Thanks to her dedicated fans and the fact that she was an early pioneer in communicating with them online, it is rare that a new release does not hit that esteemed book list. As napoleon struggles for power on the battlefields of europe, so hortense charts her way through the french court a chessboard world where the motives are jealousy and greed and the prizes are thrones of conquered countries. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This moving tale of human frailty traces the fateful moments which brought hortense to the throne of holland, and to the ultimate drama which changed her destiny. Downton abbey edwardian titanic dress gown sage green and roses edwardian. Norah lofts when her mother marries napoleon bonaparte, hortense beauharnais finds herself thrust into the turbulent atmosphere of the postrevolutionary french court, a dangerous world ruled by jealousy and. Norah lofts, and why you should read her katharine edgar. 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.
Jan 09, 2015 norah lofts, and why you should read her. Over the new years weekend, i went into a used bookstore on the coast and spotted a rose for virtue, a 1971 historical novel by norah lofts, waiting patiently. 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. Norah lofts books biography and list of works author of the.
Norah lofts for sale in uk 17 secondhand norah lofts. Eleanor the queen book by norah lofts official publisher. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Jassy by norah lofts 1945 hardcover with dust jacket presumed first edition alfred a. Hortense beauharnais finds herself rubbing shoulders with royalty. Norah lofts lofts, norah used books, rare books and new books. She wrote over fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book. A rose for virtue is equally well written, so enjoyable and hard to put down. It would make an excellent gift for any lover of books. Norah lofts, nee robinson, trained as a teacher, became a prolific bestselling author both in the uk and usa. 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. Very happy to announce that the second book in the knights acre.
This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The very private life of hortense, stepdaughter of napoleon i, mother of napoleon iii hardcover september, 1971 by norah lofts author. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. 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. Below are some of books im planning on reading but other. Published by the history press 23022009 2009 isbn 10. Miss lofts josephine is lovely, petalsoft, gracious, and her louis is.
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Miss lofts sore beset queens and princesses are all spirited, sensible, usually with a secret flame to tend, and this time there is another composite royal personage hortense, the daughter of josephine, sisterinlaw as well as stepdaughter of napoleon, wife of louis, king of holland, and mother of napoleon iii. The fans of norah lofts group on goodreads is starting a discussion on a rose for virtue if anybody would like to join in. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Norah lofts is a wellloved author of historical fiction. The very private life of hortense, stepdaughter of napoleon i, mother of napoleon iii. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. More editions of a rose for virtue the very private life of hortense, stepdaughter of napoleon i, mother of napoleon iii. Noones rise to power was more meteoric than that of the successful young. Norah lofts is the author of books such as the concubine. The narrator was brilliant made the best of a boring story. Norah lofts the postrevolution years saw france in a state of flux, with the balance of power shifting back to the bourgeoisie. Discount prices on books by norah lofts, including titles like knights acre. Norah lofts, known for her bestselling romantic suspense.
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I read my first lofts book when i was about 17, picked one up at a local used book store on my daily walk to the beach. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Sorry norah but found it boring, not really interested in french history. Very private life of hortense, stepdaughter of napoleon i, mother of napoleon iii and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pages public figure author norah lofts posts english us espanol portugues brasil francais france deutsch. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of. Hortense beauharnais finds herself rubbing shoulders with royalty as her mother remarries to become napoleon bonapartes wife.
She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction. In fact, since her first appearance in 1998, every nora roberts book has made it. Born in 1904 in norfolk, england, lofts wrote more than fifty books of fiction, nonfiction, and short stories over t. The very private life of hortense, stepdaughter of napoleon i, mother of napoleon iii lofts, norah on.
The house at old vine and others in that series were wonderfully enjoyable fictional books with just the right amount of historical fact. Best norah lofts books 69 books goodreads share book. It seems to be almost a forgone conclusion with me that ill really enjoy any book written by norah lofts, i know, but thats just the way it has to be, i guess. Buy a rose for virtue by norah lofts from amazons fiction books store. Acclaimed and beloved historical novelist norah lofts brings to life the danger, romance, and intrigue of the tudor court that forever altered the. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Norah lofts, nee norah robinson, 27 august 190410 september 1983 was a 20th century bestselling british author. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The town house by norah lofts, the house at old vine by norah lofts, the concubine by norah lofts, how far to bethlehem. 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. Norah lofts was one of the best known and best loved of all historical novelists, renowned for her authentic use of period detail. Norah lofts, nee norah ethel robinson, 27 august 1904 10 september 1983 was a 20thcentury bestselling british author.
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