See all books authored by sharon kay penman, including here be dragons, and falls the shadow welsh princes, book 2, and more on. Browse sharon penmans bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. But eventually, she got back on the horse, rewrote the book and saw the 900page novel finally published in 1982. The novels of sharon kay penman historical fiction par excellence. Mar 27, 2020 the novels of sharon kay penman historical fiction par excellence march 27, 2020 during one of my trawls through the used booksellers was the joy of discovering sharon kay penmans historical fiction novels of early medieval england and wales. A new sharon kay penman book is like a fine wineto be savored slowly and drawn out as long as possible to prolong the enjoyment. Sharon kay penmanstateautocollapse shows the template collapsed to the title bar if there is a navbar, a sidebar, or some other table on. Jan 21, 2012 the queens man, series by sharon kay penman while in my local library last month checking out lionheart, i also grabbed a couple of sharon kay penmans forays into the historicalmysterydetective subgenre. That said, i will repeat again what i said back in 2009. In when christ and his saints slept, the first of a trilogy that will tell the story of henry ii and eleanor of aquitaine, master storyteller and historian sharon kay penman illuminates one of the less known but fascinating periods of english history. Sharon kay penman is the author of six critically acclaimed historical novels and four medieval mysteries, one of which was a finalist for an edgar award for best first mystery from the mystery writers of america. Sharon kay penman has 31 books on goodreads with 277252 ratings. A list of all sharon kay penmans series in reading order. Jul 23, 2012 i am extremely pleased that sharon kay penman is here today talking about writing historical fiction.
But there is one author that to me is a master of her craft, and of her genre. Before reading sharon kay penmans angevin series novels, i knew richard mainly as the violent, angry, homosexual sociopath of the lion in winter, or as the beloved but absent english king. Richard i definitely is a major player on the stage of britains monarchy. Sharon is here to talk about her latest entry in her fivebook trilogy about continue reading the angevin novels. Mar 05, 2020 buy the land beyond the sea main market by penman, sharon isbn. Taking place in parallel to penmans sequence of novels about the angevin rulers of england henry. Sharon kay penman books list of books by author sharon kay. Sharon kay penman books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. When i did a reading for a kings ransom at my favorite book store, the poisoned pen in scottsdale, az, this is how i was introduced by the owner, barbara peters, who is a good friend and has a keen sense of humor. The sunne in splendour, here be dragons, falls the shadow, the reckoning, when christ and his saints slept, time and chance, devils brood, lionheart, and a kings ransom. Her novels and mysteries are set in england, france. Sharon kay penman is the author of nine critically acclaimed historical novels. The result is a powerful story of intrigue, war, and surprisinglyeffective diplomacy, played out against the roiling conflicts of love and loyalty, passion and treachery, all set against the rich textures of the.
Books by sharon kay penman author of here be dragons. Top historical fiction authors sharon kay penman a. In addition, she has written four medieval mysteries, the first of which, the queens man, was a finalist in 1996 for the best first mystery edgar award. When christ and his saints slept, time and chance, devils brood, and four medieval mysteries set during the reign of eleanor of aquitaine.
Im a fan of penmans meticulous, detailed historical fiction but have to admit. She is one of the shining lights of historical fiction today. Her bestselling debut about richard iii, the sunne in. All of my novelsfourteen at last countare set in the middle ages, and focus upon englands most colorful dynasty, the plantagenets. I am extremely pleased that sharon kay penman is here today talking about writing historical fiction. Her impeccable historical research, attention to detail and superb storytelling ability make her novels consistently excellent.
March 3, 2020 this mammoth historical novel dives deep into the undersung saga of the leper king of jerusalem and his archfoe, saracen sultan saladin. All of them were with authors i liked, revered or loved. From the critically acclaimed new york times bestselling author sharon kay penman comes the story of the reign of king baldwin iv and the kingdom of jerusalems defense against saladins famous army the kingdom of jerusalem, also known as outremer, is the land far beyond the sea. In lionheart, sharon kay penman displays her remarkable mastery of historical detail and her acute understanding of human foibles. Top historical fiction authors sharon kay penman a writer. The website has some information about the book named a kings ransom written by sharon kay penman. Penman puts a lot of work into her research for the novels, which shows in the quality of her writing, including the various settings, events and characterizations. Lionheart by sharon kay penman, who has previously penned a superb series of historical novels about richards father, takes up the lionhearts story in july 1190 as he sets out on the third crusade, stopping on the way in sicily to rescue his sister, joanna, the recently widowed queen of sicily, from the unsympathetic new king, and then in. Pages in category novels by sharon kay penman the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
Among writers who admire her work are margaret george, steve berry, george r. Sharon penman audio books, best sellers, author bio. Not long after my first novel, the sunne in splendour, was published, my british editor asked me to read a novel they were publishing by a new novelist, margaret george. Her tenth historical novel, the land beyond the sea, was published in march of 2020. Penman in the number one position with readers a truly wonderful accomplishment. A lawyer by training, with the publication of her more about sharon kay penman.
Outremer was a young realm, one baptized in blood when the men of the first crusade captured jerusalem from the saracens in 1099. However, after finishing the manuscript, her only copy was stolen from her car in a busy parking lot. During one of my trawls through the used booksellers was the joy of discovering sharon kay penmans historical fiction novels of early medieval england and wales. A lawyer by training, with the publication of her first novel the sunne in splendoura. Her novels chronicle english and welsh royalty during the middle ages and are set in england. The kingdom of jerusalem, also known as outremer, the land beyond the sea. When i learned that it was about my least favorite english king, henry viii, and told from henrys viewpoint, i confess that i was dubious. Her distress was such that she didnt write for five years.
Sharon kay penmanstateexpanded to show the template expanded, i. Her novels chronicle english and welsh royalty during the middle ages and are set in england, wales and france. She is best known for her welsh princes trilogy and plantagenet series. Any author with experience writing lengthy novels can attest to the devastation sharon kay penman felt.
From the critically acclaimed new york times bestselling author sharon kay penman comes the. Devils brood 2008 and other, read online free in epub,txt at. All of my novels fourteen at last countare set in the middle ages, and focus upon englands most colorful dynasty, the plantagenets. Sharon kay penman is an american novelist of historical fiction. Sharon kay penman is the author of seven previous historical novels. I think all of sharon kay penman s books are wonderful except for the last one lion heart which has no heart, but here be dragons tops the list. Sharon kay penman 1945 is an american author of historical novels set in medieval europe. A novel by sharon kay penman 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
The book tells the story of llewelyn, the prince of north wales, and his rise to power and fame as llewelyn the great and his great love, joanna, the illegitimate daughter of king john. Sharon kay penman is an american author that writes historical novels. Lancashire evening post elizabeth chadwick is a gifted novelist and a dedicated researcher. Filled with drama and battle, tragedy and romance, sharon penmans the land beyond the sea tells the epic tale of a clash of cultures during the 12th. It could be that it is the only one of her books which has a happy ending. Sharon kay penman for many years while she was a student and then a lawyer, sharon kay penman slowly but steadily worked on a novel about the life of richard iii.
Most of the novels written by her revolve around the welsh and english royalty and are set during the middle ages in england, france and wales. The land beyond the sea by sharon kay penman goodreads. Sharon kay penman primary author only author division. Author interview with sharon kay penman paperbackswap blog. Sharon kay penman is currently considered a single author. Sharon kay penman books list of books by author sharon. Sharon kay penman, bestselling author of devils brood. Thirteenthcentury wales is a divided country, ever at the mercy of englands ruthless, powerhungry king john. Interview with sharon kay penman by jerelyn i have done several interviews for the pbs blog.
Sharon kay penman born august, 1945 is an american historical novelist, published in the uk as sharon penman. Sharon kay penman is the strongest historical novelist working the medieval period at. Fans of medieval historical fiction wont want to miss this. Penman creates a richard that is sympathetic without being too unlike what we know of the real man. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sharon kay penman is a fantastic author and she took me to a time and place that i havent read much about. I assume that, for historical novelists, subgenres are attempts to widen the authors normal audience. Click the series to find all the books in that series listed in chronological order. Lionheart, by sharon kay penman i suspect that most american readers of historical fiction share my incomplete and skewed knowledge of king richard i. While in my local library last month checking out lionheart, i also grabbed a couple of sharon kay penmans forays into the historicalmysterydetective subgenre. The sunne in splendour, a novel about richard iii of england is one of the most popular books on the historical novel societys list of best historical novels. She is best known for the welsh princes trilogy and the plantagenet series. Sharon penman s here be dragons is an absorbing historical novel of power and betrayal, loyalty and political intrigue in thirteenthcentury england, wales and france.
Sharon kay penman is one of the famous american novelists who loves to write her novels based on the historical fiction genre. Sharon penman has been hailed by publishers weekly as an historical novelist of the first rank. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The novels of sharon kay penman historical fiction par. Sharon kay penman is the author of historical novels. I think all of sharon kay penmans books are wonderful except for the last one lion heart which has no heart, but here be dragons tops the list.
Penman has also written a number of historical mysteries, the first of which, the queens man, was. In some ways, it was a shame because it gave me the feeling of falling into the story midway. Sharon kay penman, the middle ages, top fiction books. That is where she was born, though she ultimately grew up in new jersey. The novel is definitely readable without having read any of. Sharon penmans here be dragons is an absorbing historical novel of power and betrayal, loyalty and political intrigue in thirteenthcentury england, wales and france. March 3, 2020 this mammoth historical novel dives deep into the undersung saga of the leper king of jerusalem and.
Shop amongst our popular books, including 19, the land beyond the sea, the sunne in splendour and more from sharon kay penman. She brings to her writings an elegance of style, rarely matched, and an ability to absorb the reader into the world she presents. Penman has also written a number of historical mysteries, the first of which, the queens man, was a finalist in 1996 for the best first mystery edgar award. The book takes two great stories and makes englands history in the th century come alive. Sharon kay penman author of here be dragons goodreads. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.