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The Brothers of Gwynedd Quartet
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Those who fancy historical fiction with an emphasis on the history will savor this convincing tale of 13th-century Wales. Originally published in England as four discrete novels, the 822-page work limns political machinations and "the cleaner business of war" in a period of Welsh national... read more
Books in This Collection
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Sunrise in the West
by Edith Pargeter (Author)A lush, richly written tale of family rivalries and allegiances, this carefully crafted novel of life, lands, and passions offer the reader a pleasure akin to the experience of a bardic recital.
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The Dragon at Noonday
by Edith Pargeter (Author)In this gripping sequel to Sunrise in the West, Wales is gloriously united, while England is torn in two by bloody strife.
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The Hounds of Sunset
by Edith Pargeter (Author)Powerful Prince Llewelyn still treasures his vision of a Wales united against the threat of the English kings. The dream seems near fulfilment until Edward, vigorous, ambitious, and arrogant, takes old Henry's place on the English throne—and...
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Afterglow and Nightfall
by Edith Pargeter (Author)
Characters/People edit
- Llewelyn: Add a description of this character.
- David
- Edward
- King Henry
- Owen Goch
- Earl Simon
- Griffith
- Cristin
- Chester
- Samson
- Rhys Fychan
- Rhodri
- Roger Mortimer
- Eleanor
- Cynan
- Lady Senena
- Godred
- Goronwy
- Amaury
- Peckham
- Conway
- Grace
- Elizabeth
- Rhys Gryg
- Burnell
- Lady Gladys
- Gilbert
- Dolbadarn
- Venables
- Richard
- Master William
- Edmund
- Tudor
- Dee
- Meredith
- Arwystli
- Degannwy
- Giffard
- Meurig
- Hopton
- Hope
- Lestrange
- Carreg Cennen
- Henry De Montfort
Setting & Locations edit
- Wales
- England
- Gwynedd
- Rhuddlan
- London
- France
- Shrewsbury
- Denbigh
- Gloucester
- Anglesey
- Dynevor
- Worcester
- Evesham
- Carmarthen
- Hereford
- Powys
- Windsor
- Bala
- Middle Country
- Kenilworth
- Gascony
- Snowdon
- Leicester
- Neigwl
- Canterbury
- Montgomery
- Oswestry
- Bristol
- Bangor
- Builth
- Oxford
- Lewes
- Sicily
- Radnor
- Ruthin
- Carnarvon
- Criccieth
- Ireland
- Rome
- Hawarden
- Pembroke
- Llandovery
- Northampton
- Paris
- Caerphilly
- Salop
- Montargis
- Nevin
Series & Lists edit
This book is in The Brothers of Gwynedd Quartet. (standard series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Edith Pargeter (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Headline Book Publishing
Country: Great Britain
Publication Date: June 1990
ISBN: 978-0747232674
Page Count: 822 pages
Publisher: Headline Book Publishing
Country: Great Britain
Publication Date: June 1990
ISBN: 978-0747232674
Page Count: 822 pages
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.912
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