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The House at Old Vine, Part 1: Josiana Greenwood's Tale
The House at Old Vine Part 1 Josiana Greenwood's Tale Author:Norah Lofts A historical novel in the grand tradition, a highly colorful pageant of life in 16th century England. Set in a time of great religious, political, & economic ferment, it tells of the descendents of Martin Reed, a serf who rose from bondage to become a man of property, and of their changing fortunes in violently changing times. — Reed's descendent... more »s inherited his ambition & tenacity, & the House at Old Vine serves as a background for their struggles to maintain hard-won position. Some of their motives are noble, others ignoble, but the guiding principle is always to hold onto the house at all costs. The house suffers many rises & falls of condition as the tenants treat it with respect or disrespect - yet the house remains, & what it stands for as well.« less