This novel is full of the same wit and merriment as his first robert merivel novel restoration, but also full of tragedy and cynical mirth at the condition of man. Seventeen years after the events related in restoration. He is a sort of medical samuel pepys who himself put in a couple of unnamed. Winner of the 2015 national book critics circle john leonard. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Rose tremain was 45 years old and had already written five novels when, in 1989, she published restoration. Her 1989 novel restoration seemed like my sort of book and knowing that i need to read the. Rose tremain has 62 books on goodreads with 83855 ratings. She lives in norfolk and london with the biographer richard holmes. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The book chronicles merivels fortunes as they rise and fall. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Set during the english restoration in the decadent court of king charles ii, the novel weaves a story of corrupted innocence, betrayal, love and hope against a fascinating historical backdrop. With each book that i read, my respect for rose tremain grows.
Lucy daniel welcomes the long overdue return of rose tremain s lovable 17thcentury rogue robert merivel, a man forever looking into darkness, in merivel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The novels narrator, sir robert merivel, physician and lecherous wouldbe courtier. Rose tremain was made a cbe in 2007 and was appointed chancellor of the university of east anglia in 20. She has an astounding talent for creating fullydeveloped, believable characters regardless of time, location, or circumstance, and weaving them into a story that takes the reader on a marvellous journey of discovery.
A successful book written by author rose tremain is entitled the color. Oct 05, 2012 when rose tremain came to discuss the novel at the guardian book club, she told us that, more than two decades on from restoration, shed recently written a sequel, merivel, because she was. The bestselling and muchloved classic from orange prizewinning rose tremain, restoration introduces us to the young robert merivel and his rise and fall through glittering seventeenthcentury society. Restoration is set during 17thcentury england, the restoration era of charles ii whether this be of the arts, science or self. Restoration introduces us to the young robert merivel and his rise and fall through glittering 17thcentury society. When a twist of fate delivers an ambitious young medical student to the court of king charles ii, he is suddenly thrust into a vibrant world of luxury and opulence. Rose tremains prizewinning books, including the road home, the gustav sonata, merivel, and the american lover, have been published in thirty countries. It was shortlisted for the booker prize in 1989 1 and was the sunday express book of the year. Sep 04, 2012 rose tremain was 45 years old and had already written five novels when, in 1989, she published restoration. Sep 14, 2012 robert merivel, the protagonist and narrator of rose tremains restoration, is much concerned with the effort to forget things to consign them to that part of my brain filled with utter. Restoration rose tremain when a twist of fate delivers an ambitious young medical student to the court of king charles ii, he is suddenly thrust into a vibrant world of luxury and opulence. Restoration by rose tremain and rupert degas audiobook.
Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards electronics home computers sell. The film, which is based on the novel of the same title by rose tremain. Rose tremains bestselling novels have won many awards, including the baileys womens prize, the whitbread novel of the year, the james tait black memorial prize, and the prix femina etranger. Sep 04, 2012 lucy daniel welcomes the long overdue return of rose tremains lovable 17thcentury rogue robert merivel, a man forever looking into darkness, in merivel.
Rose tremains restoration is probably one of the most popular novels set in the seventeenth century, and with good reason. Restoration slides in a downward spiral, and we have no reason to pity the ill fated protagonist. Ive read a couple of other novels by rose tremain, and ive always liked her work, but this was the first of her books to really wow me. It was released in 2004 by the vintage publication. As with other rose tremain books, restoration is populated by variety of totally believable, well drawn characters. More to the point rose tremain has a wonderfully delicate, tactful and strong prose style that is a pleasure to read.
The book chronicles merivels fortunes as they rise and fall and rise again during the reign on king charles ii. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Saying that restoration has a heartbeat is putting it mildly. Reading rose tremain s restoration i was struck, once again, by her ability to evoke a sense of contemporaneity, and to create the illusion for us of characters who exist very much in their own time. Written by rose tremain, audiobook narrated by john franklynrobbins. Her paternal greatgrandfather is william thomson, who was archbishop of york from 1862 to 1890. Theres a certain quality about tremains writing, or about the way she tells her stories, or about the characters she creates or all of these put together, which i find very exciting. Buy restoration by tremain, rose, tremain, rose from amazons fiction books store. It was shortlisted for the booker prize in 1989 and was the sunday express book of the year. Originally published back in 1989, i was but four years old and obviously far too young to read it. A man of his time, for my walter scott prize project gave me the motivation to. Rose tremain is a new author for me, but ive been meaning to try one of her books for a long time. The detailed descriptions of life for rich and poor, royalty and peasant at that. The detailed descriptions of life for rich and poor, royalty and peasant at that time fascinates and the final outcome holds ones interest to the end.
S ir robert merivel, the narrator and unheroic protagonist of rose tremains novel restoration, is a libidinous hedonist who likes to style himself a man of his age, this being the early. Blessed with a quick wit and sparkling charm, robert merivel rises quickly, soon finding favour with the king, and privileged with a position as paper. Its november, 1683, a mere 15 years after robert merivels return to his estate in bidnold, and manservant will gates, now 74 to his masters 57, is still alive, and though not exactly kicking, hes tottering around and. Robert merivel, son of a glove maker and an aspiring physician, finds his fortunes transformed. From rose tremain comes the booker prize shortlisted novel that restored the historical novel to its rightful place of honor new york times. The bestselling and muchloved classic from rose tremain, restoration introduces us to the young robert merivel and his rise and fall through. Her 1989 novel restoration seemed like my sort of book and knowing that i need to read the sequel, merivel. A critically acclaimed british author and playwright, bestknown for her expertly rendered historical fiction rose tremain is the author of works including. Click to read more about restoration by rose tremain.
The main character, robert merivel, embodies the contradictions of his era. Robert merivel, son of a glove maker and an aspiring. S ir robert merivel, the narrator and unheroic protagonist of rose tremains novel restoration, is a libidinous hedonist who likes to style himself a man of his age, this being the early years of. Rose tremain s most popular book is the gustav sonata. Jul 06, 2015 buy the paperback book restoration by rose tremain at indigo. From the author of the gustav sonata the bestselling and muchloved classic from orange prizewinning rose tremain, restoration introduces us to the young robert merivel and his. I think, was understood by the booker judges that year, who shortlisted the book. I n restoration, published in 1989, rose tremain created sir robert merivel, an ebullient restoration medic. Buy this book set in the 17th century, this critically acclaimed. Robert merivel, the protagonist and narrator of rose tremain s restoration, is much concerned with the effort to forget things to consign them to that part of my brain filled with utter. Restoration, the first of her novels to feature robert merivel, was shortlisted for the booker prize.
Restoration by rose tremain the seventeenth century. The bestselling and muchloved classic from orange prizewinning rose tremain, restoration introduces us to the young robert merivel and. The main characters depicted in this book include joseph blackstone, harriet blackstone, lilian blackstone, toby orchard, dorothy orchard, edwin orchard, etc. Regardless, rose tremain gives this historical period doublemeaning in her novel, restoration. In the wake of the gaudy years of the restoration, robert merivel, physician and courtier to charles ii, faces the agitations and anxieties of middle age. Restoration by rose tremain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Set during 17th century england and the restoration of charles ii, rose tremains novel, restoration is the story of robert merivel, a man set on restoring himself. Rose tremain was born rosemary jane thomson on 2 august 1943 in london. About the author rose tremain is an english author, and current chancellor of the university. Sir robert merivel, the narrator and unheroic protagonist of rose tremains novel restoration, is a libidinous hedonist who likes to style himself. Restoration is a historical novel set in london, england during the 17th century, approximately 166070, during the reign of king of britain charles ii.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about restoration by rose tremain. Robert merivel, son of a glove maker and an aspiring physician, finds. Rose tremain, british novelist whose books often dramatize a moment of truth in the lives of lonely outsiders. She was educated at francis holland school, crofton grange school, the sorbonne 19611962 and the university of east anglia ba, english literature. Restoration is a 1995 american historical drama film directed by michael hoffman. Restoration is a novel which cant be ignored as it is simply alive with sounds, emotions, and colors immediately jumping from tremains pages the second the reader opens the book. Restoration is a period piece that takes its title from the name given to a short and distinctive age. Why would a respected author like rose tremain dedicate two books to a buffoon and a loser. This book comes highly recommended, though tremain truly outdoes herself in restorations literary sequel, music and silence, which is set in the same period at the court of charles ii cousin, the king of denmark. Jun 23, 2016 with each book that i read, my respect for rose tremain grows. Rose tremains restoration is the story of robert merivel, a physician living in 17th century england. Restoration, sacred country, music and silence, colour, the darkness of wallis simpson, the road home, the gustav sonata and, most recently, her first work of autobiography, rosie. The detailed descriptions of life for rich and poor, royalty and peasant at that time.
Dedicated to the most inspirational of subjects, this memorable collection of poetry is sure to. From the orange prizewinning author rose tremain comes a brilliant and picaresque novel of seventeenthcentury england. Jul 02, 2009 with each book that i read, my respect for rose tremain grows. The awardwinning restoration is one of rose tremain s most popular works, and showcases her remarkable talent for capturing historical settings and personalities. Restoration by rose tremain penguin books new zealand.
Aug 04, 2009 more to the point rose tremain has a wonderfully delicate, tactful and strong prose style that is a pleasure to read. Her masterful music and silence, set at the court of christian iv of denmark in the 1630s, achieved the same effect with equal dexterity. This book comes highly recommended, though tremain truly outdoes herself in restoration. Lucy daniel welcomes the long overdue return of rose tremains lovable.
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