Romantic Novelists' Association Awards (RoNA Awards)
1 appearances
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Edition 25 (1980) Winner
Joanna Trollope
ジョアンナ・トロロープ
Joanna Trollope
Pen Names:
Caroline Harvey（Pseudonym used for writing historical romances）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1943-12-09 （Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire）
- Nationality
- United Kingdom, England
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Unknown
- Residence History
- Reigate, Surrey → West London
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist
- Active Years
- 1978-2024
- Influenced By
- Anthony Trollope
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate County School for Girls | — | — | — | 不明 | United Kingdom |
| St Hugh's College, Oxford | — | English | — | 1961-1965 | United Kingdom |
Reigate County School for Girls
Period:
不明
Country:
United Kingdom
St Hugh's College, Oxford
English
Period:
1961-1965
Year of Graduation:
1965
Country:
United Kingdom
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Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Romantic Novel of the Year Award | Parson Harding's Daughter | — | Romantic Novelists' Association | Winner |
| — | Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) | — | — | British Government | Recipient |
Romantic Novel of the Year Award
1980
Work:
Parson Harding's Daughter
Organization:
Romantic Novelists' Association
Result:
Winner
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Organization:
British Government
Result:
Recipient
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Rector's Wife
1991 Contemporary FictionStory of a rector's wife seeking independence.
FamilyMarriageIndependence
Adaptations
- [TV Series] The Rector's Wife (1994)
The Choir
1988 Contemporary FictionHuman drama surrounding a cathedral choir.
CommunityTraditionChange
Adaptations
- [TV Miniseries] The Choir / Ian Curteis (1995)
A Village Affair
1989 Contemporary FictionExplores a lesbian affair in a village.
LesbianismSocial Norms
Adaptations
- [Television] A Village Affair
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Aga saga style contemporary family dramasAstute observations of everyday lifeTraditional novels mirroring reality
- Recurring Motifs
- Family dynamicsMarriage and divorceRural communitiesEmotional conflicts
Legacy
Popular British contemporary novelist known for insightful portrayals of family and relationships, often labeled Aga sagas. Fifth-generation niece of Anthony Trollope.
Quotes
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Oddly my name has been no professional help at all!
Source: Interview
Trivia
- Fifth-generation niece of Victorian novelist Anthony Trollope.
- Used the pseudonym Caroline Harvey for historical romances.
- Studied English at St Hugh's College, Oxford.