This author is celebrated for her prolific output of historical novels, crafting compelling narratives under various pen names including the well-known Jean Plaidy, Victoria Holt, and Philippa Carr. Her literary works delve deeply into the past, masterfully reconstructing historical periods with vivid characters and dramatic storylines. She excels at exploring the complexities of human emotion within richly detailed historical settings, captivating a wide readership across her diverse literary personas. Her ability to transport readers to different eras while examining universal themes has solidified her significant place in historical fiction.
With the defeat of the Spanish Armada, gentle Linnet Pennlyon imagines herlife will be both secure and peaceful. But her quiet beauty attracts theroving eye of Colum Casvellyn, the powerful lord of Castle Paling. When heseduces her, marriage is inevitable. And gradually Linnet accepts her lifeat Castle Paling -- and the violent, passionate man she married soreluctantly. Then Maria arrives -- and the woman they call 'The Witch fromthe Sea' will bring terrible danger to Linnet and her children...