Four Generations by Naomi Jacob
Four Generations is the fourth book in the classic Gollantz Saga, following the lives and loves of the Gollantz family over several generations. Three years after returning from Italy,...
Young Emmanuel by Naomi Jacob
Young Emmanuel is the third book in the classic Gollantz Saga, following the lives and loves of the Gollantz family over several generations. History is fated to repeat itself...
That Wild Lie by Naomi Jacob
That Wild Lie is the second book in the bestselling Gollantz Saga – an historical family saga tracing the lives and loves of the Gollantz family over several generations....
Naomi Jacob 1884 to 1964
August 27th 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of the prolific author, biographer and broadcaster Naomi Jacob. This website celebrates her life and work, and the first...
The Founder of the House by Naomi Jacob
The Founder of the House is the first book in the bestselling Gollantz Saga – an historical family saga tracing the lives and loves of the Gollantz family over...
Ripon North Yorkshire
Naomi Jacob’s family had important connections to Ripon in North Yorkshire. Her maternal grandfather was twice mayor of the town, and owned the Unicorn Hotel. Her father was headmaster,...
Sirmione Lake Garda
In 1930, Naomi Jacob moved to Sirmione on Lake Garda. She took a villa, which was called “Casa Mickie”, Mickie being the name Jacob was known as to family...
Naomi Jacob on Desert Island Discs
On Monday the 9th June 1958, Naomi Jacob was interviewed by Roy Plomley for the BBC radio programme Desert Island Discs. Sadly, a full recording of the programme no...
Reviews for The Gollantz Saga
What they’ve said about The Gollantz Saga: “Recommended. Ms Jacob writes skilfully and with that fine professional assurance we have come to expect of her.” The Times “Impressive.” London...