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Edward Rutherfurd, born on February 7, 1948, in Salisbury, England, is a celebrated author known for his sweeping historical novels that intricately weave together the tales of cities and their inhabitants. With a literary career launched in the early 1990s, Rutherfurd gained acclaim for works like "Sarum" and "London," which deftly blend rich historical detail with engaging storytelling. His ability to bring the past to life has cemented his legacy as a master of historical fiction, captivating readers around the globe.
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"I descend from both Philadelphia Quakers and Carolina colonists whose families were separated by the Revolutionary War. That helped give me insight into the agony of Patriots who, until the British government denied their claims, had always, like Ben Franklin himself, thought of themselves as free-born Englishmen."
Edward Rutherfurd"Writing historical novels can be dangerous. We need to be as accurate and as fair about the historical record as we can be, at the same time as creating our fictional characters and, hopefully, telling a good story. The challenge is weaving the fiction into the history."
Edward Rutherfurd