D. K. Broster

Sir Isumbras at the Ford

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Produktbeschreibung

One of the first students at St. Hilda's College, Oxford, D.K. Broster (1877-1950) wrote popular historical novels after serving as a Red Cross nurse during World War I, including this tale of the adventures of royalist sympathizers after the French Revolution.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Seitenzahl: 398
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Dezember 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 560g
• ISBN-13: 9781434410535
• ISBN-10: 1434410536
• Artikelnr.: 33453099

Autorenporträt

Dorothy Kathleen Broster, known as D. K. Broster, was an English writer recognized for her historical novels and short stories. Born on 2 September 1877 in Grassendale, Liverpool, she developed a lasting interest in the events and characters of the 18th and early 19th centuries. Her work is especially noted for its vivid portrayal of historical settings, often blending romance with the tensions and conflicts of the past. Among her books, The flight of the heron stands out as her most celebrated work, set during the Jacobite rising of 1745 and admired for its dramatic intensity and rich historical detail. Over the years, she earned a reputation for crafting narratives that combine deep emotion with carefully researched historical contexts. Broster spent her later years in East Sussex, where she continued to write and reflect on the subjects that had long fascinated her. She passed away on 7 February 1950 at the age of 72, leaving behind a legacy of engaging historical fiction.