Rogue Herries

Rogue Herries
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2022-08-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1528797612

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
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-08-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781528720113

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
Total Pages: 428
Release: 1917
Genre: Families in literature
ISBN:

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
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2013
Genre: Knights and knighthood
ISBN: 0373306733

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.

Portrait of a Man with Red Hair

Portrait of a Man with Red Hair
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher:
Total Pages: 342
Release: 1925
Genre: Gothic literature
ISBN:

Depicts the malign influence of a manipulative, insane father on his family and others.

The Dark Forest

The Dark Forest
Author: Hugh Seymour Walpole
Publisher:
Total Pages: 330
Release: 1916
Genre: World War, 1914-1918
ISBN:

The Wooden Horse

The Wooden Horse
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2021-04-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"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.