Hester Roon - by Norah Lofts (Paperback)

About the Book

Hester Roon, equipped with little more than courage, determination and a strong will, made her way through in the harsh world of 18th century England. After fleeing from the Fleece Inn in a Suffolk vilage, she became involved in the London underworld. From there she was to find herself a destiny far beyond her imaginings.

Book Synopsis

The Fleece Inn stood where the three roads joined--to London, to Norwich and to the sea. Its trade was prosperous, its

hospitality famous and its host, fat Job, was jolly and generous--to his guests.

To his servants Job was cruel and menacing and to Ellie Roon, the most menial servant at the Fleece, he was a figure of

terror. Ellie was used to being shouted at and bullied, but when her illegitimate daughter was born--in a rat-ridden attic of the

Fleece--she decided that Hester must have a different kind of life.

And so Hester Roon, equipped with little more than courage and a strong will, began her eventful progress in the harsh

world of 18th century England. After fleeing from the inn, she became involved in the London underworld. From there she

was to find herself a destiny far beyond her imaginings.

Review Quotes

Lofts is a compelling storyteller... She absorbs our attention from the first page... these are sensational tales -The Times Literary Supplement. One of the most distinguished of English women novelists -The Daily Telegraph. A natural storyteller -New York Times