A Wind Through the Heather Tapa blanda - 2001

Elaine K. Dakers was born in 1905 and her first novel was published when she was just seventeen. She adopted the pen-name of Jane Lane to reflect the historical nature of her books, Lane being the maiden name of her grandmother, a descendant of the Herefordshire branch of Lanes who sheltered King Charles II after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester. A versatile and dynamic author, Jane Lane wrote over forty works of fiction, biography, history, and children s books. She is perhaps best known for her books about the Stuart period and 18th century Scotland, written from a Catholic and Royalist perspective. A State of Mind is unique among her books, being set in a dystopian future. She died in 1978. Miss Lane towers head and shoulders above the rest The New Statesman A writer who offersfaithfulness to historical fact and style The Sunday Times One of the few contemporary writers who excel both as novelists and historians The Tablet"