Lena Kennedy Books

Lena Kennedy's novels are primarily historical romance, deeply rooted in the London East End, the setting she knew intimately throughout her life. Her writing evokes the distinct atmosphere of this area, weaving compelling narratives of love and lived experience across time. Kennedy crafted her stories with a keen eye for detail, creating characters whose authenticity and emotional depth resonate with readers. Her work continues to captivate those seeking rich, romantic tales grounded in historical settings.

The Inn on the Marsh
240 pages
9 hours of reading
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The Malted Shovel, exuberant heart and soul of Hollingbury Hamlet, buzzed with talk while the ale flowed - talk of the romance between Lucinda and Joe Lee, of the Crimea and the terror of Napoleon. At the tavern, hard-headed Beatrice and her sister Dot care for their invalid father and for Lucinda, their pretty orphaned niece. The inn is their livelihood but village business is ever Beat's business too. And now some dark cloud has descended on them all.
Autumn Alley
512 pages
18 hours of reading
5.0(1)Add rating
Gas lights and horse drawn buses, gin-soaked night clubs and fluttering lace curtains: the world of AUTUMN ALLEY.
Lily, My Lovely
448 pages
16 hours of reading
4.3(81)Add rating
A novel by the author of "Kate of Clyve Shore", "Owen Oliver", "The Dandelion Seed", "The Inn on the Marsh", "Lady Penelope", and "Down in our Street".

The Inn on the Marsh

Autumn Alley

Lily, My Lovely