"A master of epic historical fiction, Rutherford gives us a sweeping fictionalized account of the city of London spanning 2,000 years. He traces its role in history, describing succeeding generations of families associated with its fortunes. Interwoven are the everyday lives of ordinary people from the age of Julius Caesar to its finest hour during the Blitz in World War II."--Provided by the publisher.
Summary: "A master of epic historical fiction, Rutherford gives us a sweeping fictionalized account of the city of London spanning 2,000 years. He traces its role in history, describing succeeding generations of families associated with its fortunes. Interwoven are the everyday lives of ordinary people from the age of Julius Caesar to its finest hour during the Blitz in World War II."--Provided by the publisher.