Author:Edward Rutherfurd
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A sweeping, epic novel of the greatest city in the world.
From the empty grandeur of the New World to the skyscrapers of the City that Never Sleeps, from the intimate detail of lives long forgotten to those lived today at breakneck speed, Edward Rutherfurd's acclaimed novel is a true epic.
The novel begins with a tiny Indian fishing village and the Dutch traders who first carved out their hopes amidst the splendour of the wilderness. The British settlers and merchants followed, with their aristocratic governors and unpopular taxation which led to rebellion, war, the burning of the city and the birth of the American Nation. Yet a country that had already rent itself asunder once did so again over slavery. As the country fought its bloody Civil War, the city was torn apart by deadly riots.
Hopes and dreams, greed and corruption - they have always been the companions of freedom and opportunity in the city's teeming streets. As the immigrant ships berthed next to Ellis Island in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, they poured more and more Germans, Irish, Italians and Jews into the churning ethnic mix of the city. Deals were struck, politicians corrupted, men bought or assassinated, heiresses wooed, fortunes were speculated on Wall Street and men became rich beyond the dreams of avarice. The heady seesaw of wealth and poverty was seen in the Roaring Twenties and the Great Crash, the city's future symbolised by its buildings which literally touched the sky: the Empire State, the Chrysler Building, the Twin Towers.
Rutherfurd tells this irresistible story through a cast of fictional and true characters whose fates interweave in the rise and fall, fall and rise of the city's fortunes. It is the story of how in four centuries New York became the envy of the world. And in telling the story through the lens of New York, Rutherfurd brings the story of America itself to unforgettable life in this epic masterpiece.
Rutherfurd's vast and sweeping tome charts the Big Apple's rise from its beginnings in the 17th century to the present day
—— The TimesHistorical fiction at its best
—— Daily ExpressSweeping, expertly researched ... a brilliant introduction to the history of New York, full of suspense, adventure and passion
—— News of the WorldA masterful tribute to one of the great cities of the world
—— The Good Book GuideIt is hard to imagine any other writer combining such astonishing depth of research with the imagination and ingenuity to hold it together
—— The Washington PostReading “A Dance to the Music of Time” was such a joyous experience, I remember wishing there'd been more than twelve volumes.
—— Roddy DoyleHe has wit, style, and panache, in a world where those qualities are in permanently short supply
—— The New York Review of BooksI re-read the "Dance" every five years or so and always find something new – the world has changed but the characters are evergreen. Everybody has a Widmerpool in their life.
—— Daisy Goodwin[A] comic masterpiece
—— Irish TimesA masterful stylist and a wise, often hilarious observer of human nature and his times, Anthony Powell is an under-appreciated literary gem. The pleasures and dramas of the "Dance" continue to illuminate daily life.
—— Claire MessudComic, satisfying, thought-provoking, addictive
—— The TelegraphIt's his supreme skill in mastering a lengthily interwoven chronicle, the evolution of such a range and variety of pin-point characters, the wit and the cultural ambition that give the novel a unique place in English Literature.
—— Melvyn BraggImmaculate, clever, clinical and alarmingly precise...The book is packed with the kind of imagery that fuels serious American fiction.
—— Time OutThe Lollipop Shoes is a sensory fantasy, Harris writes with an original and satisfying poetic flair.
—— DAILY TELEGRAPH...the magic still enchants
—— MAIL ON SUNDAY...a sumptuous treat.
—— HEAT Magazine, May 2007...a sensory fantasy, Harris writes with an original and satisfying poetic flair. Harris is a delicious treat.
—— DAILY TELEGRAPHThis novel has the richness of the best quality dark chocolate.
—— INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAYSparkling black comedy
—— PlayPearson is a hilarious author who captures the guilt and the exhaustion of the working mother's life perfectly
—— Dublin DailyIt's the incisive details and Pearson's vivid writing that propel the story
—— New York Times BooksSmart book...great fun
—— New York TimesPearson is insightful, witty and full of fun
—— Daily TelegraphWonderfully warm, witty and intelligent
—— Sunday independentA Bible for the working woman
—— Oprah WinfreyHer social observation is unerringly accurate...so beautifully written that it brought tears to my eyes, as well as a wry smile
—— Daily TelegraphPearson...to write a novel...that has already sold a gazillion copies and is going to become a film. Hats off to you, madam!
—— Ok MagazineShe will...make you laugh
—— Culture, Sunday TimesPearson...has made it all fresh again
—— TimeEntertaining, compulsively readable, and brilliantly written
—— Daily CandyHilarious and...poignant
—— Publisher's WeeklyThis terrific novel is alternately hilarious and sad
—— UpfrontIt may change your life
—— The ObserverPearson is a very witty and moving writer. Her prose is spare and skilful...waspish truisms and spot-on social observations
—— Daily ExpressIntelligent, witty and of-the-moment, it mixes sassy, brittle perceptions with barefaced sentimentality
—— The Herald, GlasgowBrilliantly captures and defines the mood of the moment...sparkling wit and razor sharp insights
—— XW MagazineSharply observed and frequently funny
—— Evening Standard
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