She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction. The modest house of knights acre became the scene of much hardship and poverty, and only someone with sybillas determination could triumph at last. The wars of the roses were over, but for henry tallboys the battle for survival went on. When sir godfrey tallboys decided to build his house he was thirtyfi. This book is about sir godfrey tallboys and his wife sybilla. 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. Norah lofts offered a large sum of money to appear in tourneys, sir godfrey tallboys departs for spain with his knights, but the moors defeat them, and he is enslaved. With one of the largest book inventories in the world, find the book you are looking for. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Sir godfrey tallboys was a knighterrant, famous for his success at tourneys. Norah lofts, nee norah ethel robinson, 27 august 1904 10 september 1983 was a 20thcentury bestselling british author. I found madselin excellent, and in a wayside tavern she had a brilliant idea, not consistently well developed, but even so it is a good book. Lofts is also well known for biographical novels about great and fascinating women of history such as anne boleyn and catherine of aragon.
Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also. The town house by norah lofts the house at old vine by norah lofts the. The house at old vine is the second in a trilogy of novels by norah lofts about the inhabitants of a suffolk house from the late 14th century to the middle of the 20th. Sir godfrey tallboys was a knighterrant, famous for his success at tourneys, but far from wealthy. Mass market paperback verified purchase this book is about sir godfrey tallboys and his wife sybilla.
Scratchign a livign from the meagre soil of knights acre was no easy task, but that wasnt henrys only worry there was also joanns. Many of her novels, including her suffolk trilogy, follow the history of specific houses and their residents over several generations. Bless this house is a fantastic read, have just read it again and enjoyed it so much, all over again. Written by norah lofts, audiobook narrated by patience tomlinson. The suffolk trilogy sometimes called the knights acre trilogy is, to my mind one of norah lofts best. I remember picking up this book up from my mothers coffee table when i was bored one sunday fully expecting to toss it aside within the hour, only to become engrossed in the tale. Offered a large sum of money to appear in tourneys, sir godfrey tallboys departs for spain with his knights, but the moors defeat them, and he is enslaved. In an attempt to make his fortune he left his wife sybilla and. Signed presentation from the author on title page, this is the book that norah wrote. See all books authored by norah lofts, including the concubine, and the house at old vine, and more on. 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. Norah lofts lofts, norah used books, rare books and new books. Publication date 1975 topics knights and knighthood publisher garden city, n.
I started reading norahs books in 1988 after discovering one at a library book sale. Scratching a living from the meagre soil of knights acre was no easy task, but that wasnt henrys only worry there was also joannas future to settle. 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. The first knights acre book is eventful, and interest in the characters will probably carry you through the second two, even if they are a bit heavy on the farming. 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.
A knighterrant at the top of his profession and with little thought beyond the next tourney. Published by a fawcett crest book fawcett publications inc. The lies of locke lamora by scott lynch the book thief by markus zusak the. In addition, lofts has written thrillers under the pseudonym peter curtis and novels as juliet astley. Norah lofts was an extremely popular writer of historical fiction where i grew up in england. I had made a great opinion of norah loftss abilities as a writer. Discover book depositorys huge selection of norah lofts books online. Norah lofts books list of books by author norah lofts thriftbooks. Knights acre sir godfrey tallboys, book 1 by norah lofts. She was a bestselling author on both sides of the atlantic. Miles knight, the 5th ggrandfather circa 1747 of author lance knight came to the american colonies as an indentured servant. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Norah lofts for sale in uk 17 secondhand norah lofts. A long way from being wealthy but in need of a house for his pretty.
Isbn 9780904000214 9780904000214 hardcover, doubleday, 1975. She was born in norfolk and taught english and history at a girls school before turning to writing full time in 1936. From this i read all norah lofts books, and through me my american penfriend did the same, we still talk about her. Buy a cheap copy of knights acre book by norah lofts. Buy knights acre coronet books new edition by norah lofts isbn. She wrote over 50 books and specialized in historical fiction, although she.
Norah lofts sir godfrey tallboys was a knighterrant, famous for his success at tourneys, but far from wealthy. Author norah loftss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Knights acre the homecoming the lonely furrow suffolk. Norah lofts books list of books by author norah lofts. The book was knights acre, and i was hooked from page 1. The story tells of his wifes time at home while he is away in spain fighting a war and what happens.
Very happy to announce that the second book in the knights acre trilogy, the homecoming, is now republished and available on kindle for the first time. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint. See all books authored by norah lofts, including the concubine, and the house at old. Norah lofts, and why you should read her katharine edgar. This is the book that i inscribe with every possible good wish, norah lofts. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The house at old vine by norah lofts, paperback barnes. The fleece inn stood where the three roads joinedto london, to norwich and to the sea. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Knights acre the first of a trilogy tells the story of godfrey tallboys and lady sybilla who set out to build a manor home. It is a long time since i read a nora lofts book, but it. They were my first introduction to norah lofts about 10 years ago. His indenture contract was purchased by a gentleman.
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. The next book is the homecoming and the last the lonely furrow. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. He has a house built for his wife which he calls knights. In an attempt to make his fortune he left his wife sybilla and travelled to spain to fight a minor.
Sir godfrey tallboys was a knight errant, famous for his success at tourneys, but far from wealthy. Nethergate by norah lofts and a great selection of related books. It begins with the story of martin reed, a serf existing under the control of a universally accepted and supported hierarchy. Knights acre sir godfrey tallboys, book 1 by norah lofts book cover, description, publication history. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. Godfrey is a man of many qualities, including his martial prowess, loyalty, and honesty, but he is norah lofts was an extremely popular writer of historical fiction where i grew up in england. Knights acre by norah lofts, 1975, doubleday edition, in english 1st ed.
Kinda slow at the beginning, but overall very enjoyable. But the long years had brought many changesand not only to his estate. He has a house built for his wife which he calls knights acre. Norah lofts esther, first published in 1951, is a magical retelling of the old testament book of esther, the story behind the jewish festival of purim. In an attempt to make his fortune he left his wife sybilla and travelled to spain to fight a minor rusade against the moors.
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. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Norah robinson lofts was born in norfolk, england on august 27, 1904. 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. Norah lofts norah robinson lofts 1904 1983 aka juliet astley and peter curtis norah lofts was a prolific british author who wrote not only historical romances for.