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When Christ and his saints slept

When Christ and his saints slept

Historical FictionHistory
Pages
759
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

In the wake of Henry I's death, England is plunged into a brutal civil war known as the Anarchy. Maude, the king's only legitimate heir, finds her throne seized by her cousin Stephen, sparking a decades-long struggle for power. This historical epic follows the shifting loyalties and personal sacrifices of those caught in the crossfire of a divided kingdom.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseGrittyComplexAtmospheric
Court IntrigueRivalsRevengeBetrayalFamily Saga

Genres

Historical Fiction History Medieval

About the author

S
Sharon Kay Penman

Sharon Kay Penman is a master of historical fiction, bringing the past to life with her detailed research and compelling storytelling. Her novel Dangerous Women is a powerful look at the lives of women during the Wars of the Roses. If you love history and strong characters, you'll want to pick up her books.

Characters

Empress MaudeProtagonist
Henry II of EnglandProtagonist
Stephen of BloisAntagonist
Henry I of EnglandSupporting
All characters in When Christ and his saints slept