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Fabulous upmarket historical romance
The Thorn BirdsThe Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
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Best novel of this genre I have ever, or am ever likely to read. Forbidden love is the best
No Angel (Spoils of Time Trilogy)No Angel (Spoils of Time Trilogy) by Penny Vincenzi
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Glittering, ambitious, involving and beautifully portayed novel of a lost world. First in the trilogy of the Lytton family
Something Dangerous (Spoils of Time Trilogy)Something Dangerous (Spoils of Time Trilogy) by Penny Vincenzi
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Next in the Lytton trilogy. Just as good as the first
The Flowers of the Field (A Futura book)The Flowers of the Field (A Futura book) by Sarah Harrison
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Compelling and atmospheric story of the First World War generation. Few evokes atmosphere as well as Harrison. Can't understand why it's so difficult to get hold of.
A Flower That's FreeA Flower That's Free by Sarah Harrison
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Sequel to the above, moving the action to the Second World War. Also a great read
All My Sins RememberedAll My Sins Remembered by Rosie Thomas
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Sweeping drama of the troubled relationship between two families from 1910 to Second World War
The Light Years (Cazalet Chronicle)The Light Years (Cazalet Chronicle) by Elizabeth Jane Howard
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First in the series following the fortunes of the Cazelet family. Begins with the approach of the Second World War. A slow burn, but a compulsive read nevertheless
Indecent ObsessionIndecent Obsession by Colleen McCullough
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More forbidden love from McCullough. Crackles with emotion
The Founding (Dynasty)The Founding (Dynasty) by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
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Fabulously well-written multi-volume series of novels stretching from the Wars of the Roses to the late nineteenth century.
Night Shall Overtake UsNight Shall Overtake Us by Kate Saunders
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Edwardian blockbuster that charts the lives and loves of four friends. Intelligently written, with great sex scenes to wallow in too.