A twisting tale of murder, mystery and eighteenth-century England by a dramatic and gripping new voice in the genre. On the frozen fields of Romney Marsh stands New Hall;
Jane MacKenzie Knihy
Jane MacKenzie creates novels set in the south of France, drawing on her experiences living and working in diverse international locations. Her career has spanned continents, from Africa and Asia to Europe, where she engaged in various roles including education and managing research budgets for scientists. This rich background informs her writing, offering readers a unique perspective shaped by a life of adventure and cross-cultural understanding. MacKenzie's turn to fiction later in life fulfills a long-held aspiration, allowing her to translate her extraordinary experiences into compelling narratives.
Autumn in Catalonia
- 319 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
In her mansion in the foothills of the Pyrenees, Joana idles her days away, banished by her powerful husband and alienated from her family. Meanwhile, in Barcelona, her daughter Carla is impoverished and in trouble. This is the story of three generations of women, torn apart by the Spanish Civil War, and by one determined man.
The Body on the Doorstep
- 272 stránek
- 10 hodin čtení
For fans of Antonia Hodgson's, The Devil in the Marshalsea, and M.J. Shocked to discover a dying man on his doorstep - and lucky to avoid a bullet himself - Reverend Hardcastle finds himself entrusted with the victim's cryptic last words.
Tapestry of War
- 320 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
World War Two turns Fran's world upside down as forces advance on Egypt. Her life of luxury is gone and she must deal with loss, heartache and political uncertainty. In Scotland, Catriona struggles between her rural life and her dreams of nursing on the front lines. As the war rages on, their lives intertwine, bringing love and friendship to both.
Daughter of Catalonia
- 351 stránek
- 13 hodin čtení
Stifled by her life in England, Madeleine sets off to learn the truth about her father's death in the French Resistance - returning to the village she once called home.
Cattle and the Future of Beef-Production in England
- 182 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Originally published in 1919, this book provides a guide to cattle farming and beef production, emphasising the importance of biological science.