Writer Edward Rutherford and his works

English writer Francis Edward Wintle, known under the pseudonym Rutherford, gained world popularity thanks to his historical novels. His works are characterized by an interesting manner of presentation and a storyline, often stretched in time by several hundred, or even thousands of years. It is interesting that the author's novels often have names in honor of the countries and cities in which the described events occur. This unusual style Edward Rutherford perfectly demonstrated in his debut book "Sarum", which became instantly a bestseller. Then followed no less interesting works, on which it is worthwhile to focus on the subject.

about the author

Born the author of future bestsellers in 1948 in Salisbury (Wiltshire, England). He received an excellent education at the universities of Cambridge and Stanford (California). In parallel with his work in the publishing business, Edward Rutherford wrote plays and stories, and at the age of 35 decided to seriously engage in creativity and, secluded from the city bustle in his parents' house, began writing his first epic work.

The first novel

The fruit of hard work was the novel "Sarum", in the plot of which can be traced the whole stormy course of English history on the example of Salisbury and Stonehenge. Reader of the novel by Edward Rutherford carries over many centuries ago, making it a participant of ancient events, along with actors from five families, keeping their ancient traditions. The publication of the novel in 1987 was a literary event, the book of 23 weeks remained on the list of bestsellers according to the version of the New York Times. So Rutherford gained world fame.

Writing style

Edward Rutherford writes in an interesting manner, depicting in the works several fictitious families living in the same region for several generations. The narrative addressed to descendants is conducted on behalf of these heroes. Using such a structure, Rutherford acquaints the reader with the history of the area, often from the beginning of civilization to the present.

Edward Rutherford: Books

After the success of the novel "Sarum", dedicated to the history of England, the author wrote eight best-sellers: the novel "Russian", written in 1991, covers 1800 years of Russian history, from ancient nomadic tribes across the Great Eurasian Plain to the present day; The novel "Les", which continues the theme of the history of England; Works that tell a centuries-old story - Dublin and Ireland: Awakening, as well as books London, New York and Paris published in Russian. Currently, Rutherford is working on another major project. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages.

Edward Rutherford: Books in Russian

• The novel "London", written in 1997, immerses the reader in a fascinating historical journey through the ancient capital of Britain, from the time of the proud Celts who ruled the foggy Albion to the present day. Through the eyes of many generations, the history of an ancient city, survived the reforms of Roman governors, the times of the Crusaders, epidemics, religious contradictions fueled by the turbulent vicissitudes of Henry VIII's personal life, the dark times of Cromwell, the construction of the Globus Theater, famous for its Shakespearean productions, and the rise of scientific progress in our days.
• The book "New York". Edward Rutherford made an amazing gift to the "Big Apple", as New York is called, a story from the Indians and Dutch settlers to the present day. The author enables the reader to look at the city through the eyes of heroes, narrating the history of defeats and victories in the struggle for independence. These are the horrors of the Civil War and racial inequality, the fight against economic depression and bandit mafia groups, the hope for the best after the Second World War and the technical progress of the late 20th century.
• The novel "Paris", written in 2013, narrates the truthful and not always pleasant history of the city of love and light, which from a small military settlement of ancient Romans on the banks of the Seine turned into a world capital of culture. Generations of protagonists are experiencing all the ups and downs along with Paris and intersect against the backdrop of historical events, from the 11th to the 20th century. They witness the Great French Revolution, the triumph and fall of Napoleon, the construction of the Eiffel Tower and the success of the famous Moulin Rouge. This novel is dedicated to a wonderful city and to those who are in love with Paris just like Edward Rutherford.

For the past 30 years, the author mostly lives in the city of New York. He is happily married, has a son and daughter, travels a lot, is fond of tennis and theater. For his services in the popularization of the history of his native city, Edward Rutherford is a life member of the civil society "Salisbury", as well as "Friends of the House of Chotone", which is located in the native village of Jane Austen and studies the creativity of women writers. In gratitude for creativity countrymen called the street by the author's name. In addition to writing, Rutherford is engaged in patronage, he is one of the sponsors of the National Theater of Ireland (Abby Theater) in Dublin.