When Christ and His Saints Slept (Henry II & Eleanor of Aquitaine, #1)
by Sharon Kay Penman
When Christ and His Saints Slept by Sharon Kay Penman holds a highly rated rating of 4.27 out of 5, based on 10.8K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 784 pages.
About When Christ and His Saints Slept
A.D. 1135. As church bells tolled for the death of England's King Henry I, his barons faced the unwelcome prospect of being ruled by a woman: Henry's beautiful daughter Maude, Countess of Anjou. But before Maude could claim her throne, her cousin Stephen seized it. In their long and bitter struggle, all of England bled and burned.Sharon Kay Penman's magnificent fifth novel summons to life a spectacular medieval tragedy whose unfolding breaks the heart even as it prepares the way for splendors to come—the glorious age of Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Plantagenets that would soon illumine the world.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sharon Kay Penman |
| Published | 1994 |
| Pages | 784 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.27 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,761 |
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What genre is When Christ and His Saints Slept?
When Christ and His Saints Slept is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
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Based on 10.8K reader ratings, When Christ and His Saints Slept has an average score of 4.27 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is When Christ and His Saints Slept?
When Christ and His Saints Slept has 784 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote When Christ and His Saints Slept?
When Christ and His Saints Slept was written by Sharon Kay Penman. It was first published in 1994.
What is the ISBN for When Christ and His Saints Slept?
The ISBN-13 for When Christ and His Saints Slept is 9780345396690.0.
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