Rogue Herries
Rogue Herries

Author: Hugh Walpole

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2022-08-24

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 1528797612

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Crime and romance take over the idyllic Lake District setting in this first volume in Hugh Walpole’s, The Herries Chronicle. First published in 1930, Rogue Herries is narrated by the titular character as he describes Francis Herries’ story and his decision to move his family from their Yorkshire home to the beautiful Borrowdale valley in Cumbria. The tumultuous family drama follows Francis as he mistreats his wife, sells his mistress, and chases after a young teenage girl. His son, David, leads a life almost as eventful as his father’s, while his sister quietly dreams of things beyond her reach. Read & Co. Books have proudly republished Rogue Herries, the ideal period drama for historical fiction lovers.

Rogue Herries
Rogue Herries

Author: Hugh Walpole

Publisher: Herries Chronicle

Published: 2022-08-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781528720113

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Crime and romance take over the idyllic Lake District setting in this first volume in Hugh Walpole's, The Herries Chronicle. First published in 1930, Rogue Herries is narrated by the titular character as he describes Francis Herries' story and his decision to move his family from their Yorkshire home to the beautiful Borrowdale valley in Cumbria. The tumultuous family drama follows Francis as he mistreats his wife, sells his mistress, and chases after a young teenage girl. His son, David, leads a life almost as eventful as his father's, while his sister quietly dreams of things beyond her reach. Read & Co. Books have proudly republished Rogue Herries, the ideal period drama for historical fiction lovers.

The Green Mirror
The Green Mirror

Author: Hugh Walpole

Publisher: McClelland, Goodchild & Stewart

Published: 1917

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13:

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Sounding a favorite theme the power of the elderly, especially the power of elderly ladies this early (1917) novel shows the influence of the author's mentor, Henry James. It encapsulates Walpole's gift for lighting on the small, telling detail and also his surprising humor. Second in the Rising City sequence, after The Duchess of Wrexe.

Promised to the Crusader
Promised to the Crusader

Author: Anne Herries

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 0373306733

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Haunted by war, Sir Zander de Bricasse is no longer the idealistic youth who left his sweetheart to join the Crusades. Years have passed, and he now fully expects to find Elaine married to another. Instead, he discovers she is in grave danger. Fleeing from a murderous earl, Lady Elaine is rescued by a mysterious knight--her beloved Zander! She's never forgotten his promise to wed her, but to restore their lost love she must help this brooding, tormented stranger heal the wounds of his troubled past.

The Wooden Horse
The Wooden Horse

Author: Hugh Walpole

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-04-24

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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"The Wooden Horse" is the story of Harry Trojan, the "wooden horse." He boldly carried into the Trojan walls a whole army of foreign ideals. In Harry Trojan, Mr. Walpole presents a strong personality whose understanding is delightful to the readers and delivers a vivid picture of the Trojan family. A great story, filled with wit and eloquence.