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Bless This House

By: Norah Lofts
Narrated by: Michael Tudor Barnes, Nicolette McKenzie
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Summary

The house was built in the Old Queen's time: built for an Elizabethan pirate who was knighted for the plunder he brought home. It survived many eras, many reigns: it saw the passing of Cromwell and the Civil War. It became rich with an Indian Nabob and poor with a 20th century innkeeper. It saw wars, and lovers, and death. Children were born there, both heirs and bastards. It had ghosts and legends and a history that grew stranger with every generation.

The house was Merravay. And its story stretched over 400 years.

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Old favourite stands the test of time

first read this in the early 1960s and have re-read it periodically since then, though not for 10 years or so, so I was very encouraged to see Norah Lofts' work on audio. Her books don't appear in the local library and I haven't seen them offered in either chain or local bookshops. 'Bless this House' is typical of much of Norah Lofts 'historical'fiction - taking you on a journey through the lifetime of a particular house and the people who inhabit it. It was an engrossing listen with vivid characters brought to life by the narration and provided the backdrop and sense of atmosphere for the times each character lived through and the social mores and economic circumstances, which constrained their behaviour. I could see the house itself, 'Merravay', in my mind and felt for its gradual deterioration and its need to be loved and cherished by owners who appreciated it. A good introduction to listeners not familiar with Norah Lofts historical fiction. I am hoping an audio version of the' House at Old Vine' will be made at some time in the near future.

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Norah Lofts always keeps you interested in the various characters and ,in this case, in the house. Through many changes you are drawn into the history of the house and the effects it has on its inhabitants.

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