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The Forest

By: Edward Rutherfurd
Narrated by: Roger Davis
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A magnificent, sweeping history in which Rutherfurd captures the essence of the English heartland, from the author of Paris, London and New York.

Few places lie closer to the heart of the nation's heritage than the New Forest. Now, Edward Rutherfurd weaves its history and legends into compelling fiction. From the mysterious killing of King William Rufus, treachery and witchcraft, smuggling and poaching run through this epic tale of well-born ladies, lowly woodsmen, sailors, merchants and Cistercian monks.

The feuds, wars, loyalties and passions of generations reach their climax in a crime that shatters the decorous society of Jane Austen's Bath and whose ramifications continue through the age of the Victorian railway builders to the ecologists of the present day.

©2000 Edward Rutherford (P)2019 Audible, Ltd Historical Fiction Fiction
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like all the other books of this author, this one is spectacularly epic. its a story that stretches throughout the ages. it is full of interest and significant historical events. really enjoyable.

epic story

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Good research and stories spanning almost 10 centuries though some parts are slightly long winded

Commendable piece of Writing

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Having lived in the Forest for years, these stories brought the history of the forest to life for me (even though they were largely fictional). Rutherfurd has done his research well. Roger Davies narrates them wonderfully. The only thing that irked me was his mispronunciation of agister (it’s “adjister ”), a word that comes up rather a lot! A small criticism, this won’t bother most.

Lovely stories

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A long but constantly entertaining, immersive and well thought out story full of likeable characters and fascinating information.

Not Sprawling

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loved this book .sorry to have finished it.Another great story.would really recommend you read it

very good read

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