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Dublin

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By Edward Rutherfurd
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In Dublin by Edward Rutherfurd, the rich tapestry of Irish history unfolds through interconnected stories spanning centuries. The novel vividly brings to life the vibrant culture, political upheavals, and enduring spirit of the city and its people. Engaging characters from various walks of life illuminate the city's evolution, offering a deep dive into Ireland's past without revealing specific plot twists.
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You might enjoy this sweeping historical fiction if you love intricate tales that weave through centuries of Irish history, bringing to life the vibrant tapestry of characters, events, and cultural shifts that shape a city and nation. With rich storytelling and a deep dive into the past, it's perfect for readers who appreciate epic narratives and detailed historical context.

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Dublin

A city founded as much on folklore and mythology as on stone. A city which grew from a small Celtic village to a bustling urban settlement under the Vikings and became, effectively the capital of the Island. An epic novel from the author of 'Sarum', 'Russka', 'London and the Forest'.

The epic novel from the bestselling author of SARUM, RUSSKA, LONDON and THE FOREST.

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The new epic novel from the bestselling author of Sarum, Russka, London, and The Forest

Edward Rutherfurd's great Irish epic reveals the story of the people of Ireland through the focal point of the island's capital city. The epic begins in pre-Christian Ireland during the reign of the fierce and powerful High Kings at Tara, with the tale of two lovers, the princely Conall and the ravishing Deirdre, whose travails echo the ancient Celtic legend of Cuchulainn.

From this stirring beginning, Rutherfurd takes the reader on a graphically realised journey through the centuries. Through the interlocking stories of a powerfully-imagined cast of characters—druids and chieftains, monks and smugglers, merchants and mercenaries, noblewomen, rebels and cowards—we see Ireland through the lens of its greatest city.

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Dublin by Edward Rutherfurd is praised for its thorough research and engaging storytelling, making the historical elements both accessible and captivating. Maeve Binchy highlights its readability and depth, while the Irish Independent appreciates the author's charming and authoritative style. The Daily Express notes the dynamic weaving of narrative with history, and the Good Book Guide commends the author's ability to personalise history with a compelling human element.

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ISBN: 9780099279082

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 438g

Pages: 832

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About the Author

Edward Rutherfurd was born in England, in the cathedral city of Salisbury. Educated locally, and at the universities of Cambridge, and Stanford, California, he worked in political research, bookselling and publishing. After numerous attempts to write books and plays, he finally abandoned his career in the book trade in 1983, and returned to his childhood home to write Sarum. Four years later, when the book was published, it became an instant international bestseller, remaining 23 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List. Since then he has written seven more bestsellers- Russka, a novel of Russia; London; The Forest, set in England's New Forest which lies close by Sarum; two novels which cover the story of Ireland from the time just before Saint Patrick to the twentieth century; New York; and Paris. His books have been translated into over twenty languages.

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