Alexandra raife writes wonderful, soothing books about the upper classes in rural scotland, most notably, her brilliant drumveyn, a classic of its kind. Having read just about all of brit writer alexandra raife s other books, i finally treated myself to her very first, drumveyn, and i was simply enchanted. Emotionally rich and hauntingly evocative, alexandra raifes contemporary novels have earned her comparisons to rosamunde pilcher and barbara erskineand in this compelling new story of family and fate, she returns once again to the fiercely beautif. For a good chunk of the book, i was sorely disappointed and disgusted in the characters and the story, as i do not think affairs are in any way romantic or bittersweet i hated the english patient and the bridges of madison county for this very reason. Alexandra raife books list of books by author alexandra raife.
Will she get through the hardest of times with the support of her friends. Alexandra raife alexandra raife has lived abroad in many countries and worked at a variety of jobs, including a sixyear commission in the raf and many years corunning a highland hotel. Perthshire cycle, book 1 coronet books by raife, alexandra and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Follow alexandra raife and explore their bibliography from s alexandra raife author page. Alexandra raife is the author of books such as a question of trust. It is six years since the three sisters have all been together. Then comes the twist something happens that turns their lives around and sally comes through strong and brave. Alexandra raife books list of books by author alexandra. In the two years since the loss of her husband and twin daughters in a fatal car crash, louise has avoided facing up to the full extent of her bereavement by caring for her husbands elderly greataunt.
The perthshire cycle book series by alexandra raife includes books drumveyn, grianan, sun on snow, and several more. This is the first book i have read by alexandra raife and it certainly wont be the last. She has had no contact with her mothers family since. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. She has been an enthusiastic reader since she could hold books in her hands and constantly dreamed to put her own dreams on paper.
Alexandra raife has 16 books on goodreads with 2507 ratings. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards. Romantic times, for mountain heather alexandra raife is a real find. West coast trilogy, book 3 by raife, alexandra and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Perthshire cycle, book 3 by alexandra raife 19990805 jan 1, 1805. Taking control of the country inn alleviates the pain of the life she left behind, she becomes a takecharge woman and allaround problem solver. Order of rebecca tope books rebecca tope is an english author of crime fiction. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Raifes books are so frickin, compulsively readable to me, and drumveyn, her very first novel, is no exception. Browse series, pseudonyms, synopses, and subgenres. Discover book depositorys huge selection of raife alexandra books online. Mountain heather alexandra raife 0451191404 9780451191403. This is not another book by alexandra raife, but is in fact the larach with another title. Belonging ebook by alexandra raife 9781444769326 rakuten kobo. First there is the tease that is hinted at but not revealed.
Her first plan is to move in with her son and his family, but when that proves unsuccessful, she returns to scotland. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. I tried to read something else to have a break from scotland but had to leave it in the middle as found the writing lacking the brilliant descriptive powers of alexandra raife. Moving on by alexandra raife abebooks passion for books. She has had no contact with her mothers family since leaving brazil as a child. Mountain heather alexandra raife 0451191404 9780451191403 tragedy strikes the life of a young woman when her fianceacute. Discover the best books online or at your local bn bookstoreshop over 6 million books and 4. The wedding gift by alexandra raife and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Read among friends a sweeping tale that will take you from the depths of grief to the heights of happiness perthshire cycle, book 5 by alexandra raife available from rakuten kobo. Shop the latest titles by alexandra raife at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Alyxandra harvey became a published novelist in 2006 with the novel waking. But now aunt bea, too, is dead and louise is robbed of both a dear friend and a home.
Alexandra raife is the author of wild highland home 4. In short order, she unearths a magic mirror, a dread curse, and a tragic, illfated love affair. Find until the spring by raife, alexandra at biblio. She uses an excessive amount of flashbacks to tell the story instead of allowing us to experience events with the characters as they are happening. As i paid for express delivery, this was an utter waste of money as i have already read the larach and it should be made clear that this is not a different book. Alexandra raife is a newly discovered author by me although this book was written in 1997. Mountain heather by alexandra raife and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See the complete perthshire cycle series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. In this contemporary novel of family and fate, alexandra raife returns once again to the fiercely beautiful terrain of todays scottish highlands, where a fragile young woman finds a new season of hope reborn. West coast trilogy, book 1 by raife, alexandra and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The first of alexandra raife s books, which sets the scene for the following eleven. Alexandra ivy is from the midwest, next door to mark twains boyhood stomping ground and likes things casual.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Here is a deceptively simple tale of a modern scottish family, farflung and near to home, facing the typical stresses of everyday life, from divorce to infertility to adoption and all the rest. The reason for their reunion at calder lodge is the death of their stepmother, zaraan event that provokes several unwelcome discoveries. It is several years since i last read an alexandra raife book and i had forgotten how enjoyable they are. Loved the book from start to finish, could read it all again. Author alexandra raifes complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. The rhythm and style of life in a small highland town clearly shine through in insightful alexandra raife s refreshing novels. Fleeing her hectic life in edinburgh, a young beauty seeks refuge in her ardlonach family home on the wild west coast of scotland. Books by alexandra raife author of the larach goodreads. Belonging by alexandra raife and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Perthshire cycle, book 3 by alexandra raife online at alibris.
The larach by alexandra raife abebooks passion for books. Until she runs headon into a man she cant manage a man who makes her realize that sometimes its all right to. When a woman gives up the fastpaced life of london and purchases an isolated cottage on a remote scottish loch, no one believes that she will remain there. Below is a list of alyxandra harveys books in order of when they were first published. Louisa has spent the past three years learning to cope at a basic level with the loss of her twin daughters, looking after an elderly but intelligent distant relation, but now she is on her own again and, needing the money and a roof over her head, goes to work for cass as a shortterm. Alexandra raife biography alexandra raife biography and list of works alexandra raife books covid19 update april 23, 2020. A sweeping tale that will take you from the depths of grief to the heights of happiness perthshire cycle, book 5 28feb20 by alexandra raife. I like some of alexandra raifes books, but this one is awful. Buy until the spring by alexandra raife from amazons fiction books store. She followed it up later that year with dark undertakings, beginning her drew slocombe series. This book will draw you in and make you a fan, not just stories of the chadwick family, but of the rest of marcias work.
Some readers did not like how little plot there was in the book and that there was not a lot of fast moving events in the novel to keep it interesting. It is my favorite raife novel so far ive read 2 others, and it examines what it means to have a frozen life. I can only give this book four stars because alexandra raife uses a storytelling technique that somewhat ruins the read. They are all linked though not actually a series in the usual sense, in that they focus on different people who mostly know each other. Most of her books are so lovely and so easy to read, they evoke country estates, lots of heather and moors, a pair of big, wonderful dogs, and a roaring fire. I discovered writer alexandra raife after finishing her novel, wild highland home, just over one week ago. Discover book depositorys huge selection of alexandra raife books online. Below is a list of rebecca topes books in order of when they were first published. I found it by accident while looking at some similar books, and it totally fit the bill for my kind of comfort reading. Cristi is left an unexpected legacy by her late grandfather.
Find a question of trust by raife, alexandra at biblio. Author alexandra raife s complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Alexandra raife weaves the details of everyday life into a compelling tale. Buy a cheap copy of wild highland home book by alexandra raife. Rebecca tope became a published author in 1999 with her debut novel, a dirty death. Explore books by alexandra raife with our selection at. Buy a cheap copy of belonging book by alexandra raife. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Vanessa, the eldest, a domestic perfectionist in the classic maternal role. Caring is what louise does best, and with the proviso that she will not work in households with children. West coast trilogy, book 2 by raife, alexandra from amazons fiction books store. A novel about drumveyn, a family house that awakens again through the lives of the inhabitants.
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