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Carol Townend writes atmospheric Historical Romances and Sagas set in England and Europe. Born in Yorkshire, she went to a convent school high on the Whitby cliffs. Later, she studied history at Royal Holloway College, London. She lives in London with her husband and daughter.

Carol's first novel, Sapphire in the Snow, won the RNA New Writers' Award. Two other novels were shortlisted for the RoNA Rose award - Betrothed to the Barbarian in 2013 and Unveiling Lady Clare in 2015.

Carol loves research, and spends too much time hunting for excuses to go on research trips. She can often be seen teetering on the battlements of various stately homes or castles. ...more

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The Novice Bride
3.66 avg rating — 132 ratings — published 2007 — 23 editions
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Bound to the Barbarian (Pal...
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Lady Isobel's Champion (Kni...
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Unveiling Lady Clare (Knigh...
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Sapphire in the Snow
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message 6: by Saleh
Dec 24, 2008 10:51AM

Saleh Hi.What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?PLZ Answer The Question In My Profile.


message 5: by Holly
Oct 06, 2008 03:48AM

Holly Jacobs Hi, Carol!

Thanks so much for friending me!

Holly

ONCE UPON A THANKSGIVING, 10/08


message 4: by Rowena
Sep 22, 2008 07:58AM

Rowena Hi, Carol,

Thank you for adding me. What great titles you have!

Best wishes
Rowena Cherry

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message 3: by Shelagh
Sep 10, 2008 01:15AM

Shelagh Hi Carol,

Thanks for adding me as a friend.


message 2: by Ilyn
Aug 29, 2008 03:32AM

Ilyn Ross Dear Carol,

Thank you for accepting my friend-request. Good fortune on your books.

Please visit these groups when you have a chance: “Happy & Brainy Group” and “To the Glory of Man”.

Have a wonderful day. Warmest regards.



message 1: by Daniel
Jul 27, 2008 08:17PM

Daniel
Carol, I've added Blackthorn Winter and some of your other books to my to read list.


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