Last Year's Nightingale

by Claire Lorrimer

'Claire Lorrimer has established herself as one of our top Historical Romance authors.' - Kent Evening Post. Clementine Foster was young, innocent, and wildly in love with a man who didn't even know of her existence. Then one summer night he took her with all the drunken arrogance of a young aristocrat used to having whatever he wanted. The son that was born to Clemetine was the only legitimate heir to the Grayshot inheritance, and, according to the law of the times, she had no right to keep him if Deveril wanted him. However, Clemetine was determined to recover her child, no matter what the cost.

Genres: Historical Fiction

752 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Claire Lorrimer began writing at the age of ten, encouraged by her mother who was the author Denise Robins. Her post as a sub editor on a woman's magazine gave her a close insight into the world of publishing, but it was during the Second World War that her writing career became established. She subsequently turned to historical fiction. These novels on an epic scale feature the lives of passionate and striking heroines set against a strongly drawn historical background, often highlighting the situation of women. Claire Lorrimer lives in rural Kent, and is currently busy writing her latest historical novel.

Reviews

[Shirley]

A very good book of murder and suspense that happened on the west coast in 1906 during the great earthquake.

[Cara Byrne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though it has felt like an age reading this book (printed in the 1980's with fading font and yellowed pages has not been kind to my eyes), I still found it a very good read. I admit, Clementine (Clemencey) was beginning to annoy me towards the end and I wanted to shake her but on the whole, it was an enjoyable read.

[Jelena · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was fun and served its purpose, but sadly a lot of cliches. Not high quality, but interesting easy read.

[Julie · Rating 1 out of 5]

disappointing read