Here Be Dragons by Sharon Kay Penman

[gilda_elise]

Comments

[dancingpony]

I have to admit to being a little daunted by the length of this book … but maybe that’s because I’ve read so many poor books recently. I can’t fathom continuing any of those for 700 pages. But good writing is always worth taking a chance.

[gilda_elise]

There are a few writers that I'm willing to take the plunge. Penman is one of them. Her writing is first class, and her research is impeccable.

[lee_the_t]

I read a sample in Amazon. Looks pretty good.

[gilda_elise]

I hope that means that you're thinking about reading it. It's certainly worth doing.

[lee_the_t]

I definitely am.

[gilda_elise]

That's wonderful to hear.

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[nakeisha]

I'm glad it didn't let you down and you enjoyed it so much. It certainly sounds your kind of book. It's lovely when you read a book that delivers on so many levels.

[gilda_elise]

It really is. I love historical fiction, and it was wonderful rereading this one. It had been years since my original read, so it was like reading a new book.

book of knights

[pigshitpoet]

looks like a romantic adventure
according to the legends
i don't know if i am ready for "the turbulent clashes of two disparate worlds"
seems too close to reality atm

once there were dragons

RE: book of knights

[gilda_elise]

I think there have always been clashes; we tend to think that are time is somehow different because people don't know history. So, yes, very close to now, except they used swords. *g*

RE: book of knights

[pigshitpoet]

swords would have been the currency of the time
or tiny swords, ie. daggers
it was a time of back stabbing and poking and prodding
to get what one wanted..
no wonder we're so distorted
speaking specifically for myself
of course
; ))