Elizabeth Jane Howard

Elizabeth Jane Howard

5 Series

Elizabeth Jane Howard is an English novelist renowned for her Cazalet Chronicles, a family saga set during wartime England. The quartet was adapted into a BBC series, The Cazalets. Howard cites Jane Austen as her primary literary influence.

Author: Elizabeth Jane Howard Rewritten synopsis: In Elizabeth Jane Howard's novel, a family's intricate dynamics unfold across generations. The Cazalet siblings navigate the challenges of World War II, managing their estate and personal lives amidst societal upheaval. The story delves into themes of love, loss, and resilience, capturing the essence of a family's struggle to maintain unity and tradition. Through richly drawn characters and poignant narrative, Howard offers a compelling exploration of familial bonds and individual growth during turbulent times.

Cazalet Chronicles

The Light Years

(1990)

Marking Time

(1991)

Confusion

(1993)

Casting Off

(1995)

All Change

(2013)

Standalone Novels

The Beautiful Visit

(1950)

The Long View

(1956)

The Sea Change

(1959)

After Julius

(1965)

Something In Disguise

(1969)

Odd Girl Out

(1972)

Getting It Right

(1998)

Falling

(1999)

Love All

(2008)

The Amazing Adventures of Freddie Whitemouse

(2017)

Short Story Collections

We Are For The Dark

(1951)

MR Wrong

(1973)

Marriage

(1998)

Three Miles Up and Other Strange Stories

(2003)

Non-Fiction

Slipstream

(2002)

Anthologies

The Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories

(1964)

The Virago Book of Ghost Stories

(1987)

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