To Isabella de Savigny, an aristocratic refugee fleeing the French Reign of Terror, her cousin Rosaleen's magnificent English country estate promised sanctuary. But Nethergate soon became a prison to the high-spirited young woman. For its mistress, the cold-blooded and beautiful Lady Rosaleen, treated Isabella like a servant. When Isabella was seduced by Lady Rosaleen's son and discovered she was to have a child, Rosaleen devised a cunning and vicious plot to get rid of her. In her own way, and in her own time, Isabella eventually took her revenge.
I had actually read this book before many, many years ago - maybe about a decade ago. I had absolutely forgotten the plot of this book, even though I vaguely remembered reading it so long ago. So, it was, in effect, like reading an entirely new book for me. I give Nethergate by Norah Lofts a bold, gigantic A+! She is perhaps one of my very favorite authors! :)
I had actually read this book before many, many years ago - maybe about a decade ago. I had absolutely forgotten the plot of this book, even though I vaguely remembered reading it so long ago. So, it was, in effect, like reading an entirely new book for me. I give Nethergate by Norah Lofts a bold, gigantic A+! She is perhaps one of my very favorite authors! :)
Great read. Page turner.
Be aware that this is a classic, very well written historical novel; it is not a genre romance with a guaranteed HEA. It is told in first person narrative by several characters. I say this because I have seen recent reviews of this book elsewhere in which the reviewer clearly didn't understand those points. It is a wonderful read if you can put yourself into that mindset.
The only other thing to be aware of is that the Fawcett Crest paperback I am looking at, from 1973, with a variant cover, has very tiny print. You might be better off requesting a hardback or one of the later printings from other publishers.
The only other thing to be aware of is that the Fawcett Crest paperback I am looking at, from 1973, with a variant cover, has very tiny print. You might be better off requesting a hardback or one of the later printings from other publishers.
Be aware that this is a classic, very well written historical novel; it is not a genre romance with a guaranteed HEA. It is told in first person narrative by several characters. I say this because I have seen recent reviews of this book elsewhere in which the reviewer clearly didn't understand those points. It is a wonderful read if you can put yourself into that mindset.
The only other thing to be aware of is that the Fawcett Crest paperback I am looking at, 44902049, from June 1973, has very tiny print. You might be better off requesting a hardback or one of the later printings from other publishers.
The only other thing to be aware of is that the Fawcett Crest paperback I am looking at, 44902049, from June 1973, has very tiny print. You might be better off requesting a hardback or one of the later printings from other publishers.
