What bas lady antonia done with the familiar murderinaconvent see cullinan, above blueprint. My advantage as a woman and a human being has been in having a mother who believed strongly in womens education. Jemima walks into the eye of a worldly storm of fear and the more she learns, the clearer. Analysis and bibliography of serialized female sleuths frances a. Antonia fraser was born on august 27, 1932 in london, england as antonia margaret caroline pakenham. Antonia fraser primary author only author division. When a murder takes place in a secluded tower at blessed eleanors c. Quiet as a nun by antonia fraser oct 18 by marti lady antonia fraser is the widow of harold pinter 19302008, and the author of marie antoinette. Quiet as a nun by fraser, antonia, 1932publication date 1982 publisher new york. Lady antonia margaret carolin e fras er, ch, dbe, frsl nee pakenham. First published in 1977, it features fraser s sleuthing heroine jemima shore as she revisits the convent school where she was educated following the mysterious death of one of the nuns. What bas lady antonia done with the familiar murderina convent see cullinan, above blueprint. More than 250,000 copies of bantams four previous jemima shore mysteries are in print. One of lady antonia frasers gripping jemima shore mysteries, set in a secluded nunnery.
Mar 31, 2017 lady antonia margaret caroline fraser, nee pakenham, is a british author of history, novels, biographies and detective fiction. One of lady antonia fraser s gripping jemima shore mysteries, set in a secluded nunnery. By using the web site, you confirm that you have read. A sixpart television dramatisation of the book was part of itvs anthology series armchair thriller in 1978. There she became good friends with fellow student rosabelle, the daughter of the wealthy family who owned the land the convent stood on. Jemimas first task is to solve a murder in the secluded tower at blessed eleanors convent in sussex. Blessed eleanor was jemimas own convent school, and the dead nun was heiress to a. Antonia fraser better known to many for her historical novels is a stellar mystery writer in the classical style. Quiet as a nun by antonia fraser what has been read cannot. She is the widow of the 2005 nobel laureate in literature, harold pint er 19302008, and prior to his death was also known as l ady anto nia pinter.
First bantam publication of bestselling author lady antonio frasers bestknown and bestloved jemima shore mystery which has been out of print for more than three years and was the basis of the extraordinarily successful pbs series, quiet as a nun. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. Buy a cheap copy of quiet as a nun book by antonia fraser. A jemima shore mystery jemima shore mysteries fraser, antonia. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. If you only know antonia fraser from her excellent historical. King james vi of scotland, i of england by antonia fraser book 26. Its been twentysome years since this mystery book was written, and it doesnt feel stale or dated to read. She is a writer, known for jemima shore investigates 1983, tales of the unexpected 1979 and armchair thriller 1978. She was an early undergraduate at oxford, and her own mother was a doctor. If you only know antonia fraser from her excellent historical biographies, you might like to give these a try. Antonia fraser, not surprisingly, writes fluently and well.
She is the widow of harold pinter 19302008, the 2005 nobel laureate in literature, and, when married to him, was also known as antonia pinter. Quiet as a nun jemima shore, book 1 by antonia fraser book cover, description, publication history. Lady antonia margaret caroline fraser, ch, dbe, frsl nee pakenham. Shop the latest titles by antonia fraser at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Antonia fraser when a murder takes place in a secluded tower at blessed eleanors convent in sussex and the victim is an old school friend, britains most popular tv reporter jemima shore finds herself in the. She was previously married to harold pinter and hugh charles patrick joseph fraser. A jemima shore mystery new ed by lady antonia fraser isbn. See all books authored by antonia fraser, including marie antoinette. She was the daughter of the seventh earl of longford, francis pakenham born 1905, a statesman who had several cabinet posts under labor prime minister harold wilson. First published in 1977, it features frasers sleuthing heroine jemima shore as she revisits the convent where she was schooled. In antonia s fraser s first work of fiction we meet jemima shore, a refreshing addition to the considerable list of investigators in the mystery genre.
Oct 18, 2017 quiet as a nun by antonia fraser oct 18 by marti lady antonia fraser is the widow of harold pinter 19302008, and the author of marie antoinette. Id definitely read the other mystery novels by this author, and look forward to accumulating the rest of them in my travels, now that im on to her, as it. Fraser, antonia, lady, 1932fraser, antonia margaret caroline. When it was suggested to lady longford that she write a book. I dont think i have read all the jemima shore books, but have certainly read a number of. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering.
Quiet as a nun is a thriller novel, written by antonia fraser. Antonia frasers bestselling account of the lives of women in seventeenthcentury england. Quiet as a nun by fraser, antonia, 1932publication date. First published in 1977, it features fraser s sleuthing heroine jemima shore as she revisits the convent where she was schooled. Id definitely read the other mystery novels by this author, and look forward to accumulating the rest of them in my travels, now that im on to her, as it were. Quiet as a nun jemima shore, book 1 by antonia fraser. Quiet as a nun jemima shore mysteries antonia fraser. I look forward to reading the rest of the series and rediscovering jemima shore. When a nun is found dead in a ruined tower at blessed eleanors convent, the glamorous jemima, renowned television reporter, is called in by. The dead woman, a nun, was to inherit one of the largest fortunes in britain. The acclaimed english biographer lady antonia fraser is also a talented mystery writer whose quiet as a nun was filmed for the mystery. Jemima shore spent many school years as a student at the blessed eleanors convent.
Books containing the word quiet in the title show list info. When a nun is found dead in a ruined tower at blessed eleanors convent, jemima shore, a renowned television reporter, is called in by reverend mother ancilla to investigate. First published in 1977, it features frasers sleuthing heroine jemima shore as she revisits the. I lit the candle and began rather gingerly to climb up the ladder. Aug 23, 2002 antonia fraser does both and there is a degree of intelligence and maturity in her work that is lacking in, for instance, schamas somewhat superficial recent treatments on the television. Quiet as a nun by antonia fraser what has been read. Lady antonia fraser, cbe born 27 august 1932, nee pakenham, is an english author of history and novels, best known as antonia fraser for writing biographies and detective fiction. Browse a new selection of discounted kindle books each month. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of. Jemima walks into the eye of a worldly storm of fear and the more she learns, the clearer it becomes that more lives, including her own, are being threatened. When a murder takes place in a secluded tower at blessed eleanors convent in sussex and the victim is an old school friend, britains most popular tv reporter jemima shore finds herself in the middle of a disturbing puzzle. Quiet as a nun by lady antonia fraser, 9781780228440, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy the paperback book quiet as a nun by antonia fraser at indigo.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Quiet as a nun and 4 related entities entities finder. Reading antonia frasers childhood memoir, my history, led me back to her first mystery novel, quiet as a nun, published in 1977. The jemima shore book series by antonia fraser includes books quiet as a nun, the wild island, a splash of red, and several more. When it was suggested to lady longford that she write a book about mary. She is the widow of the 2005 nobel laureate in literature, harold pinter 19302008, and prior to his death was also known as antonia pinter. First bantam publication of bestselling author lady antonio fraser s bestknown and bestloved jemima shore mystery which has been out of print for more than three years and was the basis of the extraordinarily successful pbs series, quiet as a nun. First published in 1977, it features frasers sleuthing heroine jemima shore as she revisits the convent school where she was educated following the mysterious death of one of the nuns. Unsightly reading crease on the front panel, creases to the back panel, textblock slightly discolored. Explore books by antonia fraser with our selection at. Antonia fraser is currently considered a single author. Forgotten books quiet as a nun, antonia fraser mysteries in.
Antonia fraser has also written eight crime novels and two books of short stories. Antonia frasers eulogy to her husband, harold pinter, impresses blake morrison blake morrison fri 15 jan 2010 19. She is the widow of the 2005 nobel laureate in literature, harold pinter 19302008, and prior to his death was also known as lady antonia pinter. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book certainly does read as a novel set in the 1970s, but the story is great and does not appear dated.
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