She was born in norfolk and taught english and history at a girls school before turning to writing full time in 1936. I was thrilled to find a norah lofts book i hadnt read. Evert is a rather pompous and shrewd owner of a nutmeg plantation. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Scent of cloves by norah lofts abebooks passion for books. She was a bestselling author on both sides of the atlantic. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also. Silver nutmeg is a big, booming novel of action and adventure in the dutch east indies of three centuries ago. Nethergate by norah lofts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
She taught english and history at a girls school before turning to writing full time. Many of her novels, including her suffolk trilogy, follow the history of specific houses and their residents over several generations. Norah lofts librarything catalog your books online. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction. It was instant realisation of the discovery of my own favourite author. Buy silver nutmeg by lofts, norah from amazons fiction books store. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Explore books by norah lofts with our selection at. 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. Scent of cloves by norah lofts abebooks shop for books. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Silver nutmeg is a big, booming novel of action and adventure in the dutch east indies of. Isbn 9780552093606 9780552093606 softcover, corgi, 1974. Norah lofts was one of the best known and best loved of all historical novelists, renowned for her authentic use of period detail. Author norah loftss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability.
Fans of norah lofts work particularly appreciate how her characters who live around the suffolk town of baildon interact with one another between different books. A wayside tavern u by norah lofts 1982 ulverscroft large print book. And amid the extravagance, the cruelty, the bizarre. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Norah lofts lofts, norah used books, rare books and new books. 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. The tv actress recalls her favorite memory working on the walking dead and weighs in on what really happened to lori grimes. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. If you have any questions about this them please feel free to message me and i will do my best to help. A book andor dust jacket in very good condition will still be very presentable and in generally sound condition, but it will have visible flaws, including minor fading or staining to covers, rubbing of the extremities, chipping at the spine ends, fraying of cloth, andor soiling and foxing. There is a name written at the top of the first page. Evert haan, grown wealthy o blackmarket trading, sent to holland for annabet. Although not one of her best, its still good reading.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Her books are compelling reading and provide a wealth of historically accurate period detail. I had read this book a long time ago and when recently reading a nonfiction account. Again as in some of her earlier work she has chosen a remote period, and this time a remote setting the dutch east indies, in the mid 17th century. The house at sunset is the third in a trilogy of novels by norah lofts about the inhabitants of a country house in suffolk from the late fourteenth century to the middle of the twentieth. I met a gypsy by lofts, norah and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Norah lofts books list of books by author norah lofts. British literary travellers in southeast asia in an era of colonial.
When she arrived racked by rheumatic fever, he ordered her killed. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Norah lofts s tales of royal britain have stood the test of time. Norah lofts, nee norah robinson, 27 august 190410 september 1983 was a 20th century bestselling british author. Buy a cheap copy of silver nutmeg book by norah lofts. Married to one man loving another her infidelity rocked an empire. There are small tears along the edges of the dust jacket. These are merely meant to be a measure of the books success in meeting my hopes and expectations as a reader. The cover art shows joan fontaine, who starred in the 1966 adaptation. I have loved history and historical fiction since i can remember, so here are some of the books that i have read over the past many years. Lofts wrote more than 50 books, including historical nonfiction and short stories. First published in 1960 as the devils own later reissued as the little wax doll under the authors real name, norah lofts peter curtis supernatural thriller is best known by the title it was given by hammer studios, the witches. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. She wrote over 50 books and specialized in historical fiction, although she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. The house at old vine is the second in norah lofts enduringly popular suffolk trilogy which began with the town house and concludes with the house at sunset. It is in acceptable condition with tanning of aging and edgewear. Norah lofts, known for her bestselling romantic suspense novels, has an obsession about houses and a love of ghost stories. The story takes place in banda, an island in the dutch east indies. The house at old vine by norah lofts, paperback barnes. See all books authored by norah lofts, including the concubine, and the house at old vine, and more on. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Born in 1904 in norfolk, england, lofts wrote more than fifty books of fiction, nonfiction, and short stories over t. 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. Lofts is a deeply unfashionable writer who people in the know keep saying should be rediscovered. I discovered norah lofts book in a garbage bin at the inuvik regional hospital and i got hooked.
I havent included classics, but have tried to limit the list to novels that were written as historical novels at the time they were penned. 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. Norah lofts, bestselling author on both sides of the atlantic, was born in norfolk. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote non fiction and short stories. My favourite books of hers are the silver nutmeg, the town house, the house at old vine, bless this house, to see a fine lady, nethergate, afternoon of an. Norah lofts, and why you should read her katharine edgar. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Norah lofts, nee norah robinson, was a 20th century bestselling british author. 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. Jan 09, 2015 i had a massive norah lofts binge over christmas. Lofts also published several thrillers under the pseudonym peter curtis and the pseudonym juliet astley. Top authors book next book silver nutmeg a novel by norah lofts. Author of the town house, the concubine, bless this house, jassy, the house at sunset, the kings pleasure, the house at old vine, silver nutmeg norah lofts open library donate. Vintage romance, vintage books, silver slippers, romance novels, writers.
She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. Covering the period from 1740 to 1956, it traces the lives of its characters through the georgian and victorian eras and into the modern age. Scent of cloves by norah lofts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Find great deals on ebay for norah lofts and norah lofts lot. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Written by norah lofts, audiobook narrated by nicolette mckenzie, gordon griffin. I have read many of norah lofts historical novels and several are among my all time favorites. Silver nutmeg is a big, booming novel of action and adventure in the. Celebrated novelist norah lofts perfected the art of bringing the past alive in her works of historical fiction. Norah lofts for sale in uk 17 secondhand norah lofts. One of the most renowned figures in medieval history, richard the. I hope you enjoy my list and find some to add to your own shelves. She remains one of englands most distinguished and best loved women of letters, selling more than a million books and captivating generations of readers.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every. Knopf has previously published norah lofts and this is her first novel on doubledays list. She wrote over fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. Nora lofts won an american booksellers association award for her first work, i met a gypsy1935, and a georgette heyer award for the day of the butterfly 1979. Norah lofts, nee robinson, trained as a teacher, became a prolific bestselling author both in the uk and usa. By norah lofts thekings pleasure by lofts, norah author on sep012006.
The town house the suffolk trilogy book by norah lofts bookbub books to. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Silver nutmeg by norah lofts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The irresistible desire to write a book about the nutmeg island of banda came upon me when i was reading h. 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. Silver nutmeg by norah lofts book cover, description, publication history. Beloved author norah lofts brings to life the romance and adventure of the crusading king richard the lionhearted through the eyes of his most humble and trusted companion his lute player. British literary travellers in southeast asia in an era of. Mar 31, 2017 author of the town house, the concubine, bless this house, jassy, the house at sunset, the kings pleasure, the house at old vine, silver nutmeg norah lofts open library donate.
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