Books like Scent of Cloves by Norah Lofts
Norah Lofts’ novel follows Julie Ashley, a young woman from Cromwell‑ruled Ireland who loses her family and identity amid the political turmoil of the 1600s. Rescued from starvation by a Dutch sea captain, Julie is transported from Amsterdam to the Dutch East Indies. There she is introduced into a "Glove Marriage," an arranged union with a man she has never met. Set on the island of Rua, the story explores the clash between luxury and cruelty in a colonial context, testing Julie’s virtues and leaving her fate uncertain until the novel’s conclusion.
First publish date: 1957
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Norah Lofts
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