Deborah swift lives in north lancashire on the edge of the lake district. Her debut novel, the lady s slipper, was shortlisted for the impress prize for new novelists in 2007. Todays 14 best free kindle books february 15, 2018 1 ebooks. Dec 10, 2015 excellent murder mystery with larger than life characters and a tone in which you can tell the author is enjoying the telling of the tale.
The novel grips from the opening lines and carries the interest throughout. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Compelling and intriguing, this is a welltold story full of wonderful prose and surprising events. Vivid, gripping and intensely atmospheric, the ladys slipper is a novel about beauty, faith and loyalty. Although i read a variety of genres, i do enjoy historical fiction, and this was an incredibly wellresearched and wellwritten book.
Sisters of war lana kortchik books download ebiigle. Levens hall features as one of the locations of the book, which is set in 1660 and involves the persecution of. Westmorland 1660 when artist alice ibbetson discovers a rare orchid, the ladysslipper, growing in a nearby wood, she is captivated by its beauty. Ladys slipper by alison gray indie book of the day. The ladys slipper shortlisted for the impress prize the gilded lily a divided inheritance. King charles ii has returned from exile, but memories of the english civil war still rankle. Ojibwa legend about the meaning of the ladyslipper or moccasin flower. A sweeping historical novel of orchids and obsession westmorland book 1 kindle edition by deborah swift. Her writing style is crisp and vivid, and she gives us dialogue that jumps off the page.
She keeps the strands of her story taut and i found myself unable to put the lady s slipper down. Shadow on the highway and spirit of the highway are out now. The ladys slipper deborah swift jani historical romance a pirates possession michelle beattie pirates, book 3 lenore his christmas pleasure cathy maxwell victoria outrageously yours allison chase her majestys secret servants, book 2 victoria. Mar 12, 2017 her first novel, the ladys slipper, about the wild flower of that name, is available for free download here. The legend of the ladys slipper by kathyjo wargin and gijsbert van frankenhuyzen.
Amy maroney has a gift of making the past come to life in a way that is relatable and engaging. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The ladys slipper, by deborah swift the title of deborah swifts eloquent debut novel refers to two things. Here is todays list of free kindle books and other great deals. Books can quickly go from free to paid, so doublecheck the price before you download any of these books. Deborah is currently on tour with historical fiction virtual book tours. A novel reading group gold title hard to see against the background, but i love the picture.
Sisters of war by lana kortchik nook book ebook barnes. Deborah swift, author of the ladys slipper and past encounters if you love a rollicking, gritty, humorous crime caper, with a cast of disparate but entertaining characters, then tess makoveskys gravy train is a gem of brit grit crime fiction you wont want to miss. The subject of the quakers is a new topic for me, but i found it interesting. Explore books by deborah swift with our selection at. The several plotlines are seamlessly blended and come together in a wholly satisfying conclusion. The ladys slipper is a verse form that plays with internal rhyme within a very short line. Why i write historical fiction deborah swift see more. Recommended for fans of philippa gregory and rose tremain, as well as students of the english civil war. There is no greater compliment than give me more susanna gregory. A sweeping historical novel of orchids and obsession. A sweeping historical saga of sisters, courage and love kindle edition by swift, deborah. Top tips on writing historical fiction from 64 historical. It comes as no surprise to discover that deborah swift is a set and costume designer.
Deborah swift, author of the ladys slipper the author, lana kortchik, has done her homework, and it shows. Melody is impressed by her sophisticated new friend, leah roth, but she wishes her cousin val would stop being so standoffish to leah. Deborah swift books list of books by author deborah swift. Her third novel, the second in crime series, ladys slipper, will be published on 4th september 2015. When you sign up youll also get exclusive articles on our astonishing history, as well as book chat, news of subscriber only giveaways and the chance to win one. A sweeping historical novel of orchids and obsession kindle edition by swift, deborah. Welcome to the online home of deborah swift, historical novelist. Buy the ladys slipper by deborah swift from amazons fiction books store. Her first novel, the ladys slipper was shortlisted for the impress prize and past encounters was awarded best in genre at the bookviral millennium book. Lady of the highway is the final book of deborah swifts highway trilogy for young adults and adults. Watching the red army withdraw from ukraine in the face of hitlers relentless advance, sisters natasha and lisa smirnova realise their lives are about to. Recommended books of ladyslipper stories from native american myth and legend the legend of the lady slipper the legend of the ladys slipper. Miras way ebook by amy maroney 97809975244 rakuten. The ladys slipper is a fabulous debut novel from deborah swift.
It is 1483, and the pyrenees mountains are a dangerous place for a woma. She teaches classes and courses in writing, and is the author of nine other historical novels. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read an unsuitable bride. Jul 24, 2012 an unsuitable bride ebook written by jane feather. Native american indian ladyslipper medicine, meaning and. See all books authored by deborah swift, including the gilded lily, and the ladys slipper, and more on. Roth, a botanist who escaped the nazis and brought a rare and valuable ladys slipper orchid with him to america. Aug 21, 2016 buy the lady s slipper by swift, deborah from amazon s fiction books store. Her second novel, hibiscus fruit, is the first in a crime series featuring the character ds abigail foulkes and is based in newcastle upon tyne and the aegean. Todays 14 best free kindle books february 15, 2018 1. My recommended christmas reading list the riddle of writing. For fans of the tattooist of auschwitz and the german midwife comes this unforgettable tale of love, loss, family, and the power of hope.
Dec 30, 2010 the ladys slipper deborah swift jani historical romance a pirates possession michelle beattie pirates, book 3 lenore his christmas pleasure cathy maxwell victoria outrageously yours allison chase her majestys secret servants, book 2 victoria. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the ladys slipper. When you sign up youll also get exclusive articles on our astonishing history, as well as book. She currently lives in north lancashire on the edge of the lake district, where she both writes and teaches. Click here to subscribe to the daily updates via email. The tiny poem with the close rhyme lends itself to silliness.
John lovat, the bastard brother of one of queen elizabeths courtiers and always second fiddle to his snooty brother, is employed to solve the mystery of the death of a portuguese nobleman, and to hush up any scandal that might affect the court. Jun 03, 2011 buy the lady s slipper by deborah swift from amazon s fiction books store. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat. Kathyjo wargin has written this beautiful folktale about a courageous ojibwegirl who sacrifices her life to save her tribe from illness. When melodys own grandfather becomes a suspect in a burglary, melody turns. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat invoices. Can their bond survive under the shadow of occupation. Passages to the past is so honored to welcome author deborah swift to. It is the last surviving specimen and she wants to preserve it for future generations. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the gilded lily. Legend of the ladys slipper book study and character traits. A book by deborah, a sweeping historical novel of orchids, obsession and murderengland 1660 when artist alice ibbetson discovers a rare orchid, the ladysslipper, growing in a nearby wood, she is captivated by its beauty. There are old scores to settle, and religious differences. Her eye for detail makes her debut a smoothlyplotted, authentic read.
Deborah swift, author of the lady s slipper mira s way, though one of a series, is a standalone story that grips from start to finish. Buy the lady s slipper by swift, deborah from amazons fiction books store. Buy a cheap copy of the ladys slipper book by deborah swift. Deborah swift hi amy, i have lots of ideas, but know i will be working on a book for many months, so the one i choose to work on must be interesting and dynamicmore hi amy, i have lots of ideas, but know i will be working on a book for many months, so the one i choose to work on must be interesting and dynamic enough to keep me hooked for a long time. Hfvbt presents candace robbs owen archer series book blast. Log in to see more information about deborah swift log in or register now.
Sep 21, 2017 historical fiction author deborah swift will be visiting the library on 12th october to talk about her new book, pleasing mr pepys, a vivid reimagining of events in samuel pepys diary. Deborah swift, a former set and costume designer for the bbc, lives in windermere, england. Buy the lady s slipper by deborah swift from amazons fiction books store. Her debut novel, the ladys slipper, was shortlisted for the impress prize for new novelists in 2007. Nov 23, 2010 the ladys slipper is a fabulous debut novel from deborah swift. Deborah swift has the ability to write descriptive prose which really does conjure up a picture in your mind in glorious technicolour. Deborah swifts book the ladys slipper is available in the uk and in the us. The ladys slipper by deborah swift overdrive rakuten. With a background in set and costume design for theatre and tv, deborah writes about extraordinary characters set against the background of real historical events. Nine of the ten books were just released in ebook format, with all new, beautiful covers, and is now available to download for your ereader. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the lady s slipper.
The gilded lily by deborah swift overdrive rakuten. Her writing flows effortlessly and is a joy to read. Excellent murder mystery with larger than life characters and a tone in which you can tell the author is enjoying the telling of the tale. Miras way ebook by amy maroney 97809975244 rakuten kobo. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Deborah swift born 1955, who has also written as davina blake, is an english writer of historical fiction, based in north west lancashire. Deborah swift, author of the ladys slipper and past encounters if you love a rollicking, gritty, humorous crime caper, with a cast of disparate but entertaining characters, then tess makoveskys gravy train is a gem of brit grit crime fiction you wont want to. Westmorland 1660 when artist alice ibbetson discovers a rare orchid, the lady s slipper, growing in a nearby wood, she is captivated by its beauty. King charles ii has returned from exile, but memories of. Miras way, book 2 of the miramonde series, continues the mesmerizing tale of a renaissanceera female artist and the modernday scholar who risks everything to learn her secret. Its a wartime railway romance ideal for your coffeetime reading. See all books authored by deborah swift, including the gilded lily, and the lady s slipper, and more on.
What would you give up to save a flower from extinction. There is only one problem it is growing on the land of richard. A sweeping historical novel of orchids and obsession westmorland book 1 ebook. I cant think of a sweeter book to read in the spring than the legend of the ladys slipper. Jul 15, 2014 shadow on the highway is an historical fiction tale and is book one of the highway trilogy which is set during the english civil war. A sweeping historical saga of sisters, courage and love. Before publishing her first novel deborah worked as a set and costume designer for theatre and tv. Hermaphrodisie en uranisme dutch as author alexander, archibald, 17721851 wikipedia. Buy the ladys slipper by deborah swift from waterstones today.
A powerful and hardhitting novel, it tackles the themes of loyalty and compassion, and emphasizes the hard choices that need to be made in wartime. Using prose that is remarkable for its simplicity, clarity and beauty her attention to detail is commendable she effortlessly evokes the early years of the restoration and the beginnings of the quaker movement. She keeps the strands of her story taut and i found myself unable to put the ladys slipper down. Picture books based on an ojibwe legend about the origin of the first lady slipper orchid. The ladys slipper book by deborah swift thriftbooks. Tudor christmas gifts english historical fiction authors. John lovat, the bastard brother of one of queen elizabeth s courtiers and always second fiddle to his snooty brother, is employed to solve the mystery of the death of a portuguese nobleman, and to hush up any scandal that might affect the court. Don alexes secrets, for the benefit of the poorer sort of people of these nations. Deborah swift, author of the lady s slipper the author, lana kortchik, has done her homework, and it shows.
See more ideas about books, reading and good books. Her book, the ladys slipper was shortlisted for the impress prize. The summer is heating up with the reissue of candace robbs owen archer historical crime series. Her first published novel was the ladys slipper 2010, macmillan, isbn. When artist alice ibbetson discovers a rare orchid, the ladysslipper, growing in a nearby wood, she is captivated by its beauty. Running flower risks her life by running in freezing conditions to the next village to get medicine for her people. Sisters of war by lana kortchik book book libraries. Buy the ladys slipper by swift, deborah from amazons fiction books store. She is the author of the ladys slipper and is a member of the. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. If youre browsing this after the date specified above, there might be a more recent update on the fkb. Deborah swift, author of the ladys slipper miras way, though one of a series, is a standalone story that grips from start to finish. Abigale chaplin is deaf, but her family are struggling to survive after her father is lost in the war, and abi must now take a job as a servant at the local manor.
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