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Lady of Hay

By Barbara Erskine
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Lady of Hay tells the captivating tale of Jo Clifford, a London journalist determined to disprove past-life memories. However, under hypnosis, she experiences the life of Matilda, a noblewoman in King John's era. Through Matilda's trials of love, betrayal, and survival, Jo discovers deep connections between their worlds, uncovering a story of passion and treachery that transcends centuries.
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Ideal for fans of historical fiction and time-slip narratives, this novel appeals to readers who enjoy richly woven stories blending past and present with romance and suspense.

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A story spanning centuries. A long awaited revenge.

An enduring classic – an utterly compelling and atmospheric historical fiction novel that will take your breath away!

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A story spanning centuries. A long awaited revenge.

In London, journalist Jo Clifford plans to debunk the belief in past-lives in a hard-hitting magazine piece. But her scepticism is shaken when a hypnotist forces her to relive the experiences of Matilda, Lady of Hay, a noblewoman during the reign of King John.

She learns of Matilda's unhappy marriage, her love for the handsome Richard de Clare, and the brutal death threats handed out by King John, before it becomes clear that Jo’s past and present are inevitably entwined. She realises that eight hundred years on, Matilda’s story of secret passion and unspeakable treachery is about to repeat itself…

Barbara Erskine’s iconic debut novel still delights generations of readers thirty years after its first publication.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007250868

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 48.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 848

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About the Author

A historian by training, Barbara Erskine is the author of ten bestselling novels that demonstrate her interest in both history and the supernatural, plus two collections of short stories. Lady of Hay was her first novel and has now sold well over a million copies worldwide. Her books have appeared in twenty-three different languages. She lives with her family in an ancient manor house near Colchester, and in a cottage near Hay-on Wye.

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