Rosalind Laker
Garlands of Gold
Set in 17th-century Rotterdam, this is the tale of Saskia, a lady’s maid to a wealthy merchant’s wife. Saskia’s real…
The Venetian Mask
Originally published in 1993, this novel of Venice is set in the last quarter of the 18th century. Marietta Fontana,…
The Golden Tulip
Love is in full bloom in this Laker reprint, set against the rich backdrop of 17th-century Holland. Francesca Visser is…
To Dance with Kings
To Dance with Kings is a lengthy, absorbing, and richly detailed family saga that follows the lives and passions of…
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