanting a love story, ferocious battle scenes, political intrigue, the loyalty of friends, or an insight into the life and times of the War of the Roses.
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Olivia Fox
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September 7, 2015
This book is highly accurate and tells such stories of not just Richard but of his close family and acquaintances. I would definitely recommend to any of you Richard iii or wars of the roses fanatics out there
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About the author
Sharon Penman is the author of several historical novels and medieval mysteries set during the Middle Ages. Her novels include Lionheart, about Richard I and the Crusades, A King’s Ransom, completing the story of Richard I, and The Sunne in Splendour about the end of England's War of the Roses. She lives in Mays Landing, New Jersey.
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