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In this second novel of what is called the Welsh trilogy, Falls the Shadow deals with the life of next generation of the Welsh Princes, and the Norman English King Henry III as well as the Barons War, which was lead by Simon de Montfort.
Sharon Penman is a writer of master pieces; her books are close to perfection. They are researched thoroughly, so much so that many college professors will use them in teaching about this period in medieval studies. Her gift for story telling is such that you are transported to that time that place. If it is the emersion in the time period, you are looking for look no further. I knew very little about the Barons war or about Simon De Montfort the Earl of Leicester. I knew even less about the Welsh history of this period. I cannot recommend these books highly enough, in fact I recommend ALL of Sharon Penmans books. She has set the gold standard for historical fiction in my opinion. I recommend that you read these in order however. Here Be Dragons, Falls the Shadow, and The Reckoning. Dont let the size of these books deter you they are worth the time. I wept, and laughed and then wept again, not many writers can wring such emotions for me, but they are a surety with Sharon Penman. 4.5 stars.
I took off half a point because this book does bog down slightly about 2/3 of the way through, press on however you will be rewarded.
Sharon Penman is a writer of master pieces; her books are close to perfection. They are researched thoroughly, so much so that many college professors will use them in teaching about this period in medieval studies. Her gift for story telling is such that you are transported to that time that place. If it is the emersion in the time period, you are looking for look no further. I knew very little about the Barons war or about Simon De Montfort the Earl of Leicester. I knew even less about the Welsh history of this period. I cannot recommend these books highly enough, in fact I recommend ALL of Sharon Penmans books. She has set the gold standard for historical fiction in my opinion. I recommend that you read these in order however. Here Be Dragons, Falls the Shadow, and The Reckoning. Dont let the size of these books deter you they are worth the time. I wept, and laughed and then wept again, not many writers can wring such emotions for me, but they are a surety with Sharon Penman. 4.5 stars.
I took off half a point because this book does bog down slightly about 2/3 of the way through, press on however you will be rewarded.
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