Cecelia holland is widely acknowledged as one of the finest historical novelists of our time. Her first book, the firedrake, written when she was just 22, was acclaimed as a work of maturity, craftsmanship and force. Cecilia holland is a historical fiction writer in the style of penman and chadwick. Eminent historians imagine what might have been, edited by robert cowley. The earl 1979 read online free book by cecelia holland in. Fulk, earl of stafford peoplecharacters librarything. She is the author of more than thirty novels, including the angel and the sword and the kings in winter.
Cecelia hollands most popular book is lincolns little girl. Cecelia holland is a very well respected american author. Cecelia holland the kings in winter, death of attila, earl hcdj 1st edition lot. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Cecelia holland 1st edition lot the kings in winter, death. Cecelia holland continues the saga of corban loosestrife in this absorbing sequel to the soul thief. No matter, i roared through the earl in two sittings and resolved to read another of her gemlike novels as soon as possible. M y only problem with cecelia hollands works was that i had to wait for her to finish them. In this, her sixth brilliant novel, miss holland demonstrates once more th. Unlike many of the pulpy historical fiction books that have come out lately like conn igguldens crap, this story is true literature from a writer with some 44years of experience. The only science fiction novel that the immensely talented cecelia holland has written, floating worlds is taking its rightful place within the halls of gollancz sf masterworks collection. The extraordinary author of the bear flag and pacific street returns to print at last with a remarkable novel.
Cecelia holland primary author only author division. Cecelia holland s historical fiction is well known for its immersion in exotic cultures, and until the sun falls, one of her most successful books, takes the reader into the heart of the mongol horde during the conquest of russia and eastern europe in the thirteenth century. The novel tells the story of humanity 2000 years in the future where capitalism has been overthrown and anarchy reins supreme as not only a legitimate political ideology but actually practiced throughout. From deep in the mists of time, cecelia holland has drawn forth this tale of life on the salisbury plain, among the stone age britons who built stonehenge. The struggle between faith and reason 2005 with cecelia holland. Cecelia holland is one of the worlds most highly acclaimed and respected historical novelists, ranked by many alongside other giants in that field such as mary renault and larry mcmurtry. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Holland continues her viking saga following the soul thief and the witches. In this, her sixth brilliant novel, miss holland demonstrates once more that the novel of history can incorporate the most serious purpose with the color and excitement of large adventure.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Reader cares for the heros wellbeing, and almost boos when the bad guys appear, such is the strength of these characterisations. Once a week, she teaches creative writing at pelican bay state prison, 2 hours away in crescent city, and, every day, she takes care of a small menagerie of little animals. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The beggars, a nickname used pejoratively for the netherlander petitioners, became the rallying cry for political and. Cecelia holland is an american author of historical fiction. The earl by cecelia holland meet your next favorite book. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. And to make things even better, i really enjoyed everything i read 5 novels, 1 graphic novel, and 2 short stories with the exception of one short story which only took up about.
Read information about the author pen name used by elizabeth eliot carter. Descargar epub gratis del autor cecelia holland espaebook. A novel set during the reign of genghis khan and his mongol empire from the acclaimed author of ghost on the steppe, a master storyteller houston chronicle cecelia hollands historical fiction is well known for its immersion in exotic cultures, and until the sun falls, one of her most successful books, takes the reader into the heart of the mongol horde during the conquest of. Holland, cecelia anastasia 1943elizabeth eliot carter personal. After their war band is defeated in a legendary clash at hjorunga bay, cousins conn and raef corbansson, who narrowly. An interview with cecelia holland by dan wiseman article published november 30, 2002 cecelia holland talks to sarah johnson about about her two most recent books, the appeal of the dark ages, and her celebrated career. At the book s heart stands the 12th century earl of stafford.
Holland lives in humboldt county, in northern california, where she teaches creative writing, and is currently at work on a new historical novel. Cecelia holland lives in northern california, in the country. Most of her novels have been set within an historical context, although she has written one modern novel, two childrens novels and one very special science fiction novel floating worlds which is part of gollancz sf masterworks collection. A sixteenthcentury family joins with pirates and william of orange to fight the spanish inquisition in this novel of the dutch revolt by a firstclass storyteller. Oct 29, 2015 hammer for princes by cecelia holland october 29, 2015 october 29, 2015 cecelia holland is an american author of historical fiction. The 10 digit isbn is 039441277x and the digit isbn is. All books have their jackets which show some signs of wear. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for cecelia holland. Author cecelia hollands complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Cecelia holland was born on new years eve, 1943, in henderson, nevada, and was raised in metuchen, new jersey. Revenge is a dish best served coldbut what about justice.
The earl cecelia holland englands political and social fabric is rotting as two rivals to the throne, king stephen and the young henry plantagent, tear the country apart in civil war. From the beginning, she focused on history because being twelve, i. Cecelia holland talks to sarah johnson about about her two most recent books, the appeal of the dark ages, and her celebrated career as a historical novelist cecelia hollands novels first caught my attention ten years ago, when i came upon an old paperback copy of great maria misfiled, as it so happened. All books are stated first additions in original unclipped dust jackets with price on inner flap. Where the cape of the winds juts into the endless sea, there is castle ocean, and therein dwells the royal family that has ruled it from time immemorial. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Cecelia holland books list of books by author cecelia holland.
Starting with the firedrake in 1966, she has published twentyone independent historical novels covering periods from the middle of the first millennium ce up through parts of the early twentieth century, and from egypt, through russia, central europe, scandinavia, great britain, and ireland to the. This book derived from a long conversation i had with the earl of caernavon, the son of the man who financed howard carters search for the tomb of tutankhamen. It is the story of hunters, of kings and matriarchs, and of one outcast boy who becomes a sham. From the beginning, she focused on history because being twelve, i had precious few stories of my own. The novel tells the story of humanity 2000 years in the future where capitalism has been overthrown and anarchy reins supreme as not only a legitimate. Books by cecelia holland author of lincolns little girl. Holland continues her viking saga following the soul thief and the witches kitchen with an uneven but entertaining adventure tale. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. See all books authored by cecelia holland, including dangerous women, and great maria, and more on. The earl 1979 read online free book by cecelia holland. At the book s heart stands the 12th century earl of stafford, complex warriorknight, whose private conflicts mirror the discord. Until the sun falls release ebooks by cecelia holland. Fulk, earl of stafford, has pledged his loyalty to henry and it is through fulks eyes.
Apparently innocent of all claims of scholarship or historical approximations, miss holland continues her wild leaps into past centuries with a stable of characters gleaned from old randolph scott westerns. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Cecelia holland is an american historical fiction novelist. Pillar of the sky by cecelia holland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The earl paperback august 1, 1979 by cecelia holland author 3. The worlds foremost military historians imagine what might have been. She was born december 31, 1943 in henderson, nevada, but grew up in metuchen, new jersey where she started writing at age 12. And to make things even better, i really enjoyed everything i read 5 novels, 1 graphic novel, and 2 short stories with the exception of. Cecelia holland is currently considered a single author. Cecelia holland 1st edition lot the kings in winter, death of. Sometimes i wonder why i havent read more cecelia holland lately. This was the 2nd cecelia holland book i read and while it is certainly not a fastpaced viking tale, i definitely enjoyed it. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Cecelia holland books list of books by author cecelia. She grew up in metuchen, new jersey, where she started writing at age 12, recording the stories she made up for her own entertainment. During the anarchy, an anglonorman earl plots and fights. Fortunately she has written over twenty novels over the years the most recent being the angel and the sword and now there is a new five volume series to anticipate, beginning with the soul thief in april 2002. The struggle between faith and reason 2005 by cecelia holland. Cecelia holland was born in henderson, nevada, in 1943 and started writing at the age of twelve. Cecelia holland phone, address, background info whitepages. Cecelia hollands first novel follows the career of an irish mercenar. Holland lives in humboldt county, in northern california, where she teaches creative writing, and is current at work on a new historical novel. Repulse at hastings, october 14, 1066 2001 in what if. Set during the norman invasion of southern italy in the eleventh century, great maria told the story of the daughter of a norman robber baron.
The novel spans a period of months and focusing on the historical period and laeghaires life as a mercenary. At the book s heart stands the 12th century earl of stafford, complex warriorknight, whose private conflicts mirror the discord of england as two rival claimants to the throne. The earl hardcover january 1, 1971 by cecelia holland author. The firedrake 1966 after wandering across western europe, laeghaire, an irish mercenary knight, finds himself reluctantly accompanying the norman invaders at the battle of hastings in 1066. The earl a medieval romance by cecelia holland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For me, she is the literary equivalent of a scrumptious box of chocolate truffles without yielding her welldeserved position as one of the worlds. Holland was born december 31, 1943, in henderson, nevada. Sep 11, 2008 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Rakossy 1967 rakossy, a hungarian aristocrat with a wide independent streak, fights the ottoman turkish invaders in 1526. The belt of gold by cecelia holland book 12 editions published between 1984 and 2015 in english and spanish and held by 946 worldcat member libraries worldwide. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Characters are drawn and developed carefully and realistically, whether fictional or real. Dragon heart in dragon heart, cecelia holland, americas most distinguished historical novelist steps fully into the realm of fantasy and makes it her own. Cecelia holland has 66 books on goodreads with 80229 ratings. Cecelia hollands novels first caught my attention ten years ago, when i came upon an old paperback copy of great maria misfiled, as it so happened in the romance section of a used bookstore. Buy a cheap copy of jerusalem book by cecelia holland. Upon the death of eric bloodaxe, corban, his wife, his sister, and her newborn son fled to a quiet life in vinland.
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