The Reckoning

by Penman, Sharon Kay

• ISBN13: 9780312382476
• ISBN10: 0312382472
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-14
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

"Penman's characters are so shrewdly imagined, so full of resonant human feeling that they seem to breathe on the page." San FranciscoChronicle "Never forget, Llewelyn, that the world's greatest fool is a Welshman who trusts an English king." His father's words haunt Llewelyn ap Gruffydd, Prince of Wales, who has been ruling uneasily over his fractious countrymen. Above all else, Llewelyn fears that his life and his own dreamof an independent, united Walesmight be lost to Edward I's desire to expand his English empire. Alive from the pages of history, this is the hauntingly beautiful and compelling tale of a game poised to play itself out to its bloody finale as English and Welsh cross swords in a reckoning that must mean disaster for one side or the other. For anyone who has ever wanted to experience the rich tapestry of British history and lore, this bold and romantic adventure must be read.

Author Biography

Sharon Kay Penman is the author of seven critically acclaimed historical novels, including the New York Times bestseller Devil’s Brood, and four medieval mysteries, including the Edgar-finalist The Queen’s Man. Visit her Web site at www.sharonkaypenman.com.

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“A first-rate historical novel.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Packed with bold adventure, high romance, and large characters whose acts of bravery, self-sacrifice, brutality and treachery are part of history.” —James Goldman, author of The Lion in Winter

“Full of brawling and plotting, murder and revenge and betrayal. . . . Another triumph for Penman.” —The Seattle Times

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