Norah lofts remarkable novel retells the story of the nativit. See all books authored by norah lofts, including the concubine, and the house at old vine, and more on. Paperback the item is fairly worn but still readable. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Originally posted in december of 20, here are my thoughts on norah lofts creative retelling of the christmas story.
Norah lofts remarkable novel retells the story of the nativity from the. Lofts is a deeply unfashionable writer who people in the know keep saying should be rediscovered. Product details british literature, audiobooks, my books, author, lofts, attic. Norah lofts 1965 classic novel weaves together all the characters of the nativity, from the gentle strength of mary and the kindness and loyalty of joseph through the tempestuous journey of the three wise men and the tragedy of the shepherds to the misery of the the innkeeper and his wife. Christian saints, fiction, fiction in english, magi.
Id decided to try to read some seasonal literature to go with the upcoming christmas season, and what better way to start, i thought, than with this one, going right back to the source, as it were. 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. Curl up with this book about the middle of november each year to set yourself in the right mood for the. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Search for library items search for lists search for. See all 14 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jassy 1947, starring margaret lockwood and dennis price. It was one of the first books by loft that i had read the first one was bless this house and i was hooked. Queens of england 1977 and other, read online free in epub,txt at. Norah lofts is currently considered a single author.
I really enjoyed how norah lofts brought the characters to life with real,sometimes dreadful and sometimes ordinary problems and, also, how she started the story furthest away from bethlehem and the birth in time and space, and brought us closer to bethlehem and the birth of jesus with each characters story. I really enjoyed how norah lofts brought the characters to life with real,sometimes dreadful and sometimes ordinary problems and, also, how she started the story furthest away from bethlehem and the birth in time and space, and brought us closer to bethlehem and. The world of norah lofts one of the most distinguished. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Norah lofts books list of books by author norah lofts.
Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents and worn corners. The plan was to finish it last night, on christmas day, but what with the strictly come dancing christmas special, and the satiety brought on by too much christmas pudding, i didnt quite get round to it. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Norah lofts was not an author i knew of when i picked up how far to bethlehem at the five colleges book sale last spring. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction. How far to bethlehem by norah lofts fantastic fiction. Norah lofts for sale in uk 21 secondhand norah lofts. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Norah lofts makes it seem very near in this retelling of mary and josephs story, and that of melchior, a dedicated astronomer who had seen the star in the east and read the future of a child destined for greatness. Norah lofts july 19, 2016 june 18, 2017 i thought twice about buying this, mainly because of the title, which implied an historical romance full. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Last week, after finishing a book for kirkus and turning in my final paper before the winter break, i decided it would make a good advent read.
Norah lofts retelling of the bible story of mary and the birth of jesus. Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. The inn keepers story seems to be the man the good samaritan saved, for example. This book is in acceptable condition for its age, crown of aloes norah lofts kings pleasure norah lofts lute player norah lofts eleanor the queen norah lofts i, jacqueline hilda lewis. I discovered this book during a prechristmas exploration of the book barn, a few miles from where i live, and decided it was perfect for the festive season. May not include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. How far to bethlehem norah lofts lora nofts retells the christmas story, from the annunciation to the birth of christ. It improves with each reading, as more and more of the subtle pieces ms loft weaves into the story fit together. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. She wrote more than fifty books specialising in historical fiction, but she also wrote nonfiction and short stories. It is also the story of gaspar, a chieftain from the asian plains.
Many of her novels, including her suffolk trilogy, follow the history of specific houses and their residents over several generations. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. In an attempt to make his fortune he left his wife sybilla and travelled to spain to fight a minor crusade against the moors. Norah lofts 1965 classic novel weaves together all the characters of the nativity, from the gentle strength of mary and the kindness and loyalty of joseph through. Youre best alone, filmed as guilt is my shadow 1950. 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. How far to bethlehem by norah lofts historical fiction online. I discovered this book during a prechristmas exploration of the book barn, a few miles from where i live, and decided it was perfect for the. Norah lofts, nee norah ethel robinson, 27 august 1904 10 september 1983 was a 20thcentury bestselling british author. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading how far to bethlehem. Norah lofts appears to be a firm believer in the biblical versions of the nativity which inspired her book, and one must respect that. A lightly aged first printing of the first edition in near fine condition in an equal price. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
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