judith kinghorn
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Hello and welcome to my website where you’ll find more information about me and my books.
My novels are set in the early part of the Twentieth century, a time of tumultuous change and social upheaval, and the dawn of a new era for women. Though still constrained by gender and status, inhibited by custom and lack of education, these are the women I endeavour to give voice to.
Clarissa, Edina, Cora, Sylvia, Daisy, Mabel, Pearl and Ottoline were all inspired by real women, and real lives. Often, as I was writing, more minor characters with equally strong voices insisted on being heard, too. I hope you hear them; their humour, joy, wisdom and, sometimes, sadness. And I hope you see them as clearly as I did; that your mind’s eye - which can be so powerful when immersed in a book - transports you back to those forgotten voices and places.
Judith
judith’s latest book
The Echo of Twilight
Set in London, Northumberland and the Highlands of Scotland, this is the story of Pearl and Ottoline: an unlikely friendship forged in extraordinary times, bound in secrets and lies, and a search for the truth.
“Kinghorn has created an enchanting atmospheric work of historical fiction that is a rich blend of Downton Abbey and Jane Eyre.”
— BOOKLIST (USA)
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“Kinghorn carefully weaves the story of love and self-discovery into the solemn tapestry of war, loss, and mental instability… to tell this immersive and historically sound coming-of-age tale.”
“Judith Kinghorn excels at this time period... Those who love the blockbuster show Downton Abbey will find much to enjoy in The Snow Globe.”
“Exquisite... a sensual and visual feast of a story, and a powerful follow-up to last year’s enthralling debut. The Memory of Lost Senses is a mesmerising book.”
“An enchanting début… big storytelling stuff of social and political change spanning the First World War and beyond. It’s a glorious read, highly recommended. ”
LOVEREADING VIEW ON THE LAST SUMMER
a 2012 MEGA Debut
One of our Great Reads You May Have Missed
An enchanting, sweeping debut of big storytelling, of social and political change spanning
the First World War and beyond. Perfect for reading groups and fans of Kate Morton and Downton Abbey.
It's a glorious read, highly recommended.
SARAH BROADHURST
