The Winding Road
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Continuing the addictive saga of the Morland family






Continuing the addictive saga of the Morland family
The next thrilling installment of The Morland Dynasty series, which will take readers on a wonderful journey from 1931 to 1936.
Continuing the addictive saga of the Morland family, now with its many branches spread across the Empire and the new world.
Continuing the addictive saga of the Morland family, now with its many branches spread across the Empire and the new world.
Continuing the addictive saga of the Morland family, now with its many branches spread across the Empire and the new world.
Continuing the addictive saga of the Morland family, now with its many branches spread across the Empire and the new world.
The latest instalment in the rich tapestry of the Morland Dynasty.
The latest instalment in the rich tapestry of the Morland Dynasty.
1788 - The French Revolution; beginning of Industrial RevolutionIn France, as the revolution begins, Henri, the bastard offshoot of the Morland family, strives to protect his family. He binds his daughter Heloise in loveless marriage to a Revolutionary, and allies himself with the vigorous Danton. But in the bloodbath of the Terror and the fall of Danton, Henri goes to the guillotine and Heloise flees to England where she is welcomed warmly by the Morland family. In Yorkshire Jemima's troublesome brood cause her anxiety - especially her youngest, Lucy, who disguises herself as a boy and runs away to sea - but at last she sees three of her children marry and the hope of an heir to Morland Place.
Continuing the addictive saga of the Morland family, now with its many branches spread across the Empire and the new world.
The third book in the War at Home series by the author of The Morland Dynasty novels. Set against the evocative backdrop of World War I, this is an epic family drama featuring the Hunters and their servants
The twentieth volume in this unique fictional series encompassing British history since the Middle Ages.
Continuing the seductive history of the Morland family, this episode takes us to the evening of Queen Victoria's reign and a period of peace and reconcilliation for the scattered Morlands.
1803: Napolean is poised to invade England, with only Nelson's weather-beaten ships in the way, but the French fleet are not the only threat to the fortunes of the Morland family.
The latest instalment of Cynthia Harrod-Eagles unique drama of Engish history since the middle ages. schovat popis
While Jemima and her beloved Allen work to bring Morland Place back to its former glory, her cousin Charles emigrates to America in pursuit of the enigmatic heiress Eugenie. In Maryland he finds himself at the heart of an uprising against English rule.
The 18th century is drawing to a close and the French Revolution has put old values to the test. For the Morland family, it is a period of conflict. Jemima's death unites the family, at least on the surface, but the future holds as much peril as hope.
In this volume in the Dynasty series, the aftermath of Waterloo brings post- war depression to England. Even the Morland estate is heading for hard times. A tragic accident strikes at the heart of the family, and a devastating scandal brings the Morland name into the glare of public notoriety.
When Charlotte's father dies, she receives an unexpected letter and learns she is part of the great Morland family, and heir to a vast fortune. Entry into Society and a glamorous marriage seem the next steps, but her unconventional upbringing makes Charlotte rebel against this idle existence.
The Morland Dynasty has weathered all the trials and tribulations of the last 400 years, but can it survive the 20th Century and the 'war to end all wars'?
As the 19th century unfolds, the bloody war against Napoleon continues. For the Morland family, private problems mirror the turmoil around them. The happiness of James and Heloise is threatened by his rebellious daughter Fanny, who is determined to marry the unscrupulous Lieutenant Hawker.
The saga of the Morlands continues with hope reborn as the monarchy is restored after Cromwell's Commonwealth. For Ralph Morland, the return of the King is a chance to rebuild the family estates and fortune, and for the beautiful and ambitious Annunciata, the Restoration brings a journey to London.
The latest volume in the renowned Morland Dynasty series set in the 1870s, moving between the drawing rooms of high society to the moors of Yorkshire and the stifling confines of a Victorian rectory. schovat popis
The Dynasty series continues with 1820s England pioneering the machine age - gas-lighting, power-looms, and there's even talk of a steam locomotive. For the wealthy Morland family, too, it is a time of progress and change.
The 14th volume in the DYNASTY series continues the story of the Morland family, the tragedies as well as the humour of the winter season in the fashionable city of Brussels, as tension mounts between England and France after Napoleon's escape from Elba until tragedy looms on the eve of Waterloo.
In the Morland Dynasty series, the majestic sweep of English history is richly and movingly portrayed through the fictional lives of the Morland family. It is 1720, and political intrigue is rife as the Stuart-Hanoverian struggle continues. Jemmy, heir to Morland Place, contracts a dutiful marriage to the chilly Lady Mary in order to secure Hanoverian protection and safeguard his inheritance. Morland lives are riven by the '45 rebellion and the bloody massacre at Culloden, and at their lowest point, their fortunes rest in the small hands of Jemmy's daughter Jemima. Intelligent and single-minded, Jemima proves a capable caretaker of the Morland heritage, and although Morland Place and its lands suffer from the excesses of her dissolute husband, her quiet courage earns her an abiding love and loyalty.
The third volume of the DYNASTY series, first published in 1981, continues the story of the Morlands fighting for their religion, their inheritance and their love.
The saga of the Morland family continues as England's peace is shattered by the outbreak of civil war between King and Parliament. Edmund Morland sees his family divided when his eldest son, Richard, brings home a young Puritan bride, while Kit is drawn to the royalist cavalry of Prince Rupert.
The fourth book in the War at Home series by the author of The Morland Dynasty novels. Set against the evocative backdrop of World War I, this is an epic family drama featuring the Hunters and their servants
The fifth book in the War at Home series by the author of The Morland Dynasty novels. Set against the evocative backdrop of World War I, this is an epic family drama featuring the Hunters and their servants
Latest in this unique series of immaculately researched British history narrated through the life and times of the fictional Morland family. schovat popis
The Morland Dynasty series continues in the first years of William IV's reign, as England becomes an industrial nation. Danger threatens the Morlands: Sophie's life is shattered by a hideous crime, while Rosamund finds the achievement of her dream brings as much pain as pleasure.
The twenty-first volume in the unique Morland Dynasty series, which brings English history to magical life through the centuries.
The restoration in 1689 enabled the Morland family to restore their own fortunes, but now the Jacobite rebellion brings another threat to their security.
The saga of the Morland family continues as Charles II dies and is succeeded by James II. The family's world of peace and prosperity give way to rebellion and discord. Jealousy, betrayal and violent death threaten Annunciata's children, and the executioner's axe is turned towards the Morlands.
Nicholas Morland enjoys almost complete happiness. But when his brother makes plans to bring the railway to York, their bitter conflict becomes a struggle of the soul for Nicholas. As the past returns to haunt them, one man takes a step towards maturity while the other descends into a living hell.
The marriage of Eleanor Courteney and Robert Morland heralded the founding of the great Morland dynasty. Now Paul, their great grandson is caught up in the conflict of kings and sees, while his niece Nanette, as maid-in-waiting to Anne Boleyn, becomes caught up in intrigue at court.
The majestic sweep of English history accessibly and movingly portrayed through the fictional lives of the Morland family.
The second book in the War at Home series by the author of The Morland Dynasty novels. Set against the evocative backdrop of World War I, this is an epic family drama featuring the Hunters and their servants