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When Christ and His Saints Slept

A Novel

Plantagenet Series (Volume 1)

Author: Sharon Kay Penman

When Christ and His Saints Slept

When Christ and His Saints Slept

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About This Book

In When Christ and His Saints Slept master storyteller and historian Sharon Kay Penman illuminates one of the lesser-known but fascinating periods of English history.

Page Count
784
On Sale
04/01/2010

Book Details

In When Christ and His Saints Slept master storyteller and historian Sharon Kay Penman illuminates one of the lesser-known but fascinating periods of English history.

The next addition in this highly acclaimed historical fiction series of the middle ages, and the first of a trilogy that will tell the story of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. When Christ and His Saints Slept begins with the death of King Henry I, son of William the Conqueror and father of Maude, his only living legitimate offspring.

Imprint Publisher

Henry Holt and Co.

ISBN

9781429939522

In The News

“The magnificent combination of history and humanity that Penman's readers have come to expect again animates her latest work ... Perhaps the most impressive feature of the narrative is Penman's skill in showing how essentially good people can end up doing great evil.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

“Penman inventively animates a large cast.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Penman ... showcases her mastery of the historical novel in this long and thoroughly engrossing study of pragmatic politics, idealism, and the role of women during the 12th century. She brings to life a vast array of unforgettable characters.” —Kirkus Reviews

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When Christ and His Saints Slept

When Christ and His Saints Slept

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