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Lady Of Hay Paperback – May 10 1996

by Barbara Erskine (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,041 ratings
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Jo Clifford, successful journalist, is all set to debunk the idea of past-life regression in her next magazine series. But when she herself submits to a simple hypnotic session, she suddenly finds herself reliving the experiences of Matilda, Lady of Hay, the wife of a baron at the time of King John.

As she learns of Matilda's unhappy marriage, her love for the handsome Richard de Clare and the brutal threats of death at the hands of King John, it becomes clear that Jo's past and present are hopelessly entwined. Eight hundred years on, a story of secret passion and unspeakable treachery is about to begin again...

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  1. Print length
    768 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    UK General Books
  4. Publication date
    May 10 1996
  5. Dimensions
    11.1 x 3.8 x 17.8 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    9780006497806
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0006497806
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From the Publisher

'Barbara Erskine can make us feel the cold, smell the filth, and experience some of the fear of the power of evil men ... The author's story telling talent is undeniable' - The Times

'Fascinating, absorbing, original - and hypnotic' - She

'So well researched and so well written that it is almost impossible to put down. The novel has everything that readers of racy fiction could ask for: beautiful characters, exotic settings, and passion ... situations and characters that are so completely convincing that they come to life' - The Philadelphia Inquirer

About the Author

A historian by training, Barbara Erskine is the author of six bestselling novels that demonstrate her interest in both history and the supernatural, plus two collections of short stories. Her books have appeared at least twenty 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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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0006497802
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ UK General Books (May 10 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 768 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780006497806
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0006497806
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 389 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.1 x 3.8 x 17.8 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,041 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
3,041 global ratings

Top reviews from Canada

karen mac donald
5.0 out of 5 stars Great time travel.
Reviewed in Canada on November 27, 2023
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This book was so good I read it twice.
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Sidney Lynne Lott
4.0 out of 5 stars It’s extremely lengthy!
Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2024
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It’s too heavy to travel with. It’s probably 6 inches thick. Should be a trilogy - 3 thinner novels!
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K
5.0 out of 5 stars Out of print .Glad I could find it.
Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2023
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Book was out of print so thrilled when I found it.
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Terri Gregor
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reading
Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2022
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Excellent book will not disappoint
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E. A. Lewis
3.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful history, it's the modern people I want gone...
Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2003
I bought and read this book when I was 13 and visited London. At 13 I adored it passionately. At much older than 13, I find it a bit laughable.
First, I agree with several reviewers who object to the "strong, independent" heroine being raped and abused, and finding her "happily ever after" with one (!!!) of her rapists. His excuse was that he was hypnotically regressed to King John at the time. Oh, well, of course.
The historical parts of the book are outstanding, detailed and well-researched, and they win 100% of the three stars that I give this book. Readers of Sharon Kay Penman's _Here Be Dragons_ will find this an excellent companion piece. In fact, if you love medieval Welsh history, I highly recommend getting this book and just flipping the pages whenever the modern characters appear.
The original cover art I have from my British edition reads, "Fascinating, absorbing, and original." The first two are subjective, but as many reviewers have pointed out, it is hardly original; Anya Seton's _Green Darkness_ and Mary Luke's _Nonesuch Lure_ played the same themes at least 20 years before _Lady of Hay_ was published. But it became even less original when Barbara Erksine began searching out abused women in British history and did the same thing over and over again, injecting historically inaccurate feminism along the way. _Lady of Hay_ is definitely the best of her efforts in the past-life regression genre.
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Mrs. Donna M. Treverton
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my Favorites
Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2020
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I have enjoyed this book several times since it came out in the mid-80's. This copy was for a gift.
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Diana Coomber
4.0 out of 5 stars A enthralling story of reincarnation
Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2020
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Received in good time from AwesomeBooks; their Customer Service was diligent and speedy with their help. A good storyline, well crafted characters. Enjoyed it immensely. I look forward to reading more of her books.
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Margaret Bernard
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2019
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Really enjoyed this book. I found the format a little large and heavy for older folks but it is well worth overlooking that and enjoying a really excellent novel.
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Nanny
5.0 out of 5 stars Lady of hay
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2024
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Brilliant very moving love all Barbara Red line books
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Silvia
2.0 out of 5 stars Good condition
Reviewed in Belgium on January 17, 2024
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The book itself came in perfect condition. The story is patronizing, patriarchal and a complete waste of time
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maritxe
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping novel!!
Reviewed in Spain on May 12, 2021
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It won't disappoint you if what you're looking for is a real story, not only well written, but with a strong background and base. Always read in original language to taste the authentic flavour of the whole story!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifuly written
Reviewed in Australia on June 30, 2019
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What a writer, and what a story. Twists and turns with each chapter. This author has you right there with each character like a ghost in the shadows. I could not stop reading.
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Diana D. Dart
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating and Intense
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2013
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As a huge fan of historical novels and all things British, this famous Erskine story was a must read. I'm lamenting that it took so long to get at it, but now that I've devoured it in a few days, my reader's mind will never be the same. With intense characters, an almost mind-boggling plot and rich historical detail, I quite literally could not put this down. Thanks to the Kindle edition on my iPhone, I didn't have to ;)

Erskine keeps you guessing, cheering and even raging at the extensive cast of characters. Not a romance novel, per say, this story has threads of tragedy and drama that tear at the heart. I could never bring myself to truly adore any of the men (and there are a lot of them!), and the heroine(s) drove me crazy at times, but the intertwined story of Jo Clifford and Matilda hooked me from the opening chapter. Kudos to Erskine's style, where scenes are set with exquisite word pictures and character's actions are unpredictable and often brash.

This novel will not be for everyone, with several scenes of violence and a somewhat plodding middle section. But if you enjoy historical fiction told in a fresh way (albeit in a 25-year-old novel), this book will be a treat. I'll not compare LoH to the Outlander series (which I love unashamedly), but the twisting time periods and stark contrasts remind this reader of Jamie & Claire. Go into Lady of Hay with an open mind and be prepared to have this master storyteller walk you through an incredible story of two women and one destiny.
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