--- product_id: 8074964 title: "Sarum: The Novel of England" price: "162.72 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8074964-sarum-the-novel-of-england store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Sarum: The Novel of England **Price:** 162.72 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sarum: The Novel of England - **How much does it cost?** 162.72 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8074964-sarum-the-novel-of-england) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Sarum: The Novel of England: 8601400449639: Rutherfurd, Edward: Books Review: Great book - This is a great adventure, Rutherford is a wonderful story teller!!! Review: A mixed blessing of a good read - Rutherfurd's imaginative weaving of human frailty and bravery into multi family experiences traced through the major events of English history is entertaining and informative. One trusts that his research each into the manors and means of survival, as these evolve through the approximately 6000 years that his many stories move, provides an accurate picture of these changes as they influence the individuals in the stories themselves. There is an occasional slip, as when he has a WWII Ametican pilot of a P 47 carrying 1000lb bombs on sorties into Germany. The P47 was an escort plane whose only mission was to protect the bombers as the bombs were dropped on their targets. P47s never dropped bombs but where only equipped with 8 9mm cannons. His imaginative connections of family name changes and the origins of English terms such as "spinster" from the historical development of the task of spinning cotton into thread being given to single women provides delightful little nuggets of joy to the reading. In spite of the attempt to use the histories of specific families as a device to hold the story together giving the reader, instead, a sense of following a series of short stories, this is a delightful way to bring history alive. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #51,817 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #147 in Historical British & Irish Literature #435 in Family Saga Fiction #3,063 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (5,623) | | Dimensions | 5.52 x 1.95 x 8.22 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0449000729 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0449000724 | | Item Weight | 1.7 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 912 pages | | Publication date | June 23, 1997 | | Publisher | Ballantine Books | ## Images ![Sarum: The Novel of England - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/912jtMEa2GL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by M***Y on February 10, 2026* This is a great adventure, Rutherford is a wonderful story teller!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A mixed blessing of a good read *by M***R on December 4, 2015* Rutherfurd's imaginative weaving of human frailty and bravery into multi family experiences traced through the major events of English history is entertaining and informative. One trusts that his research each into the manors and means of survival, as these evolve through the approximately 6000 years that his many stories move, provides an accurate picture of these changes as they influence the individuals in the stories themselves. There is an occasional slip, as when he has a WWII Ametican pilot of a P 47 carrying 1000lb bombs on sorties into Germany. The P47 was an escort plane whose only mission was to protect the bombers as the bombs were dropped on their targets. P47s never dropped bombs but where only equipped with 8 9mm cannons. His imaginative connections of family name changes and the origins of English terms such as "spinster" from the historical development of the task of spinning cotton into thread being given to single women provides delightful little nuggets of joy to the reading. In spite of the attempt to use the histories of specific families as a device to hold the story together giving the reader, instead, a sense of following a series of short stories, this is a delightful way to bring history alive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sarum And the Story of Stonehenge *by M***E on July 12, 2010* The first novel I read by Edward Rutherfurd was, RUSSKA. I was enthralled and hooked by the sheer scope of his writing, and I knew I'd read more of his novels. Historical fiction has always been my favorite category of great books. I am often asked why I prefer historical fiction, and the reason I give is that the great writers in this genre, including Michener and Rutherfurd, introduce fictional characters who lived amidst actual historical events; epic periods that transformed human history. The great writes paint a canvas, which makes these historic events all the more fascinating. But also, the reader gets to know what the characters are like in the way one gets to know a new neighbor or a co-worker. We are able to learn how these characters coped during critical and turbulent times during human history. When done well, the great writers allow us to meet their main characters not unlike in today's high tech virtual reality. We learn what they are thinking, and how they feel about their personal dilemmas, and about the social/political/religious events that occur in their daily lives. For readers [like me] who have a good imagination, when led by a great writer, we can visualize the faces and hear the voices of the characters these great authors create. We can feel their pains, their passions, their fears. We get to know the intricate details of their personalities. In fact, there are many we come to love and despise, and there are many who we can relate to. Most of all, when introduced by the BEST writers/authors of historical fiction, there are many character who we remember for years to come, if not the remainder of our lives. Oh my! In this regard, Edward Rutherfurd's SARUM did not disappoint. From the very beginning, I became captivated by the early history about the settlement of Sarum and the events that led to the founding of Stonehenge, which was one of my favorite sections of this great novel. Specifically, I enjoyed Rutherfurd's description and vivid details of how Stonehenge was evolved. Of the various theories, Rutherfurd chose the most plausible. And he begins by introducing the reader to the mason, Nooma, who through an amazing tale was put in charge of building Stonehenge; a character described as a short unsightly man, broad at the shoulders with a big head, etc., and how he was beset with constant problems trying to build the temple by a seemingly impossible deadline given him by the High Priest. The reason I so thoroughly enjoyed Rutherfurd's conception/description of the character he created in Nooma, was because despite the improbable odds, I came to understand Nooma. I knew that Nooma was very proud of his craftsmanship, and that he would figure out how to solve each enormous problem, such as the task of moving the massive stones to the building site. And, through Rutherfurd's excellent story telling, I felt compassion for Nooma because he won my affection. It was as if I knew him personally, for many years. I felt sympathy for him knowing that he was dealing with a wife and friend who deceived him. But also, Nooma became more endeared to readers because we sensed his fear, and the urgency he faced as he tackled the tasks before him. From a 'practical' perspective, Nooma knew and understood all too well that he would be sacrificed to the Gods if he didn't meet the High Priest's deadline. Also, Rutherfurd's [fictionalized] story of Stonehenge allows the reader to better understand how knowledge of astronomy evolved, and how astronomy would forever play a major role in both religious ceremonies and everyday life. Furthermore, in SARUM, the chapter about the building of Stonehenge gave me a better understanding of how similar [most] ancient societies are respective to religious rites [including human sacrifice to the Gods], and the power that high priest/spiritual men/shamans have over kings, emperors, and tribal chiefs. If you are a fan of historical fiction, you too will enjoy this amazing epic. Rutherfurd is a master story teller, and he leaves no details undone. I highly recommend that you add, SARUM THE NOVEL to your collection. Maizie Lucille James July 11, 2010 ## Frequently Bought Together - Sarum: The Novel of England - London: The Novel - The Forest --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8074964-sarum-the-novel-of-england](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8074964-sarum-the-novel-of-england) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*