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A Month in the Country
Hailed as 'one of the best books' by Richard Osman and lauded for its 'tender and elegant' prose by the Guardian, J L Carr's 'A Month in the Country' stands as a singular masterpiece in modern English literature. This poignant tale follows Tom Birkin,...- £9.99 GBP
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The Offing : A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick
Prepare for a cinematic treat as Helena Bonham-Carter takes the lead in the forthcoming adaptation of this remarkable novella. Penned by the Walter Scott Prize laureate behind 'The Gallows Pole', this powerful work has earned its place as a Times Book of the Year....- £9.99 GBP
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Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain
Storyland, a captivating reimagining of British mythology by Amy Jeffs, has garnered widespread acclaim, earning its place on numerous bestseller lists and award shortlists. This enchanting tome weaves a tapestry of ancient tales, from the misty origins of creation to the Norman conquest, breathing...- £12.99 GBP
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Lust For Life
Irving Stone's "Lust for Life" offers a captivating fictional account of the extraordinary existence of Vincent Van Gogh. This masterpiece paints a vivid portrait of the artist's undying legacy, asserting that Van Gogh's passion, brilliance, and artistic contributions shall forever enrich our world. As...- £11.99 GBP
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Lolly Willowes
Sylvia Townsend Warner's 'Lolly Willowes' is a triumphant celebration of individuality and a defiant roar against societal norms. This captivating tale follows the unassuming Lolly, whose placid exterior belies a startling depth of character. When she boldly declares her intention to abandon London for...- £9.99 GBP
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A Treasury of British Folklore : Maypoles, Mandrakes and Mistletoe
Delve into a captivating compendium of British folklore, superstitions, and legends from yesteryear and today. Did you know that in Cumbria, it was once believed that one couldn't die whilst resting on a pillow stuffed with pigeon feathers? Or that emerald hues were considered...- £12.99 GBP
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Wild : Tales from Early Medieval Britain
From the acclaimed author of Storyland comes a captivating journey through the untamed landscapes of early medieval Britain. Amy Jeffs' 'Wild' invites readers to traverse treacherous cliffs, stormy seas, and dense forests, immersing them in a world both alien and strangely familiar. Divided into...- £12.99 GBP
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The History of Magic : From Alchemy to Witchcraft, from the Ice Age to the Present
In this Telegraph Book of the Year, Professor Chris Gosden presents an extraordinary, unprecedented exploration of magic's role in human culture, from antiquity to the present day. This captivating journey spans from the earliest known horoscope to the mystical power of tattoos, offering a...- £12.99 GBP
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The Book of the Raven : Corvids in Art and Legend
Corvids, those captivating avian creatures, loom large in our collective consciousness. From the ravens guarding the Tower of London to the rooks adorning heraldic banners, these birds have woven themselves into the fabric of human culture. We spy crows amongst the stars and doff...- £14.99 GBP
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Hollow Places : An Unusual History of Land and Legend
Prepare to embark on a captivating odyssey through a millennium of English lore and history. Christopher Hadley's 'Hollow Places' defies easy categorisation, offering readers a delightfully immersive experience that the Sunday Times hails as 'comfortably the most unexpected history book of the year'. Picture,...- £12.99 GBP
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Weird Woods : Tales from the Haunted Forests of Britain
Forests have long been a cornerstone of eerie tales, weaving their way through horror, fantasy, gothic, and weird fiction. These shadowy realms are ripe with mystery, where visibility is often obscured and the unexpected lurks at every turn. Amidst the dense foliage, otherworldly beings...- £9.99 GBP
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Fifteen Wild Decembers
In the secluded Yorkshire countryside, Emily Brontë and her siblings while away their days crafting intricate imaginary worlds and wandering the untamed moors surrounding their family abode. As they're thrust into the necessity of earning a living, each sibling grapples with the transition, but...- £14.99 GBP
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The King's General
Penned at Menabilly, the estate that inspired Manderley in Rebecca, The King's General marks Daphne du Maurier's first novel set in this iconic locale. Sparked by a macabre 19th-century discovery, this tale transports readers to the tumultuous 17th century, weaving a narrative of a...- £9.99 GBP
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Wise Women : Myths and stories for midlife and beyond - 'Extra-ordinary ... beautifully and vividly retold stories' TLS
An unforgettable collection of retold myths and folk tales celebrating the wisdom and power of women in midlife and beyond, from the award-winning author of Hagitude'An extra-ordinary selection of stories ... beautifully and vividly retold' TLS'Features an exuberant cast ... The collection is precious...- £20.00 GBP
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The Island of Missing Trees
Honoured with a place on the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022 shortlist and celebrated as a Sunday Times top ten bestseller, this captivating tale has also captured the heart of Reese Witherspoon's Book Club. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1974 Cyprus, two star-crossed...- £9.99 GBP
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The House in Cornwall
STOP PRESS! The House in Cornwall was chosen as Children's Book of the Week by The Times (July 2024)As featured on BBC Radio CornwallManderley Press is delighted to announce the publication of a brand-new edition of Noel Streatfeild's The House in Cornwall - a...- £18.99 GBP
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The Dead of Winter : The Demons, Witches and Ghosts of Christmas
As the days grow shorter and darkness envelops the world, we instinctively seek comfort in warmth, hearty meals, and companionship. Yet, beneath the merriment and enchanting allure of the holiday season, a more sombre mood persists—one that has manifested itself through the ages in...- £14.99 GBP
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The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales
Embark on a captivating journey through Scotland's rich tapestry of folklore with this exquisite compilation of tales. Culled from The History Press' esteemed Folk Tales series, this volume presents a veritable treasure chest of narratives from a cadre of gifted raconteurs. Within these pages,...- £12.99 GBP
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Kew - Witch's Garden : Plants in Folklore, Magic and Traditional Medicine
Delve into the enchanting world of botanical lore with "Kew - Witch's Garden". This captivating tome unveils the secrets of more than 50 of the globe's most potent, perilous, and fabled flora. From the ear-splitting mandrake to the soothing St John's Wort, discover plants...- £14.99 GBP
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Weird Walk : Wanderings and Wonderings through the British Ritual Year
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Britain's mystical landscapes and ancient traditions with this unconventional guide. 'Weird Walk' proposes a revolutionary concept: by traversing the British countryside and embracing the cyclical nature of the year, we can rediscover our collective folklore and forge a...- £19.99 GBP
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Cold Comfort Farm
Hailed as one of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World', Cold Comfort Farm is a wickedly clever and uproarious tale that the Sunday Times lauds as 'Brilliant ... very probably the funniest book ever written'. When the astute and refined Flora Poste...- £9.99 GBP
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The Snow Child : The Richard and Judy Bestseller
In the stark wilderness of 1920s Alaska, a spellbinding narrative of sorrow and hope unfolds. Eowyn Ivey's 'The Snow Child' captivated readers, soaring to bestseller status and earning a place as a Pulitzer Prize Finalist. This enchanting tale weaves together elements of magic and...- £10.99 GBP
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All Among the Barley
Hailed as 'a masterpiece' by Jon McGregor and 'impossible to forget' by The Times, Melissa Harrison's 'All Among the Barley' has garnered widespread acclaim. This EU Prize for Literature winner, lauded as 'Book of the Year' by numerous publications, offers a compelling narrative set...- £9.99 GBP
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Alone in Berlin
Hailed as an international bestseller and lauded as one of the most extraordinary novels about World War II, Hans Fallada's 'Alone in Berlin' is a riveting wartime thriller rooted in a true story. Set in 1940 Berlin, a city gripped by fear, the narrative...- £9.99 GBP
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The Man Who Planted Trees : A novel from the Vintage Earth collection
And so, with great care, he planted his hundred acorns'While hiking through the wild lavender in a wind-swept, desolate valley in Provence, a man comes across a solitary shepherd called Elz�ard Bouffier. Staying with him, he watches Elz�ard sorting and then planting hundreds of...- £7.99 GBP
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Underland : A Deep Time Journey
Embark on an extraordinary subterranean odyssey with the internationally acclaimed nature writer Robert Macfarlane. 'Underland: A Deep Time Journey' is a spellbinding exploration of the hidden worlds beneath our feet, crafted by one of the most beloved voices in contemporary nature writing. This Sunday...- £12.99 GBP
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Woodland Wisdom : A Miscellany of Forest Facts, Fiction & Folklore
Delve into the enchanting world of woodlands with this captivating miscellany. Did you know that rowan wood was once carried as a pocket charm to ward off rheumatism? Or that ancient Greek mythology spoke of dryads, wood spirits in the form of young women?...- £14.99 GBP
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If on a Winter's Night a Traveller
Embark on a literary odyssey with Italo Calvino's unparalleled masterpiece, "If on a Winter's Night a Traveller". This extraordinary novel defies genre conventions and pushes the boundaries of storytelling in ways that will leave you utterly spellbound. Picture this: You've just purchased Calvino's book...- £9.99 GBP
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Winter Magic : A Witch's Yule
Embark on a mystical journey through the enchanting season of Yule with Winter Magic, the ultimate companion for those seeking to tap into the arcane energies of the Winter Solstice. This illuminating tome unveils the pagan roots of cherished Christmas customs and guides readers...- £12.99 GBP
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Hamnet : WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2020 - THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER
Crowned victor of the 2020 Women's Prize for Fiction and reigning supreme as the No. 1 bestseller of 2021, this literary gem has been hailed as "richly sensuous... something special" by The Sunday Times and "a thing of shimmering wonder" by David Mitchell. At...- £9.99 GBP
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The Feast : The Summer Holiday Seaside Crime Classic
Embark on a captivating journey through this rediscovered vintage crime classic, set against the backdrop of a Cornish summer in 1947. As the Pendizack Manor Hotel lies buried beneath a collapsed cliff, seven guests have met their demise. But was it murder, or a...- £9.99 GBP
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Cuddy : Winner of the 2023 Goldsmiths Prize
Benjamin Myers' triumphant novel 'Cuddy' has garnered critical acclaim, scooping the Goldsmiths Prize 2023 and the Winston Graham Historical Prize, whilst also earning spots on numerous 'book of the year' lists. This audacious reimagining of St. Cuthbert's tale - the unofficial patron saint of...- £9.99 GBP
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Villager
Nestled in the heart of the West Country, a village teems with untold stories—some fading into obscurity, others woven into the fabric of local lore. Yet, the destiny of this hamlet is meticulously chronicled by an all-seeing, rather cantankerous presence, etching its tales indelibly...- £12.99 GBP
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Zennor in Darkness : From the Women's Prize-Winning Author of A Spell of Winter
On a secluded Cornish rock, two figures stand facing the sea, invisible to prying eyes on land. It's the spring of 1917 in the coastal village of Zennor, and young artist Clare Coyne is experiencing an awakening. Disregarding local gossip, she forges an unlikely...- £9.99 GBP
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Hunt for the Shadow Wolf : The lost history of wolves in Britain and the myths and stories that surround them
Shortlisted for the prestigious Wainwright Prize 2024, Derek Gow's 'Hunt for the Shadow Wolf' is a captivating exploration of Britain's lost lupine legacy. Hailed as a 'remarkable figure in British conservation' by The Observer, Gow embarks on an enthralling quest to unravel the enigma...- £20.00 GBP
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The Midnight Library : The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller and worldwide phenomenon
Discover the literary sensation that has captivated readers worldwide! Matt Haig's 'The Midnight Library' reigns supreme as the Sunday Times number one bestseller and the most cherished book of 2021. This thought-provoking masterpiece, lauded by critics and fellow authors alike, invites you on an...- £9.99 GBP
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The Mermaid of Black Conch : A novel from the Vintage Earth collection
Immerse yourself in the enchanting, unforgettable Costa Book of the Year winner that has captivated BBC Radio 4 listeners. * MONIQUE ROFFEY'S NEW NOVEL, PASSIONTIDE, IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER * On a tranquil day near the Caribbean isle of Black Conch, a mermaid...- £9.99 GBP
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This Is Happiness
Nominated for Best Novel in the Irish Book Awards and in contention for the 2020 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, this work comes from the pen of Niall Williams, whose previous novel 'History of the Rain' earned a place on the Man Booker...- £9.99 GBP
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Circles of Stone : Weird Tales of Pagan Sites and Ancient Rites
Amidst the verdant grass, a grey stone loomed, eliciting a terrified shriek from the young girl as she fled. 'Nonsense, child,' the nurse chided, 'it's merely the... stone.' Across the British Isles, standing stones, stone circles, tumuli, barrows and ancient clearings endure, their precise...- £9.99 GBP
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The Fairy Tellers : A Journey into the Secret History of Fairy Tales
Nicholas Jubber's 'The Fairy Tellers' is a captivating exploration of the hidden origins behind our most cherished magical tales. This riveting work delves into the lives of the dreamers, rebels, and forgotten geniuses who birthed classics like 'Cinderella', 'Hansel and Gretel', and 'Baba Yaga'....- £12.99 GBP
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Love of Country : A Hebridean Journey
Nestled on the fringe of the British Isles, the Hebrides occupy a singular place in the collective consciousness of Scotland and England. These iconic islands, facing the vast Atlantic, form a natural boundary of Europe and have long been a crossroads of ancient maritime...- £10.99 GBP
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Exit West : A BBC 2 Between the Covers Book Club Pick - Booker Prize Gems
Lauded as a BBC 2 Between the Covers Book Club selection and a Booker Prize gem, this New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller has captivated readers worldwide. Shortlisted for the 2017 Man Booker Prize and crowned the Aspen Words Literary Prize winner, Mohsin...- £9.99 GBP
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Run to the Western Shore : `Surprising, poignant, elemental' novel from award-winning author
In this captivating tale of love and destiny, Tim Pears weaves a mesmerising narrative set against the backdrop of ancient Britain. It's AD 72, and two unlikely souls find themselves thrust together in a world teetering on the brink of change. Meet Quintus, a...- £12.99 GBP
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Waterland
In Graham Swift's Booker-shortlisted masterpiece, 'Waterland', the discovery of a teenage boy's lifeless body by a lock-keeper in 1943 sets the stage for a riveting tale that unfolds nearly four decades later. Tom Crick, the lock-keeper's son and a history teacher, finds himself embroiled...- £9.99 GBP
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Mythology of the British Isles
Embark on a captivating journey through the mist-shrouded annals of British and Irish lore. From the enigmatic prehistoric era to the depths of the Dark Ages, this tome unravels a tapestry of tales featuring colossal giants, ethereal fairy-folk, enigmatic druids, and venerated saints. Geoffrey...- £12.99 GBP
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The Wall : Discover this addictive dystopia from the Vintage Earth series
When her cousin and wife fail to return from a walk, this story takes a sinister turn to a quest of survival A woman takes a holiday in the Austrian mountains, spending a few days with her cousin and his wife in their hunting...- £9.99 GBP
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Damnable Tales : A Folk Horror Anthology
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Britain's Wild Flowers : A Treasury of Traditions, Superstitions, Remedies and Literature
Embark on an enthralling journey through the lore, legends, and botanical wonders of over 70 British wildflowers. This captivating tome delves into the rich tapestry of history and mythology woven around these humble yet extraordinary plants. From the verdant hedgerows to the sprawling meadows...- £12.99 GBP
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The Best Fiction Books for Every Reader's Shelf
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