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ⓘ About Edward Rutherfurd
A British author hailing from Salisbury, Edward Rutherfurd has been the pen-name of Francis Edward Wintle for a number of years now, as he writes under it creating an extensive backlog of historical fiction that are epic in their scope. Known for creating highly expansive story-lines, some ranging over ten thousand years in their chronology, he has a strong gift for building on the initial premise with great depth and insight, setting up whole worlds within his narratives. Being well established for many years now as well, he has not only gained the respect of both his peers and contemporaries, but also has a loyal following amongst the general public as well.
All Book Series by Edward Rutherfurd
Dublin: Foundation / The Princes of Ireland
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2003
Ireland: Awakening / The Rebels of Ireland
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2004
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Edward Rutherfurd?
A British author hailing from Salisbury, Edward Rutherfurd has been the pen-name of Francis Edward Wintle for a number of years now, as he writes under it creating an extensive backlog of historical fiction that are epic in their scope. Known for creating highly expansive story-lines, some ranging over ten thousand years in their chronology, he has a strong gift for building on the initial premise with great depth and insight, setting up whole worlds within his narratives. Being well established for many years now as well, he has not only gained the respect of both his peers and contemporaries, but also has a…
Which Edward Rutherfurd series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Dublin Saga series, the earliest of Edward Rutherfurd's multi-book series: it opens with Dublin: Foundation / The Princes of Ireland (2003) and runs to 2 books across 2003–2004, ending with Ireland: Awakening / The Rebels of Ireland (2004).
How many books has Edward Rutherfurd written?
Edward Rutherfurd has 9 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1987 and 2020. 2 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Dublin Saga series with 2 books — and 7 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Edward Rutherfurd's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Edward Rutherfurd's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Dublin Saga (2003–2004, 2 books).
How are Edward Rutherfurd's books organised into series?
This guide splits Edward Rutherfurd's 9 books into 1 named series and 7 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Dublin Saga (2 books, 2003–2004).