Norah lofts, and why you should read her katharine edgar. Once home to the british novelist norah lofts, the eightbedroom red brick house in. She also wrote under the pen names peter curtis and juliet astley. Buy domestic life in england first edition by lofts, norah isbn. It is a highly readable history, with nls trademark ability to educate without the reader feeling at all coerced to learn, and if one has read. Lofts was born in shipdham, norfolk in england, and died in. The town house by norah lofts, the house at old vine by norah lofts, the concubine by norah lofts, how far to bethlehem.
Norah lofts was the author of more than 40 books, factual, fictional and biographical. A list of all norah loftss series in reading order. 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. Known primarily for her many and wonderful historical novels, ms lofts turns her hand here to the history of england and covers domestic life in that country from around the 12th century up until the late 1970s. She wrote over 50 books and specialized in historical fiction, although she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. Covering the period from 1740 to 1956, it traces the lives of. When i used to borrow norah lofts books from my local library, their. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Esther gads hallthe haunting of gads hall domestic life in england heaven in your hand. The home and the family in history are a fascinating subject area, but one which few writers have touched. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,grams, isbn. The town house 1959, the house at old vine 1961 and the house at sunset 1963 they are essentially one continuous book. Many of her novels, including her suffolk trilogy, follow the history of a specific house and the residents that lived in it. To this date i have not found a more delightful, informative and entertaining book.
It encapsulates six hundred years of englands history, from 80 to 1956, told through the. She was best known for her historical novels, many of which were set in the nineteenth century or had english history as backgrounds, though other nations and erasincluding biblical timeswere represented. As a longtime member of the fans of norah lofts group on goodreads it has double the pleasure for me. Later printing hardcover signed and inscribed by author on free front endpaper, very good in good dust jacket, in fresh mylar cover. She wrote over fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. Vintage home economics vintage household management. Celebrated novelist norah lofts perfected the art of bringing the past alive in her works of historical fiction. She came from a farming family, something which had a lasting. Queens of england by norah lofts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lofts chose to release her murdermystery novels under the. 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. Norah lofts for sale in uk 21 secondhand norah lofts.
Norah lofts was one of the best known and best loved of all historical novelists, renowned for her authentic use of period detail. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. 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. Shop the latest titles by norah lofts at alibris uk including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. Jassy 1947, starring margaret lockwood and dennis price. 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. To this date i have not found a more delightful, informative and entertaining book covering this particular subject. Norah loftss historical novels such as the town house are a pleasure to read and reread and have as an ebook to take anywhere. Norah lofts books biography and list of works author of the. Many of her novels, including her suffolk trilogy, follow the history of specific houses and their residents over several generations. This book is in acceptable condition for its age, crown of aloes norah lofts kings pleasure norah lofts lute player norah lofts eleanor the queen norah lofts i, jacqueline hilda lewis.
See the complete suffolk series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. 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. Domestic life in england by norah lofts was published back around 1976. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Norah lofts, the author of many popular historical novels, vividly describes in this book the daytoday life of the people in england from the time of the norman conquest to the present day. Checkmate new book lofts, norah 9780753185650 ebay. She remains one of englands most distinguished and best loved women of letters, selling more than a million books and captivating generations of readers. Domestic life in england norah lofts flawed yet captures the acceleration of history show your work austin kleon great, actually i tend to resist small square books through the woods emily carroll creepybeautiful. Norah lofts is the author of books such as the concubine. Exlibrary, with usual stamps and markings, in fair condition, suitable as a study copy. 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.
Norah loftss tales of royal britain have stood the test of time. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction. The suffolk book series by norah lofts includes books knights acre, the homecoming, the lonely furrow, and several more. Known primarily for her many and wonderful historical novels, ms lofts turns her hand here to the history of england and covers domestic life in that country. Suffolk trilogy by norah lofts, book of a lifetime. My top choice would have to be norah loftss suffolk trilogy. Youre best alone, filmed as guilt is my shadow 1950. Norah lofts, bestselling author on both sides of the atlantic, was born in norfolk. Feb, 2020 antique book selections from the vintage books team on etsy. Norah lofts was a prolific british author who wrote not only historical romances for over 50 years, but also nonfiction and biographies. Lofts first novel, i met a gypsy, won the american booksellers award for 1935. Norah lofts, the author of many popular historical novels, vividly describes in this book the daytoday life of the people in england from the time of the norman. Born in 1904 in norfolk, england, lofts wrote more than fifty books of fiction, nonfiction, and short stories over t.
Buy queens of england by norah lofts online at alibris. Lofts is a deeply unfashionable writer who people in the know keep saying should be rediscovered. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics gift ideas customer service home computers gift cards sell todays deals new releases books electronics gift ideas customer service home computers gift cards sell. Books may contain a remainder mark on an outside edge, but this should be noted in the. Lofts chose to release her murdermystery novels under the pen name peter curtis because she did not want the readers of her historic fiction to pick up a murdermystery novel and expect classic lofts historical fiction. A house that inspired a british novelist the new york times. Instead, as a poor relation, she is forced to live the life of a servant and suffer. Norah lofts books list of books by author norah lofts. Lofts was born in shipdham, norfolk in england, and died in 1983 in bury st edmunds. The world of norah lofts one of the most distinguished. Northgate house, bury st edmunds, home to lofts from 1955 until her death in 1983.
Norah lofts social life and conditions in england in the middle ages, tudor period, stuart period, georgian and victorian times, and the modern age. Domestic life in england by norah lofts fantastic fiction. She taught english and history at a girls school before turning to writing full time. Gorgeous repackage of barbara erskines first novel, blending history, family. See all books authored by norah lofts, including the concubine, and the house at old vine, and more on. Her books are compelling reading and provide a wealth of historically accurate period detail. The historical biography is not confined to england there is a splendid book, crown of aloes. The town house by lofts, norah and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.