This reading group guide for eleanor the queen by norah lofts includes suggested discussion questions intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. This is a wonderful and memorable telling of a familiar story which paints a superb picture of anne boleyn. Nethergate by norah lofts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I usually will reread books that i enjoy, but i find this one too sad to want to read it again eleanor just cant get a break, it seems. 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.
Still katherine is appealing and miss lofts ladiesinwaiting at the lending libraries will not be disappointed. The concubine by norah lofts acclaimed and beloved historical novelist norah lofts brings to life the danger, romance, and intrigue of the tudor court that. The roman veteran, crippled and left behind, worshipped mithras, so the place became known as the one bull and down through the centuries it became a clearing house for contraband, a miniature hell fire club, a fashionable hotel, a mere pub. It is a simply written book and made for a pleasant days reading. Nora lofts was one of the first writers in the genre, so the pace can at times feel a bit outdated, however i still found this book to be a great read. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases.
Norah lofts s tales of royal britain have stood the test of time. This is based on the true story of the sister of king george 111 of england who became queen of denmark. Jan 09, 2015 i had a massive norah lofts binge over christmas. White and green pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. The concubine book by norah lofts official publisher page. A wayside tavern tells the story of a suffolk drinking place from the end of the roman occupation of britain, until the present day.
I cant say norah lofts the lost queen will go down as one of my alltime favorite reads, but i will say the book sparked a genuine interest in both princess caroline. The concubine book by norah lofts official publisher. Author of i met a gypsy, the old priory, esther, nethergate, knights acre, queen in waiting, the day of the butterfly, pargeters. See all books authored by norah lofts, including the concubine, and the house at old vine, and more on. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. Its pretty good although sometimes its a bit confusing the way its written. Lofts is also well known for biographical novels about great and fascinating women of history such as anne boleyn and catherine of aragon. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Norah lofts wrote a believable story about eleanor. Born in 1904 in norfolk, england, lofts wrote more than fifty books of fiction. Eleanor the queen by norah lofts goodreads share book.
In addition, lofts has written thrillers under the pseudonym peter curtis and novels as juliet astley. This is a story which will impress katharine in the readers mind as a noble woman and great queen. Norah lofts is the author of books such as the concubine. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction. 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. A novel of eleanor of aquitaine by norah lofts is a novel of the life of the woman who was queen of england and france and mother to men of legend. Eleanor the queen book by norah lofts official publisher.
Queen in waiting by norah lofts used good 1522142444hjg. Lofts wrote more than 50 books, including historical nonfiction and short stories. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. As my mom has just said to me, while discussing this book over the kettle, norah lofts is a poor mans jean plaidy and in terms of historical fiction shes right. Acclaimed and beloved historical novelist norah lofts brings to life the danger, romance, and intrigue of the tudor court that forever altered the course of english history.
Queen in waiting, more editions of queen in waiting. A house that inspired a british novelist the new york times. Anne is not one of my favourite characters by any means but i found myself in tears at the end of this book. First published a halfcentury ago, this reprint of norah lofts story of one of historys most famous and powerful queens follows eleanor from her marriage to the future king of france through her tempestuous marriage to king henry ii, her imprisonment at henrys hands, and her eventual role as englands regent when her son, king richard the lion heart, left europe for jerusalem on crusade.
Again miss lofts echoes tragedy in her minor charactersthe pathetic serving girl, alice, the tiny black boy, peppoand their exploitation is no less searing than the trials of their doomed betters. Norah lofts was one of the best known and best loved of all historical novelists, renowned for her authentic use of period detail. Queen in waiting, hardcover 1968 by norah lofts author. Norah robinson lofts was born in norfolk, england on august 27, 1904. Born in 1904 in norfolk, england, lofts wrote more than fifty books of fiction, nonfiction, and short stories over t. I just think that this is one of the best portrayals of anne boleyn ever written. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outof. Norah lofts lofts, norah used books, rare books and new books. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print.
Queen in waiting mass market paperback 1967 by norah aka peter curtis lofts author see all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Norah lofts books list of books by author norah lofts thriftbooks. Clean pages, with light tanning and foxing at endpapers, and slightly nicked edges. I cant say norah lofts the lost queen will go down as one of my alltime favorite reads, but i will say the book sparked a genuine interest in both princess caroline matilda and the general history of denmark. She was born in norfolk and taught english and history at a girls school before turning to writing full time in 1936. Not nearly as successful, as the lost queen 1968 perhaps because extant materialscholarly and fictionalis so formidable and invites comparison.
There is an inconsequential juggling of historical emphasis, but this is a royal chimney corner talefit for a queen. Still katherine is appealing and miss lofts ladies in waiting at the lending libraries will not be disappointed. Lofts is a deeply unfashionable writer who people in the know keep saying should be rediscovered. The lost queen by norah lofts goodreads share book. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. There is an inconsequential juggling of historical emphasis, but this is a royal chimney corner tale. Lofts is equally comfortable in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and the lost queen is a moving book about george iiis younger sister.
A queen in waiting by this author, which is a story of eleanor richard the lion hearts mother and it ties in this the lute player. Try the kindle edition instead and start reading now. Queen in waiting 1970 by norah lofts 0552085731 for sale. Norah lofts books biography and list of works author of the. Queen in waiting by norah lofts 6 editions first published in 1955. The story believeably tells why certain things happened and the reasons behind them. Mar 31, 2017 author of i met a gypsy, the old priory, esther, nethergate, knights acre, queen in waiting, the day of the butterfly, pargeters norah lofts open library donate. The lost queen by norah lofts, 9781905806805, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also. Many of her novels, including her suffolk trilogy, follow the history of specific houses and their residents over several generations.
Norah lofts, nee norah ethel robinson, 27 august 1904 10 september 1983 was a 20thcentury bestselling british author. Author norah loftss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Lofts, who was a prolific writer of historical fiction, won a national book award in the united states for i met a gypsy, voted by members of the american booksellers association in 1936. Buy a cheap copy of queen in waiting book by norah lofts. I just think that this is one of the best portrayals of. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Norah lofts was a superb writer of historical fiction. Eleanor is young, highspirited, supremely intelligent, heiress t. 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. 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.
She wrote over 50 books and specialized in historical fiction, although she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. Crown of aloes a novel about queen elizabeth of spain the lost queen. Norah lofts books list of books by author norah lofts. Norah lofts, and why you should read her katharine edgar. Ive always loved norah lofts, and have many of her books. Buy queens of england by norah lofts online at alibris. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Queen in waiting by norah lofts book cover, description, publication history. Norah loftss tales of royal britain have stood the test of time. The oxford book of historical stories calls her one of the undisputed queens of historical romance. 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. 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. Trouble is, its falling to bits, hence i wanted another copy.
The king first noticed anne boleyn as a heartbroken sixteenyearold, sullen and beautiful after a thwarted romance with the son of the earl of northumberland. Buy eleanor the queen unabridged edition by norah lofts, nicolette mckenzie isbn. There are some wonderful characters in this book, and the way that norah lofts writes,you can really see them. Eleanor is famous for being the duchess of aquitanine, and the queen of france and england, and she is a believable person in this book. Exlibrary copy with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. In eleanor the queen, norah lofts brings to life a brave and complex woman who was centuries ahead of her time. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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