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Judith Lennox (eigentlich Judith Elizabeth Lennox-Smith, * 19. Januar 1953 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, Großbritannien) ist eine britische Schriftstellerin. Während die Handlung ihrer frühen Romane vorwiegend im 16. und 17. Jahrhundert angesiedelt ist, verlagerte sie den Schwerpunkt ihrer Darstellung zunehmend auf Großbritannien im 20. Jahrhundert, wobei gesellschaftliche Verwerfungen in Zusammenhang mit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg ein wiederkehrendes Motiv sind.
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Reynardine
Historischer Liebesroman von Judith Lennox
Seventeenth-century London: corrupt, decadent and dangerous; a playground for the ambitious in search of power, wealth and position. Richard Galliers, returning from three years in exile, wants none of it. His only thought is for revenge. Mall Conway, the beautiful and headstrong daughter of a Cambridgeshire gentleman is bored; bored with country life and with the restrictions of society. But her peaceful existence is shattered all too soon when Galliers inadvertently involves her in his determination to bring down a deadly enemy…
Ihr erster Roman. „An amazing tale filled with love, intrigue and destructive passion. I’d recommend any of Judith Lennox’s books but this one evokes Jacobean Britain wonderfully.“ (Leserin) (54 Rezensionen / 4,1 Sterne), 354 Seiten noch günstig?
The Italian Garden
Historischer Liebesroman von Judith Lennox
The du Chantonnay estate of Marigny on the Loire consumes the desires of two powerful men – bitter, worldly-wise Guillaume du Chantonnay, and ruthless Hamon de Bohun – who will stop at nothing to possess it. Toby Crow, a young soldier of fortune, is also drawn to Marigny, for his mysterious origins are somehow bound up with the chateau. Italy’s most priceless beauty, exotic Joanna Zulian, would crown Marigny’s perfection.
Ihr vierter Roman. „This book is rich in the history of Venice, and the changing politics of the other Italian states, Padua, Genoa and Naples at the beginning of the sixteenth century.“ (Leserin) (39 Rezensionen / 4,4 Sterne), 480 Seiten noch günstig?
Some Old Lover’s Ghost
Historischer Liebesroman von Judith Lennox
Rebecca, bruised from an unhappy love affair, is flattered to be asked to write the life story of distinguished Dame Tilda Franklin. Tilda was born in 1914 and grew up in a remote Fenland village, the illegitimate daughter of the local squire and a maid in the Big House. It was Tilda’s misfortune to fall in love with handsome, devil-may-care Daragh Canavan, and to be betrayed by him. As Rebecca delves deeper into Tilda’s life, and as the events of the past send ghostly echoes to the present, parallels with her own experience begin to emerge.
Ihr siebter Roman. „A wonderful story of love and tragedy told both old and new.“ (Leserin) (48 Rezensionen / 4,5 Sterne), 576 Seiten noch günstig?
The Shadow Child
Historischer Liebesroman von Judith Lennox
July 1914, the eve of the First World War, and fourteen-year-old Alix Gregory is holidaying in France with the wealthy Lanchbury family. She is looking after two-year-old Charlie Lanchbury when he disappears during a family picnic and is never seen again. Once a happy, carefree girl, Alix is blamed for the tragedy and cannot escape from the resulting disintegration of the family. The war ends and Alix tries to pick up the threads of her life.
Ihr neunter Roman. Achtung! Wer sich für dieses Buch interessiert, sollte noch mal ganz unten auf den Beitrag sehen. Da gibt es einen Sammelband, in dem das Buch auch vorhanden ist, plus zwei weitere. „I loved the secluded setting of Owlscote, Alix’s sanctuary, and also the brief period she spent in the desert. As always Lennox’s attention to period detail is incredible, and I particularly liked her depictions of the wild parties of the 1920s.“ (Leserin) (52 Rezensionen / 4,6 Sterne), 557 Seiten noch günstig?
The Dark-Eyed Girls
Historischer Liebesroman von Judith Lennox
Sweet, gentle Liv, seeking perfect love, marries the man of her dreams, who almost crushes the life out of her. Cynical, pragmatic Katherine, who throws herself into her career in order to avoid domesticity, embarks upon a risky affair and is suffocated by the very dependence she has fought to avoid. And Rachel, dearly loved Rachel who wants for nothing throughout her young life, marries against her parents‘ will, and then meets tragedy…
Ihr zehnter Roman. „A romance that isn’t predictable, or hearts and flowers….no poor but beautiful damsel in distress waiting to be rescued ….just good storytelling,,well written, and above all an interesting plot.“ (Leserin) (55 Rezensionen / 4,4 Sterne), 608 Seiten noch günstig?
Catching the Tide
Historischer Liebesroman von Judith Lennox
1933. Tessa and Frederica Nicolson enjoy one last idyllic summer at the beautiful Villa Millefiore, overlooking Florence. Four years later, Italy is a distant memory and Tessa is revelling in the glamour and excitement of modelling in London, until a passionate affair with married author Milo Rycroft leads to tragic consequences. Tessa returns to Florence, and, missing her sister desperately, Freddie, too, travels to Italy, where she is swept up in adventure, danger and romance, and makes a chance encounter that will change her life.
Ihr siebzehnter Roman. „It was one of those stories that you can completely lose yourself in.“ (Leserin) (117 Rezensionen / 4,4 Sterne), 608 Seiten noch günstig?
The Judith Lennox Wartime Collection
Historische Liebesromane von Judith Lennox
The Secret Years: During the golden summer of 1914, four young people play in the gardens of Drakesden Abbey. When an ancient Blythe family heirloom disappears an uncontrollable chain of events is set in motion. The Shadow Child: On the eve of the First World War, fourteen-year-old Alix Gregory is holidaying in France with the Lanchbury family. When two-year-old Charlie Lanchbury disappears whilst Alix is looking after him, she is blamed and cannot escape from the resulting fallout. All My Sisters: In the tumultuous years before the First World War, four sisters seek to fulfil their ambitions. Pretty Iris dreams of a grand marriage, quiet Marianne meets the love of her life, and passionate Eva longs for independence. Only Clemency, caring for her invalid mother, remains tied to the family home.
Ein Sammelband mit dreien ihrer Romane. „The stories have so many layers to them and I love how the main characters evolve as the plot develops. Thought provoking stuff. Highly recommend.“ (Leserin) (34 Rezensionen / 4,6 Sterne) noch günstig?