Book is in very good condition, light edge wear, nudging to spine ends, small blue ink mark on back cover, near bottom, no dj, as issued. While i quite enjoyed this book and the detail and attention that norah lofts payed to anne boleyns life, there seemed to be an underlying current running through the book which really made me scratch my head at times. My enduring mission to hunt down fiction set in achaemenid persia brought me to this book. See all books authored by norah lofts, including the concubine, and the house at old vine, and more on. Norah lofts, and why you should read her katharine edgar. If you have any issues with the site, please dont hesitate to contact us. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Norah lofts is currently considered a single author. Norah lofts, known for her bestselling romantic suspense novels, has an obsession about houses and a love of ghost stories. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. White esther behold your queen gladys malvern esther esther the queen h. 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 esther, first published in 1951, is a magical retelling of the old testament book of esther, the story read more. She was born in norfolk and taught english and history at a girls school before turning to writing full time in 1936. The world of norah lofts one of the most distinguished. A good nights sleep is essential for keeping our minds and bodies strong. Esther by norah lofts meet your next favorite book. He picks the one girl who would have given anything to be passed over.
Thoughtful and intelligent, it was grounded in the period mindset in such a way that i never felt myself sinking into a quagmire of historical exposition. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Expressly aimed at teenage readers, its a charming little book which conveys both esthers intelligence and the kings humanity in a far more effective and engaging way than the painful film. Lofts is a deeply unfashionable writer who people in the know keep saying should be rediscovered. Norah lofts was the author of more than 40 books, factual, fictional and biographical. Read more read less click to open popover special offers and product promotions. Norah lofts artaxerxes, king of persia, needs a wife. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Norah lofts, nee norah robinson, 27 august 190410 september 1983 was a 20th century bestselling british author.
Queens of england by norah lofts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Norah lofts, nee norah ethel robinson, was a 20thcentury bestselling british author. Norah loft does not disappoint in her story, based on the true account of esther in the bible. Norah married geoffrey lofts in 1933 and, a few years later, turned her back on the teaching profession to concentrate on writing. Many of her novels, including her suffolk trilogy, follow the history of specific houses and their residents over several generations. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryusedbook markings inside. Born in 1904 in norfolk, england, lofts wrote more than fifty books of fiction, nonfiction, and short stories over t. 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. She wrote over fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. Norah lofts lofts, norah used books, rare books and new books. Jassy 1947, starring margaret lockwood and dennis price. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction.
She expands the bible account in greater detail and brings out the characters as she must have pictured them, but without changing the bible account, which is very important. Norah lofts pics combining her love of history and of storytelling, norah threw herself into historical fiction. Esthers only hope to avert a holocaust was to risk her own life and go, uninvited, before a king who had already disposed of one unpopular wife. Norah lofts esther, first published in 1951, is a magical retelling of the old testament book of esther, the story behind the. 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 esther, first published in 1951, is a magical retelling of the old testament book of esther, the story behind the jewish festival of purim. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Read more read less click to open popover enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
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 that theres never. Esther norah lofts esther jewel of persia roseanna m. A bantam pbo first edition first printing july, 1970, 201 numbered pages with a. 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff. A lovely, gentle, meaningful drama which will gladden the heart. Norah lofts books list of books by author norah lofts. Youre best alone, filmed as guilt is my shadow 1950. Norah lofts was one of the best known and best loved of all historical novelists, renowned for her authentic use of period detail. While reading it appeared to me that lofts actually believed that anne boley. She was a bestselling author on both sides of the atlantic. Discover book depositorys huge selection of norah lofts books online. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, isbn. Now in hauntings she has combined her two passions with chilling success.