Norah Lofts
Norah Lofts
27 August 1904 – 10 September 1983- Books
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Norah Lofts, née Norah Ethel Robinson was a 20th-century British writer.
She also wrote under the pen names Peter Curtis and Juliet Astley.
She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote some mysteries, short stories and non-fiction.
Many of her novels, including her Suffolk Trilogy, follow the history of specific houses and their residents over several generations.
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Norah Lofts is widely recognized for her historical fiction, particularly novels that trace the history of specific houses and the families who lived in them over generations. Her Suffolk Trilogy is a prime example of this distinctive approach.
Norah Lofts also published books using the pen names Peter Curtis and Juliet Astley.
A good starting point for new readers interested in her signature style would be her Suffolk Trilogy, which includes "Gad's Hall," "The House at Old Vine," and "The House at Sunset." These books showcase her talent for weaving historical narratives around a central location.