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'Stunning . . . dark undercurrents and sinister twists' AMANDA ROBSON     'Truth Games is in the very top tier of psychological thrillers' M W CRAVEN     'The...

' A twist that I didn't see coming!' T. M. LOGAN 'Kept me gripped' B. A. PARIS 'Incredibly twisty . . . deliciously satisfying ' CLAIRE ALLAN 'A taut, tantalising...

England, 1932, and the country is in the grip of the Great Depression. To lift the spirits of the nation, Stella Douglas is tasked with writing a history of food...

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'An absorbing and eye-opening account of what the Plantagenets did for us.' - HELEN CASTOR 'Burt and Partington show precisely and engagingly why the Middle Ages matter.' - DAN JONES...

From the outset, Caroline Lamb had a rebellious nature. From childhood she grew increasingly troublesome, experimenting with sedatives like laudanum, and she had a special governess to control her. She...

'An absorbing and eye-opening account of what the Plantagenets did for us.' - HELEN CASTOR 'Burt and Partington show precisely and engagingly why the Middle Ages matter.' - DAN JONES...

Author: Caroline Linden Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 400 The delightful search for the true Carlyle heir continues in this next book in the sexy Desperately Seeking Duke series from...

Author: Lady Antonia Fraser Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 304 'Before biography was fashionable, Antonia Fraser made the past popular' Guardian 'As a pure storyteller, Antonia Fraser has few equals'...

Author: Bettina Bradbury Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 352 Shortlisted for the 2020 Ernest Scott Prize for History Caroline Kearney faced a heart-breaking dilemma. Caroline was a 31-year-old mother of...

The real-life Cinderella story of the very first professional woman astronomer-Caroline Herschel! Comet Chaser is the thrilling and beautifully illustrated biography of a woman who made a lifetime of incredible...

England- our favourite things, by well-known names led by Bill Bryson, Michael Palin and Eric Clapton. This celebration of the English countryside does not only focus on the rolling green...

Edition: First ed.Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingA case of mistaken identity, a web of hidden secrets, and a woman at the centre of it all —...

In the seventeenth century antiquarianism was a well-respected profession and antiquarian works were in demand, particularly amongst the gentry, who were especially interested in establishing lineage and the descent of...

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Secondhand Biography & History Bargain Book Box This collection of fifteen volumes offers a factual survey of historical developments, spanning from the imperial court of Russia and the Baroque age...

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Would you be down in the dumps if, when asked the definition of certain phrases, it was all Greek to you? Let's not beat about the bush: the English language...

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Love arrives at the most unexpected time . . . 1821: Elias Roch has ghastly luck with women. He met Josephine De Clare once and penned dozens of letters hoping...

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'No one before has ever brought out with quite the same vividness the historical background of the country all around us' - "Guardian" - a classic of English landscape history,...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageScotland's story is one of fierce independence, sweeping landscapes, and a people who have shaped the course of...

A must-read biography of an enigmatic personality who helped shape early Melbourne Madame Brussels, the most legendary brothel keeper in nineteenth-century Melbourne, is still remembered and celebrated today. But until...

An examination of the garden plans of eighteenth-century landscape architect Charles Bridgeman, shedding light on his artistic vision and contributions to English garden history. Charles Bridgeman was a popular and...

The classic life of Cromwell by one of Britain's great radical historians A nuanced biography of Oliver Cromwell, breaking down Cromwell's life into different parts- fenland farmer and humble backbencher;...

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A high society amateur detective at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility as an 'old maid' to protect other women in a new and fiercely feminist...

Count to ten and back again with Cleo as she explores the outside world, spotting trees, fish, dogs, frogs and chicks. AGES: 1 to 4 AUTHOR: Award-winning author Stella Blackstone...

From the bestselling biographer and author of the book that inspired the BBC TV series - Jane Austen Rise of a Genius - comes a gorgeously escapist novel about the...

This book encapsulates, through the business and social connections of Charles Roe of Macclesfield and his son, William, the hitherto somewhat elusive period called Georgian. It highlights important families in...

This is a dual biography, exploring the lives of John and Sarah Churchill, first Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. Perhaps the greatest British general of all time and the most...

It was a life of great happiness, for she grew to love her husband deeply. Her country home, her children, the London season and a tour abroad all brought joy...

Author: Alexandra HarrisFormat: Paperback, 129mm x 198mm, 450g, 416 pagesPublished: Thames & Hudson Ltd, United Kingdom, 2023An award-winning study of England's unique and peculiarly insular variant of modernism. While the...

From the number one bestselling author of Miss Austen, a powerful and moving novel featuring Jane Austen's closest friend and confidante ... Early evening, 1804- Anne Sharpe arrives at Godmersham...

The revolutionary account of working-class culture and ideals, reissued as a Penguin Modern Classic to mark the 50th anniversary of its publication This brilliant account of working-class society in its...

A tongue-in-cheek yet practical guide to modern etiquette - from meeting royalty to dealing with cold callers. Practical and invaluable advice on every aspect of modern etiquette, both royal and...

This introduction offers an overview of early English theatre from the earliest recorded vernacular texts in the late medieval period to the closing of the theatres in 1642. Where most...

Gardens of Court and Country provides the first comprehensive overview of the development of the English formal garden from 1630 to 1730. Often overshadowed by the English landscape garden that...

The blockbuster debut love story that will keep you awake until morning - for fans of One Day and Normal People Will and Rosie meet as teenagers. They're opposites in...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: SignedA gripping young adult suspense novel, The Face On The Milk Carton chronicles the unsettling discovery of Janie Johnson, a seemingly...