The Forest

By: Edward Rutherfurd

Narrated by: Roger Davis

A magnificent, sweeping history in which Rutherfurd captures the essence of the English heartland, from the author of Paris, London and New York.

Few places lie closer to the heart of the nation's heritage than the New Forest. Now, Edward Rutherfurd weaves its history and legends into compelling fiction. From the mysterious killing of King William Rufus, treachery and witchcraft, smuggling and poaching run through this epic tale of well-born ladies, lowly woodsmen, sailors, merchants and Cistercian monks.

The feuds, wars, loyalties and passions of generations reach their climax in a crime that shatters the decorous society of Jane Austen's Bath and whose ramifications continue through the age of the Victorian railway builders to the ecologists of the present day.

©2000 Edward Rutherford (P)2019 Audible, Ltd

A Vivid Tale of History

Rich in detail, vivid scenery and a wonderful atmosphere for the stories told. My favourite out of all Mr. Rutherfurd’s novels.

I like Edward Rutherford

Mr. Rutherford seems to be pushing out books as quickly as he can these days. This book is good but compared to his others is just average IMO. Some interesting tidbits but overall it was a bit "bare" of real history and I have become used to that from Mr. Rutherford's books.

The narrator did a fine job, his inflections were appropriate and the timbre of his voice suited the subject matter.