A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles time jumps.
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Sarum : The Novel of England Hardcover Edward Rutherfurd
What really grabs you are the illustrated character portraits inside.
SARUM THE NOVEL OF ENGLAND by Edward Rutherfurd
You will find that the illustrated appendix adds extra depth.
SARUM THE NOVEL OF ENGLAND – 051756338X, hardcover, Edward Rutherfurd
This novel tells a small story with enormous emotional weight.