Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Norah lofts was one of the best known and best loved of all historical novelists, renowned for her authentic use of period detail. Alison weir has been plugging away at it, and, brilliantly, was instrumental in getting some lofts books back into print, while the availability of ebooks and the possibility of finding. The town house by norah lofts, the house at old vine by norah lofts, the concubine by norah lofts, how far to. Discount prices on books by norah lofts, including titles like knights acre. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Norah lofts was a naturalborn storyteller, and nowhere is this more evident than in her town house trilogy, which covers nearly 700 years in the history of one house in a suffolk town based on bury st edmunds. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device. Norah lofts was one of the bestknown and bestloved of all historical novelists, known for her authentic application of period detail to all her books. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lofts is also well known for biographical novels about great and fascinating women of history such as anne boleyn and catherine of aragon. Born in 1904 in norfolk, england, lofts wrote more than fifty books of fiction, nonfiction, and short stories over t. Nethergate by norah lofts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. When the clans were broken massacred in a brutal revenge at culloden. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It was instant realisation of the discovery of my own favourite author. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Celebrated novelist norah lofts perfected the art of bringing the past alive in her works of historical fiction. When i was a child my aunts and grandmothers loaned this book around in the family and everyone loved it.
This international bestseller powerfully tells of the life of katharine of aragon, from her childhood in spain to her reign and downfall in england as the first wife of henry vii. Out of this nettle by norah lofts fantastic fiction. Norah lofts is currently considered a single author. The house at sunset by norah lofts, paperback barnes. The tv actress recalls her favorite memory working on the walking dead and weighs in on what really happened to lori grimes. To begin with, her heroine, daisy holt, a green, highspirited country girl, unlike lofts more contained primas, is consistently passions slave and never really learns from her mistakes. Lofts is a deeply unfashionable writer who people in the know keep saying should be rediscovered. Norah lofts appears to be a firm believer in the biblical versions of the nativity which inspired her book, and one must respect that. Written by norah lofts, audiobook narrated by robbie macnab. See all books authored by norah lofts, including the concubine, and the house at old vine, and more on.
Over two generations, and throughout the turbulent years of the civil war, pargeters comes to stand as a symbol of unity for a household divided by conflicting political loyalties and abandoned by its menfolk. There is one occult touch here, tantalizingly understated. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Scent of cloves by norah lofts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Norah lofts books biography and list of works author of the. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction. Once home to the british novelist norah lofts, the eightbedroom red brick house in the county of suffolk is now on the market for 2. This book is from our pre isbn stock and could therefore be over 50 years old. We are very appreciated with any contribution to make a better and more exactly biography of norah lofts by give us information about norah lofts such as norah lofts bio, norah lofts news, norah lofts photos, norah lofts pitures, norah lofts images. Lofts wrote more than 50 books, including historical nonfiction and short stories. Beside biography of norah lofts, we also provide a lot of biographies of other famous people. She remains one of englands most distinguished and best loved women of letters, selling more than a million books and captivating generations of readers. She taught english and history at a girls school before turning to writing full time. And pargeters is the name given to the suffolk home of john mercer in honour of adam woodley, the craftsman who had decorated it so lovingly.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. She was a bestselling author on both sides of the atlantic. In addition, lofts has written thrillers under the pseudonym peter curtis and novels as juliet astley. Norah lofts, bestselling author on both sides of the atlantic, was born in norfolk. Best known in america for historical novels with occult trimmings, lofts is also a solid, flinty crime writerand some of her readers may be surprised by the almost ruthrendellish starkness of this rapemurder case history. I met a gypsy by lofts, norah and a great selection of related books.
Norah lofts books list of books by author norah lofts. She was born in norfolk and taught english and history at a girls school before turning to writing full time in 1936. This book is brilliant, as are all of norah lofts books. Norah lofts, and why you should read her katharine edgar. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Find all books by norah lofts and compare prices find signed collectible books by norah lofts.
Norah lofts, known for her bestselling romantic suspense novels, has an obsession about houses and a love of ghost stories. Explore books by norah lofts with our selection at. I am delighted to be able to say that my new book hanging on to the edges is now published. Wikiproject biography arts and entertainment rated cclass this article is within the scope of wikiproject biography, a collaborative effort to create, develop and organize wikipedia s articles. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Greg anderson, a nice young accountanthusbandfather in the suffolk village of hillchester, secretly becomes. During the story the plague occurs and the house fortifies itself to keep those with the plague out but eventually those outside break through.
As an adult i found it, and a box full of other books by norah lofts, at a second hand book store. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, out ofprint treasures. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also. Norah lofts biography norah lofts biography and list of works norah lofts books. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Buy out of this nettle by norah lofts online at alibris. This latest, quite fetching regency novel may catch lofts veteran followers off balance. There was a complilation library on our book shelf and i read elephants can remember by agatha christie and then charlotte by norah lofts. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Top authors book next book out of this nettle a novel by norah lofts. Norah loftss tales of royal britain have stood the test of time. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. A list of all norah loftss series in reading order.
Author of michael and all angels, out of this nettle, gads hall, hauntings, out of the dark, charlotte, the lost ones, winter harvest norah lofts open library donate. And when the clans were broken massacred in a brutal revenge at culloden field colin lowrie was forced to take flight on a journey. Many of her novels, including her suffolk trilogy, follow the history of specific houses and their residents over several generations. Read this and over 1 million books withkindle unlimited. Norah lofts lofts, norah used books, rare books and new books. Author norah loftss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Norah lofts, nee norah ethel robinson, 27 august 1904 10 september 1983 was a 20thcentury bestselling british author. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Book club edition without jacket on red cloth will send out 1 st class post rare and collectable. Thanks to open book publishers, its an open access book. Out of this nettle by norah lofts book cover, description, publication history.
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