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A Secret Woman by Rose Solari Louise Terry is the quintessential modern woman — a successful and independent artist, sexually confident and headstrong, she’s determined to carve out a life for herself where her painting comes first and where she can avoid messy romantic entanglements. But when her estranged mother, Margaret, dies, leaving a box of documents, photos, and journals, Louise discovers in its contents a new and very different woman from the difficult and enigmatic one who raised her. This Margaret was admired by Catholic priests and Wiccan priestesses alike for her spiritual gifts and was working, at the time of her death, on the life story of a twelfth -century girl saint of revolutionary and dangerous ideas. Determined to solve the mystery of her mother’s secret life, Louise travels to England, where she meets her mother’s former lover, the acclaimed playwright Lawrence Ware, who first helps and then tries to derail Louise’s search for the truth. -
Bermuda Shorts by James Patterson In clothing, Bermuda shorts are a kind of casual formal wear – and in this collection of essays, Bermuda Shorts is the perfect metaphor for James J. Patterson’s fundamentally serious but playful literary style. Patterson grew up with a foot planted in each of two worlds, one in Washington DC, and one in rural Ontario, where his Canadian mother insisted the family spend their summers. His father, one of the wizards of twentieth-century newspaper publishing, introduced him to the big city’s wheels of money and power, which he would later navigate as an entrepreneur. But those Canadian summers introduced him to a different world – one where a cedar strip boat was better than any car, and where the ghosts of those who’d previously inhabited the family’s island house floated out over the water of Lovesick Lake. It is those two worlds that blend in this collection of reflections about what it means to be an artist, an iconoclast, a patriot, and a man.- Paperback
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Billy Christmas by Mark Pritchard Billy Christmas is a boy with a man’s problems. Since his father disappeared mysteriously last Christmas, Billy’s mom has withdrawn into her grief, neglecting him and everything else. Now, in addition to his schoolwork, Billy must also keep the household running for both of them, paying the bills from their ever-dwindling bank account. Meanwhile, his father’s departure has become the chief topic of conversation in the small town of Marlow, and most of Billy’s classmates either ignore or bully him. He relies on his best friend Katherine for strength, and on his own inner certainty that somewhere, somehow, his father is still alive and wants to come home. Then, twelve days before Christmas, Billy is given a magical challenge, a series of twelve difficult and dangerous tasks. If he completes them all, his dream of being reunited with his missing dad might come true.- Paperback
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Cotswolds Scene is a beautiful photographic book showing the charm of the Cotswolds villages and landscapes. It also includes Bath and Stratford upon Avon- Format: Paperback
- Content: 160 pages
- Size: 250mm x 195mm
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Morse - Lewis, Endeavour and Oxford edited by John Mair with Richard Lance Keeble and Heidi Boon Rickard Morse is Oxford and Oxford is Morse. It has been since Endeavour Morse first burst onto TV screens worldwide in 1987. There have been close to 100 episodes of the murder mystery series of Morse, Lewis and Endeavour. This comprehensive guide gives you a tour of the relevant locations but also a tour of Colin Dexter and his mind plus an appraisal of Morse, the detective, from the former Chief Constable of his force. It is full of useful information, extracts from the series and maps of locations. Format: Paperback Content: 140 pages Size: 171mm x 216mm This book is an informative guide to Morse's creator, Colin Dexter: his writings, leisure activities, pub-goings and their place in the city. A book that ticks all the boxes:- Oxford - including landmarks seen on the TV series
- Morse
- Quotes: 'I don't think Lewis, I deduce. I only ever deduce.'
- Landmarks seen on the TV series
- Locator maps
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This book celebrates one of Oxford's most distinctive areas, close to the city centre - Jericho.- Content: 80 pages
- Format: Paperback
- Size: 245mm x 190mm
- Foreword written by Sir Philip Pullman
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Oxford – a rapid guide – a handy book to carry around with you whilst visiting Oxford- Format: Paperback
- Content: 32 pages
- Size: 148mm x 210mm
- Written in English, French and German (all in one book)
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Passing the Torch is an inspirational sports book for women and girls initiated by Lady Mary Peters. A series of short inspirational stories from established sportswomen across a variety of disciplines.- Format: Paperback
- Content: 180 pages
- Size: 171mm x 216mm
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This three-part book is a collection of beautiful poems by Melanie Spence which are illuminated by her many artistic and striking illustrations as well as being a direct copy of her handwritten originals.- Book One - written when Mell was at school. These poems were written during her teenage years
- Book Two - written whilst Mell was older and away from home
- Book Three - this part was written during Mell's final years - it is lighter, funnier and sees an amusing side of life
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Rocking in Oxford – A lively personal exposé of the rock music scene in Oxford in the 1960’s and 70’s. Many rare and unpublished photos Read how:- The Beatles came to Oxford (3 times)
- The Rolling Stones had to spend £1,000 on a flight to appear at Magdalen College
- When 30 people turned up to hear Status Quo
- How David Bowie appeared at Oxford’s Town Hall “all dressed up like radiator lagging …”
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The Cotswolds – a practical guide & souvenir – a handy book which is easy to carry around with you whilst travelling the tourist areas Cotswolds- 32 pages
- Soft cover
- Incorporates English, French, German and Japanese (all the languages are in one book)
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The Cotswolds Souvenir Guide – a handy sized, 32 page, paperback book to carry around with you whilst visiting the Cotswolds Size: 148mm x 210mm An illustrated A to Z guide to the main places of interest in the Cotswolds- Bibury
- Bourton-on-the-Water
- Burford
- Cheltenham
- Moreton-in-Marsh
- Stow-on-the-Wold and more
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The Stained Glass & Chapels of Oxford by Dominic Price is a detailed, informative and interesting book showing the stained glass of Oxford's colleges, chapels and churches.- Format: Paperback
- Content: 188 pages
- Size: 148mm x 210mm
- Extensively illustrated