From one of the original leading ladies of historical fiction, this reissued classic captures the life of sir walter ral. No more sleepless nights download ebook epub pdf youtube. Details about silver nutmegnorah lofts hardcov er1947. Jan 09, 2015 i had a massive norah lofts binge over christmas. Sherrie seibert goff rated it really liked it dec 24, 2011. Covering the period from 1740 to 1956, it traces the lives of its characters through. Norah lofts tale of 17th century love and violence in the rivalry for the nutmeg monopoly of the dutch east indies. See all 14 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction. I first came across norah lofts at thirteen, when i was making my first forays into historical. Editions of silver nutmeg by norah lofts goodreads. Henrys stubbornness and honesty means that he even puts aside muchneeded money for a missing brother long believed dead. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Silver nutmeg by norah lofts hardcover, 368pp, fiction doubleday, 1947 condition. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Norah lofts books list of books by author norah lofts. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Mar 31, 2017 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.
Century of silver 18471947 ct yankees noble metal by earl chapin may, meriden. Silver nutmeg hardcover next page books by norah lofts all formats. The dutch east indies, in the seventeenth century, were lands of legendary riches. 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 autocrat, the scent of cloves, hester roon, jassy, the brittle glass.
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Norah lofts is currently considered a single author. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Norah lofts, nee norah robinson, was a 20th century bestselling british author. It is in acceptable condition with tanning of aging and edgewear. Discount prices on books by norah lofts, including titles like knights acre. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Pdfterra incognita by vladimir nabokov epub pdf mobi book. 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.
Scent of cloves by lofts, norah and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Silver nutmeg by norah lofts 11 editions first published in 1947 download daisy. 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. Silver nutmeg by norah lofts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read and download online as many books as you like for personal use.
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Many of her novels, including her suffolk trilogy, follow the history of specific houses and their residents over several generations. Nora lofts was one of the first writers in the genre, so the pace can at times feel a bit outdated, however i still found this book to be a great read. For public health inspector jonathan roper it was a disgrace that should be demolished without further ado. Norah lofts forum i think norah lofts is, without a doubt, the very best novelist i have ever read. Read here was a man a novel of sir walter raleigh and elizabeth i by norah lofts available from rakuten kobo. Id decided to try to read some seasonal literature to go with the upcoming christmas season, and what better way to start, i thought, than with this one, going right back to the source, as it were. A definite page turner, the lost queen is an exciting historical fiction novel filled with adventure which makes it unique among other books. Norah lofts s tales of royal britain have stood the test of time. Norah lofts, bestselling author on both sides of the atlantic, was born in norfolk. Explore books by norah lofts with our selection at. Pdfborn is unborn between heaven and the brain by anup. Norah lofts norah robinson lofts 1904 1983 aka juliet astley and peter curtis 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 in her writings. To this plantation comes a girl, whose own past is.
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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. Lofts is a deeply unfashionable writer who people in the know keep saying should be rediscovered. 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 of. Buy silver nutmeg by lofts, norah from amazons fiction books store. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Many of her novels, including her suffolk trilogy, follow the history of specific houses and their. Author norah loftss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. And amid the extravagance, the cruelty, the bizarre customs, perhaps the strangest events of all were the curious weddings that sent girls halfway around the world to. Norah lofts was one of the best known and best loved of all historical novelists, renowned for her authentic use of period detail. Full supports all version of your device, includes pdf, epub and kindle version. Although not one of her best, its still good reading.
I have read many of norah lofts historical novels and several are among my all time favorites. Norah lofts has an intriguing gift for spinning a fabulous tale and making it credible as one reads. And amid the extravagance, the cruelty, the bizarre customs, perhaps the strangest events of all were the curious weddings that. Written by norah lofts, audiobook narrated by nicolette mckenzie, gordon griffin. Norah lofts, nee norah ethel robinson, 27 august 1904 10 september 1983 was a 20thcentury bestselling british author. Norah lofts, and why you should read her katharine edgar. Silver nutmeg hardcover may 1, 1989 by norah lofts author visit amazons norah lofts page. The eldest son of sir godfrey and lady sybilla tallboys is tied to the plough and scratching a living on knights acre.
There are small tears along the edges of the dust jacket. Silver nutmeg is a big, booming novel of action and adventure in the dutch east indies of three centuries ago. She taught english and history at a girls school before turning to writing full time. Married to one man loving another her infidelity rocked an empire. Norah lofts for sale in uk 21 secondhand norah lofts. She was born in norfolk and taught english and history at a girls school before turning to writing full time in 1936. Silver nutmeg is a big, booming novel of action and adventure in the. Norah lofts norah robinson lofts 1904 1983 aka juliet astley, peter curtis. Silver nutmeg by norah lofts published 1947 with a. Transforming suffering into peace, joy, and liberation by thich nhat hanh pdf epub mobi ebook.
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