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The Town House is the first in a trilogy of novels by Norah Lofts about the inhabitants of a country house in Suffolk from the late fourteenth century to the middle of the twentieth. It begins with the story of Martin Reed, a serf existing under the control of a universally accepted and supported hierarchy. His rebellion, in defence of the woman he loves, casts both of them into the unknown. Freed from his acceptance of circumstance, Reed forges a new path, a path which culminates in the building of the House, and the foundations of a dynasty.
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Norah Lofts, best-selling author on both sides of the Atlantic, was born in Norfolk. She taught English and History at a girls' school before turning to writing full time. She also wrote under the pen name of Peter Curtis. A passion for old houses and their history inspired her classic 'House' trilogy, The Town House, The House at Old Vine and The House at Sunset. This meticulously researched trilogy of historical romances spans more than five centuries of Suffolk history, starting with Martin Reed, a fourteenth century serf and concluding with Frances Benyon in the mid 1950s. Lofts wrote more than 50 books, including historical non-fiction and short stories.
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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Norah Lofts was a natural-born storyteller, and nowhere is this more evident than in her Town House trilogy, which covers nearly 700 years in the history of one house in a Suffolk town (based on Bury St Edmunds). I've read so many historical saga's where the author makes heavy weather of history, and often sacrifices characters to the great events he/she is writing about. Lofts though tells her story in the first-person through the eyes of a diverse set of characters, five in all, and she is at ease in each one, and each has a fascinating tale to tell. Most of the book revolves around the life of Martin Reed, who, as a young man breaks away from serfdom when the lord of the manor forbids him to marry the girl he loves. With her he escapes to the market town of Baildon, and there endures many terrible hardships before a chance stroke of fate enables him to set up as a wool merchant. It is he who builds the Town House, or the House At Old Vine, as it is also known, and thus begins the long history of the house and its motley line of inhabitants.
This book roughly covers from the late 14th century to the 1440s, (the second two in the trilogy cover a couple of hundred years apiece),and each page brings vivid imagery of the late Medieval era to life. Lofts shows a deep understanding of life and all the diverse (and sometimes irrational) things which motivate people to act the way they do. She shows an era which was colourful, but intensely hard for most who lived it, and she never makes the fatal flaw of trying to put a modern-day slant on the way her characters think and behave. Lofts is a writer much-loved by her fans, and when you read the House trilogy you will see why.
This book roughly covers from the late 14th century to the 1440s, (the second two in the trilogy cover a couple of hundred years apiece),and each page brings vivid imagery of the late Medieval era to life. Lofts shows a deep understanding of life and all the diverse (and sometimes irrational) things which motivate people to act the way they do. She shows an era which was colourful, but intensely hard for most who lived it, and she never makes the fatal flaw of trying to put a modern-day slant on the way her characters think and behave. Lofts is a writer much-loved by her fans, and when you read the House trilogy you will see why.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am so pleased to see that Norah Loft's novel are being re-published. I have all of them, and many are in poor condition with being read so much. She writes a lot in the first person which I find gives the stories a very personal touch. Jassy was the first one that I read, and then the "House" trilogy. She makes her characters come alive, and her books are guaranteed to be very "can't put this book down"! I can honestly say that I would recommend her novels to anyone who enjoys historic fiction, but which also are full of reality and facts of the period. I have just had to replace "Pargeters" which was sadly her last novel. I wish I could thank her for all the pleasure she has given to me and many others over the years. (she has also written some factual books, and some "whodunnits" under the name of Peter Curtis.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My original copy of the Town House Trilogy is dog-eared from being read over and over again, it is so good, a really gripping read from cover to cover. Norah Lofts created magic with her writing,there is no clumsiness in her text. I am always carried off into another world by the images her writing creates. I am looking forward to reading this trilogy again soon. Try some of her books, you will love them.
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a great read
Part one of the town house trilogy. I read these years ago and have now put them on my Kindle. Well worth the read
Published 29 days ago by Mr. James P. Power
A rattling good read
I didn't know anything about Norah Lofts' books before reading this, and am extremely glad to have discovered them. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jules_Bee
The Town House, Norah Lofts
I first discovered this trilogy in the 70's as a teenager let loose in the 'adult' library. Up until then, I had had no interest in history as taught at school (which merely... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. B Green
Disappointing
I agree with much of what other reviewers have said and they are obviously going to completely disagree with what I say. Read more
Published 4 months ago by P A Noble
Wonderful story
I really enjoyed this book - the 5 star reviews are correct.
The book follows the life of Martin Reed from a teenager first through his own eyes; then as he gets older,... Read more
The book follows the life of Martin Reed from a teenager first through his own eyes; then as he gets older,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Acutt
a wonderful read
i have loved every page of this book, and look forward to reading the next one. wonderful characters, description and a very engaging story.
Published 4 months ago by Ms. Phoebe Main
Lovely book
Delighted with this book which I read several years ago and have bought as a gift for my mum. Don't be put off by the dated style of the cover, inside is an excellent and well... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sharon B
Superb writing
Having read this book - and indeed the rest of the trilogy - more than 35 years ago I was delighted when it was produced on kindle (the only way I read now! Read more
Published 8 months ago by R. Lawler
My Favourite Book
Eight years ago I picked this up from my grandmother's book shelf expecting a light romance to help me get to sleep, but I was drawn into the story of Martin Reed from the first... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bunnychick
Not my usual read . . .
I was completely captivated by this book. Can't wait to read parts 2 and 3. The book starts off quite gently and just jogs along for a while. Read more
Published 9 months ago by redpoppy647
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