See all books authored by norah lofts, including the concubine, and the house at old vine, and more on. Biography of norah lofts biography, famous biography. The town house is the first 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. 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 robinson lofts was born in norfolk, england on august 27, 1904. Norah lofts, known for her bestselling romantic suspense novels, has an obsession about houses and a love of ghost stories.
Sure, the setting for the narrative shifts between washington state, russia, and alaska, plenty of snow everywhere. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Relates the story of two men and two women who for compelling personal reasons seek a new life in california but they become trapped in a high mountain pass where they face slow starvation. 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. She taught english and history at a girls school before turning to writing full time. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, isbn. Download and enjoy your favorite norah lofts audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. 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. Norah lofts, nee norah robinson, 27 august 190410 september 1983 was a 20th.
The bride of moat house 1969 youre best alone 1943 lady living alone 1945 no question of murder 1940 the devils own 1960 apa. She was born in norfolk and taught english and history at a girls school before turning to writing full time in 1936. She credited her historyteaching years, 1925 to 1936, for developing a sense of history which became the foundation for her writings. This was norah lofts third published book, after a book of connected short stories, i met a gypsy 1935, and a historical fiction, here was a man. Norah lofts is a wellloved author of historical fiction. The little wax doll 1970 also written as norah lofts 1971 finalist 1961 edgar award for best mystery. Norah lofts, bestselling author on both sides of the atlantic, was born in norfolk. She credited her historyteaching years, 1925 to 1936, for developing a sense of history which. 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. 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. Mar 31, 2017 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.
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. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Click on an authors name learn more about them and see a partial list of their books. A house that inspired a british novelist the new york times. But thats not all the characters are cold as well, and the story is about how they learn to thaw. Norah lofts, nee norah ethel robinson, 27 august 1904 10 september 1983 was a 20thcentury bestselling british author. Classified as a writer of historical romance, lofts is more of a.
Dec 23, 2016 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. Norah lofts lofts, norah used books, rare books and new books. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. 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. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryusedbook markings inside. This is an unusual novel, and rather brave in its attempt to fictionalize such an iconic religious tradition, while remaining true to the source. Novel of the american west, inspired by the gruesome ordeal of the donner party in 1846. Lofts, instead, turns to the american west, where in 1846 a small party of pioneers, meet up at a lonely outpost, fort mason. Norah lofts, and why you should read her katharine edgar.
Jan 09, 2015 i had a massive norah lofts binge over christmas. Signed on title page with best wishes, norah lofts edges tanned, owners gifr dedication on verso of ffep. Anyas fairy tales, rich in russian folklore and history, form the emotional core of winter garden, as readers will find themselves drawn into her stories and, like the feuding sisters, come to understand the complex and profound background of a character who is largely unknowable and in many ways unlikable at the novels opening. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Norah lofts, nee norah robinson, 27 august 190410 september 1983 was a 20th century bestselling british author. Born in 1904 in norfolk, england, lofts wrote more than fifty books of fiction, nonfiction, and short stories over the course of her halfcenturylong writing career, including the kings pleasure and here was a man, and was a bestselling author on both sides.
Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryused book markings inside. The house at old vine by norah lofts, paperback barnes. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Greg anderson, a nice young accountanthusbandfather in the suffolk village of hillchester, secretly. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. The town house by lofts, norah and a great selection of related books. Norah lofts appears to be a firm believer in the biblical versions of the nativity which inspired her book, and one must respect that. Born in 1904 in norfolk, england, lofts wrote more than fifty books of fiction, nonfiction, and short stories over t. Explore books by norah lofts with our selection at. She was a bestselling author on both sides of the atlantic.
Introduction when caroline recommended winter garden to our book club, she warned us that it was cold, but i didnt grasp how truly she meant that until i started reading. 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 outofprint books on abe or amazon means that theres never. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction. Neat, clean, well bound pages with very minimal foxing, tanning and thumbing. Norah lofts was one of the best known and best loved of all historical novelists, renowned for her authentic use of period detail. There was a complilation library on our book shelf and i read elephants can remember by agatha christie and then charlotte by norah lofts. Book is in better condition than most examples of this age. Buy the town house by norah lofts from waterstones today. There is one occult touch here, tantalizingly understated. Classified as a writer of historical romance, lofts is more of a pure novelist than anyone else ive read in. 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. Norah lofts, nee norah robinson, was a 20th century bestselling british author.
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. It begins with the story of martin reed, a serf existing under the control of a universally accepted and supported hierarchy. Green cloth, giltdecorated spine, family tree endpapers. In this book, the author leaves behind the english countryside where so much of her historical fiction takes place. Queens of england by norah lofts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Winter harvest by norah lofts meet your next favorite book. Buy a cheap copy of anne boleyn book by norah lofts. Greg anderson, a nice young accountanthusbandfather in the suffolk village of hillchester, secretly becomes. Beside biography of norah lofts, we also provide a lot of biographies of other famous people. 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. Many of her novels, including her suffolk trilogy, follow the history of specific houses and their. Many of her novels, including her suffolk trilogy, follow the history of specific houses and their residents over several generations. Meredith is the perfect daughter, the one who stayed near home to enter the family business, learning the patient art of raising apple trees from her father, using her own business sense to expand the orchards. Norah lofts is currently considered a single author.
She wrote over fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. It was instant realisation of the discovery of my own favourite author. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Adult sisters meredith and nina whitson couldnt be less alike.