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How to Fall in Love

How to Fall in Love

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`Tender, funny and romantic' Marie Claire Christine Rose is crossing the Ha'penny Bridge in Dublin late one night when she sees a stranger, Adam, poised to jump. Desperate to help,...
Openhearted: Eighty Years of Love, Loss, Laughter and Letting Go

Openhearted: Eighty Years of Love, Loss, Laughter and Letting Go

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A refreshingly frank, engaging and uplifting memoir of resilience, hope and love At 20 Londoner Ann Ingle fell madly in love with an Irish fellow she met on holiday in...
Lady Glenconner's Picnic Papers

Lady Glenconner's Picnic Papers

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Lady Anne Glenconner invites both old friends and new acquaintances to join her in The Picnic Papers . Together, they explore the curious British obsession with dining alfresco, despite our...
The Middle Temple

The Middle Temple

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Author: George GodwinBinding: HardbackPublished: Staples Press, 1954Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides a comprehensive account of the Middle Temple, one of London's historic Inns of...
A Guide To Roman Britain

A Guide To Roman Britain

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Author: Leonard CottrellBinding: HardbackPublished: Chilton Books, Philadelphia, 1966Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis volume presents a triumph of archaeological investigation. The text describes a fascinating and detailed...
Politicians, Diplomacy And War In Modern British History

Politicians, Diplomacy And War In Modern British History

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Author: Keith RobbinsBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hambledon Press, 1994Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book examines the intricate relationships between political figures, diplomatic strategies, and armed conflicts within the...
Entertaining With Cranks

Entertaining With Cranks

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Author: Kay Canter, Daphne Bates, John LawrenceBinding: HardbackPublished: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis culinary guide presents a collection of recipes and...
Lionel Edwards: Master Of The Sporting Scene

Lionel Edwards: Master Of The Sporting Scene

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Author: J.N.P WatsonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Sportsman's Press, 1986Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a comprehensive account of Lionel Edwards's life and artistic contributions. The narrative explores...
Victoria: A Biography

Victoria: A Biography

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Author: Christopher HibbertBinding: HardbackPublished: Books for Pleasure, 1980Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a comprehensive biography of Queen Victoria, a pivotal figure in British history. Hibbert...
Victorian Country Pubs

Victorian Country Pubs

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Author: John Larkins & Don MuirBinding: HardbackPublished: Adelaide; Rigby Publishers;, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the rich history and cultural significance of public...
The Church And Scottish Social Development: 1780-1870

The Church And Scottish Social Development: 1780-1870

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Author: Stewart MechieBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1960Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis academic work examines the profound influence of the church on the evolution of Scottish...
The Double-Cross System: In The War Of 1939 To 1945

The Double-Cross System: In The War Of 1939 To 1945

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Author: J.C. MastermanBinding: HardbackPublished: Yale University Press, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical account uncovers the intricate workings of the British intelligence operation during World War...
My Dearest Augusta: A Biography Of Augusta Leigh, Byron's Half-Sister

My Dearest Augusta: A Biography Of Augusta Leigh, Byron's Half-Sister

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Author: Peter GunnBinding: HardbackPublished: The Bodley Head Ltd, 1968Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a biographical account of Augusta Leigh, who was Lord...
Lord Hervey: Eighteenth-Century Courtier

Lord Hervey: Eighteenth-Century Courtier

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Author: Robert HalsbandBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford : Clarendon Press, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book presents a biographical account of Lord Hervey, a prominent figure in the...
Letters To Margaret Bridges: (1915-1919)

Letters To Margaret Bridges: (1915-1919)

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Author: John MasefieldBinding: HardbackPublished: CARCANET, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsJohn Masefield's correspondence with Margaret Bridges forms the core of this compelling volume. These letters, written between...
Mary Curzon: The Story Of The Heiress From Chicago Who Married Lord Curzon Viceroy Of India

Mary Curzon: The Story Of The Heiress From Chicago Who Married Lord Curzon Viceroy Of India

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Author: Nigel NicolsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Harper & Row, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book chronicles the life of Mary Curzon, an American heiress from Chicago. She embarked...
Statesmen And Politicians Of The Stuart Age

Statesmen And Politicians Of The Stuart Age

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Author: Timothy EustaceBinding: SoftbackPublished: Macmillan, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book offers an in-depth examination of the prominent statesmen and politicians who shaped the Stuart Age....
The Jubilee Years: 1887-1897

The Jubilee Years: 1887-1897

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Author: Roger HudsonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1996Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book compiles significant events and narratives from the decade spanning 1887 to 1897....
Memoirs Of The Public And Private Life Of Queen Caroline

Memoirs Of The Public And Private Life Of Queen Caroline

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Author: Joseph NightingaleBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1978Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis volume presents a comprehensive account of Queen Caroline's life, encompassing both her public...
English Journey

English Journey

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Author: J. B. PriestleyBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1997Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis volume offers a candid and authentic record of one individual's observations and...
Nelson And Emma

Nelson And Emma

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Author: Roger HudsonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1994Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a compelling narrative centered on the lives of two prominent historical...
Akenfield: Portrait Of An English Village

Akenfield: Portrait Of An English Village

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Author: Ronald BlytheBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 2002Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsAkenfield offers a profound look into the lives of individuals residing in a quintessential...
The Eventful History Of The Mutiny And Piratical Seizure Of Hms Bounty: Its Causes And Consequences

The Eventful History Of The Mutiny And Piratical Seizure Of Hms Bounty: Its Causes And Consequences

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Author: Sir John BarrowBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a comprehensive historical account of the infamous Mutiny on the HMS...
A Memoir Of The 'Forty-Five

A Memoir Of The 'Forty-Five

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Author: The Chevalier De Johnstone; Introduction by Brian Rawson.Binding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical memoir provides a firsthand account of the...
The Life And Death Of Thomas Becket: Chancellor Of England And Archbishop Of Canterbury

The Life And Death Of Thomas Becket: Chancellor Of England And Archbishop Of Canterbury

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Author: George GreenawayBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1961Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis volume chronicles the life and demise of Thomas Becket. It details his influential roles...
The White Witch: A New Historical Novel Set In The Adventurous Days Of Charles I By The Author Of Green Dolphin Country

The White Witch: A New Historical Novel Set In The Adventurous Days Of Charles I By The Author Of Green Dolphin Country

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Author: Elizabeth GoudgeBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1958Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis historical novel transports readers to the tumultuous era of Charles I. The...
John Donne: Life, Mind & Art

John Donne: Life, Mind & Art

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Author: John CareyBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber & Faber, London, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a comprehensive study of John Donne, a prominent figure...
Proconsul In Politics: A Study Of Lord Milner In Opposition And In Power

Proconsul In Politics: A Study Of Lord Milner In Opposition And In Power

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Author: A. M. GollinBinding: HardbackPublished: Anthony Blond, 1964Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a comprehensive examination of Lord Milner's political career. It meticulously details his...
Lady Unknown: The Life Of Angela Burdett-Coutts

Lady Unknown: The Life Of Angela Burdett-Coutts

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Author: Edna HealeyBinding: HardbackPublished: Coward McCann & Geoghegan, NY, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerLady Unknown: The Life of Angela Burdett-Coutts offers a compelling narrative of a...
St. George's Hospital, Kew 1912-1980: An Early Anglican Hospital (SIGNED)

St. George's Hospital, Kew 1912-1980: An Early Anglican Hospital (SIGNED)

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Author: Norman J. MarshallBinding: HardbackPublished: Norman J. Marshall, 1981Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis book chronicles the significant history of St. George's Hospital in Kew. It meticulously...
The Victorians (Three-Volume Set) (SIGNED)

The Victorians (Three-Volume Set) (SIGNED)

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Author: Tony Dingle, Richard Broome, and Susan PriestleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Fairfax, Syme, & Weldon Associates, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThe Victorians: Arriving, Making Their Mark, Settling is a...
Scottish Kings

Scottish Kings

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Author: Gordon DonaldsonBinding: HardbackPublished: B. T. Batsford Ltd, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a comprehensive account of the monarchs who ruled Scotland. It chronicles...
War In South Africa And The Dark Continent: From Savagery To Civilization

War In South Africa And The Dark Continent: From Savagery To Civilization

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Author: William Harding; Donald MacDonald; assisted by John SandesBinding: HardbackPublished: The Australian Publishing Company, 1899Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book tells the strange story of a...
A Visitor's Short History Guide To Port Arthur 1830-1877

A Visitor's Short History Guide To Port Arthur 1830-1877

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Author: Alex Graeme-Evans & Michael RossBinding: SoftbackPublished: Regal Publications, 1995Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book serves as a concise historical guide for visitors to Port Arthur....
The Book Of Heroic Failures: The Official Handbook Of The Not Terribly Good Club Of Great Britain

The Book Of Heroic Failures: The Official Handbook Of The Not Terribly Good Club Of Great Britain

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Author: Stephen PileBinding: HardbackPublished: Routledge & Kegan Paul , 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis handbook details the chronicles of the Not Terribly Good Club of Great...
The Trial Of Charles I

The Trial Of Charles I

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Author: C. V. WedgwoodBinding: SoftbackPublished: Penguin, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book recounts the trial of Charles I. It details the events, key figures, and political...
History Of England From The Invasion Of Julius Caesar To The Death Of George II (Four-Volume Set)

History Of England From The Invasion Of Julius Caesar To The Death Of George II (Four-Volume Set)

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Author: Hume, David / Smollett, Tobias, / Farr, E. / Nolan, E.H.Binding: HardbackPublished: G. Virtue, London, 1872Condition remarks:Book: AcceptableJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe History of England...
The Big Book of Favourite Irish Myths and Legends

The Big Book of Favourite Irish Myths and Legends

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In this beautifully illustrated book readers are introduced to the greatest Irish stories of all time. From tales of the mighty Fianna and the great warrior Cuchulainn, to star-crossed lovers...
I Love Kings and Queens: 400 Fantastic Facts

I Love Kings and Queens: 400 Fantastic Facts

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After the Battle of Hastings, King Harold's tattoos were used to identify his body. Elizabeth of York was the model for the Queen in the first deck of cards. Queen...
Harry's War: the True Story of Prince Harry's Heroism in Afghanistan

Harry's War: the True Story of Prince Harry's Heroism in Afghanistan

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On February 28, 2008, to great international surprise, the British Ministry of Defense released a statement acknowledging that Prince Harry--son of the late Princess Diana and third in line to...
Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors.  The Sunday

Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors. The Sunday

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Meghan Markle's trajectory from unknown actress to world icon is remarkable. After a childhood spent on Hollywood film sets, she fount hard for stardom. But even when she landed her...
Tyrone's Rebellion: The Outbreak of the Nine Years War in Tudor

Tyrone's Rebellion: The Outbreak of the Nine Years War in Tudor

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As a study of both Tudor Anglo-Irish relations and the sixteenth-century, Morgan's work is first rate, thoughtful, well-researched and subtle. ARCHIVES Fascinating piece of detective work...No serious student of late...
Modern Irish Drama

Modern Irish Drama

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"Modern Irish Drama" reprints the complete texts of twelve plays by the major Irish playwrights - W.B.Yeats, Lady Gregory, J.M.Synge, Bernard Shaw, Sean O'Casey, Brendan Behan, Samuel Beckett and Brian...
Somerville and Ross: The World of the Irish R.M.

Somerville and Ross: The World of the Irish R.M.

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Somerville and Ross were two extraordinary Irish writers. Cousins and products of the Anglo-Irish ascendancy world, they reacted both with and against their environment to present in their books a...
Nesting

Nesting

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Longlisted for the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction From an unforgettable new voice in Irish fiction, a heart-pounding, life-affirming story about one woman trying to leave her marriage and start...