Stella Tillyard ist eine britische Autorin, die für ihre meisterhafte Verbindung von fundierter historischer Forschung und fesselnder Erzählkunst bekannt ist. Ihre Werke zeichnen sich durch ein tiefes Eintauchen in die Vergangenheit aus, wodurch historische Persönlichkeiten und Ereignisse mit bemerkenswerter Lebendigkeit zum Leben erweckt werden. Sie beleuchtet meisterhaft komplexe soziale Strukturen und persönliche Schicksale, wobei sie oft die übersehenen Rollen von Frauen bei der Gestaltung der Geschichte hervorhebt. Tillyards Schriften bieten den Lesern nicht nur Wissen, sondern auch ein kraftvolles, immersives Erlebnis, das sie in andere Epochen und Perspektiven versetzt.
Ein faszinierender Einblick in das aristokratische Leben des 18. Jahrhunderts durch das Leben der vier Lennox-Schwestern, der Urenkelinnen von Karl II., deren außergewöhnliche Lebenswege sich über den Zeitraum von 1740 bis 1832 erstrecken.
Stella Tillyard is a celebrated British historian known for her engaging narratives on historical figures and events. Her notable works include "Aristocrats," which explores the lives of the Lennox sisters and won prestigious awards, and "A Royal Affair," focusing on George III and his siblings. Tillyard's scholarly contributions also feature "Citizen Lord," about Edward Fitzgerald, and her novel "Tides of War." She divides her time between London and Florence, blending her historical insights with a rich sense of place.
The young George III was a poignant figure, humdrum on the surface yet turbulent beneath: hiding his own passions, he tried hard to be a father to his siblings and his nation.
An epic novel about love and war, set in Regency England and Spain during the Peninsular War (1812-15), opens with the unconventional Harriet bidding farewell to her husband, James, as he joins the Duke of Wellington's troops. Their interwoven tales of love and betrayal drive this sweeping narrative, contrasting Regency London—a city enamored with science and money—with the brutal realities of war in Spain. The author skillfully examines the war's impact on men at the front and the newfound freedoms for women at home. Harriet's friendship with the protective Kitty, Lady Wellington, leads to unexpected changes in her life. Meanwhile, James becomes captivated by the chaos of battle and a new love in Seville. As the story shifts between war and peace, Spain and London, it features a diverse cast, including the Duke of Wellington, a serial adulterer and war hero, and émigrés like Nathan Rothschild and Frederic Winsor, who shape a future illuminated by gaslight and financial speculation. Through vivid portrayals of strong female characters and the horrors of battle, this novel stands out as a remarkable fiction debut of the year.
A biography of the 18th century revolutionary Edward Fitzgerald, the son of Emily Lennox, one of the sisters featured in ARISTOCRATS. The book naturally follows on from ARISTOCRATS and is planned to make, with her third book, a trilogy which describes the fortunes of the extended Lennox family between 1740 and 1850. Edward Fitzgerald was born in 1763. He spent his childhood in Ireland. 1780 he joined the army and sailed to America where he fought in the war for Independence. Back home he was elected to Irish Parliament and became a member of the Irish opposition. His political interests became increasingly radical, and he was eventually embroiled in the Irish rebellion, dying in prison. His life was extraordinary colourful and dramatic: as complex and interesting in its political dimension as in his love life. A magnificent sequel to ARISTOCRATS.