Ortolans - Softcover

Ortolans - a magnificent house, which held a mysterious grip on those who lived in it, hiding a secret the Calverley family did not discover for four hundred years. Three passionate, remarkable women were to play a vital role during Ortalans' long, violent history. First there was Eleanor, forced into an unhappy marriage to a ruthless adventurer plotting to take over the house. Then hot-headed Sophia, prepared to risk everything to keep the house and finally Emma, the modern woman who wanted it all: the career; the man and the house. Just when it seemed all was lost, Ortolans finally gave up its incredible secret... AUTHBIO: Claire Lorrimer began writing at the age of ten, encouraged by her mother who was also an author. Her post on the editorial team of a woman's magazine gave her a unique insight into the world of publishing, but it was during the Second World War that her writing career became established. She produced romantic short stories and serials for Woman's Illustrated and later penned some sixty light romantic novels. Although her first love was children's books, she could not find a publisher for her work and turned to historical fiction. These historical novels are characterised by meticulous detail and feeling for the period, often highlighting the situation of women. Claire Lorrimer lives in rural Kent, and still writes stories and plays for her friends and grandchildren.