Yes, Sarum was also excellent. Now, he is a great author.
Edward Rutherfurd.
Sorry, but just can't get into the book you loved re THE VILLAGES.
I'm up to the part where the drywall guy's girlfriend is chatting with someone. They mention the town of Oxford, which I do recall.....
It's almost like it was written for the teenaged population.....
Maybe it does get better as one gets into the book....but so far, I'm not as impressed as you were with it.
We have friends who were born and raised in Great Britain.....