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Vendor:Rosamond Richardson
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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Vendor:Philip Larkin
A Girl in Winter : `Beautiful.' Nina Stibbe
Immerse yourself in this captivating story of youthful romance, penned by the 'most beloved English poet of the last century' (Sunday Times). Katherine Lind, a refugee-turned-librarian in a Northern town during wartime, receives a telegram that transports her thoughts to a blissful summer exchange....- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Annie Garthwaite
Cecily : An epic feminist retelling of the War of the Roses
Hailed as 'Wolf Hall for the 2020s' by Manda Scott, this gripping tale thrusts readers into the perilous world of 15th-century England. With a 'startling heroine' at its core, as noted by Sarah Moss, 'Cecily' offers a fresh, feminist perspective on the tumultuous Wars...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Rosalind Kerven
Dark Fairy Tales of Fearless Women
Enter a world in which magic exists, hope wins and every woman's heart is alive with courage! This global feast of ancient tales features valiant women overcoming every kind of obstacle and danger to fulfil their destinies. Travel through Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Rachel Joyce
The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry : The uplifting and redemptive No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller
Utterly captivating and brimming with life-affirming charm, this literary gem has enchanted over 6 million readers worldwide. Now gracing the silver screen with Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton, it's a tale that will leave you spellbound. Picture this: Harold Fry, the quintessential everyman, pops...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Maddie Bailey
The Hidden Histories of Flowers : Fascinating Stories of Flora
Embark on a thrilling journey through the enigmatic realm of flora with "The Hidden Histories of Flowers". This captivating tome unravels the intricate tapestry of floral lore, delving into the ever-shifting symbolism and significance of blossoms across the ages. With the precision of a...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Icy Sedgwick
Rebel Folklore : Empowering Tales of Spirits, Witches and Other Misfits from Anansi to Baba Yaga
Delve into the shadowy realm of folklore with this captivating compendium of 50 of the world's most enigmatic and rebellious characters. 'Rebel Folklore' invites readers to explore the significance of these misunderstood misfits from ancient tales, passed down through generations by society's outsiders. From...- £19.99 GBP
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Vendor:Alan Garner
Collected Folk Tales
Penned by the illustrious Alan Garner, whose literary prowess earned him a spot on the Booker Prize shortlist for 'Treacle Walker' and garnered both the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize for the timeless classic 'The Owl Service', comes a definitive compendium of...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Elspeth Barker
O Caledonia : The beloved classic, for fans of I CAPTURE THE CASTLE and Shirley Jackson, with an introduction by Maggie O'Farrell
Maggie O'Farrell once befriended someone solely because they cherished O Caledonia as their most beloved book. Ali Smith hails it as a 'sparky, funny work of genius', whilst David Nicholls lauds its exquisite prose and brilliant take on the 'smelly, absurd, harsh business of...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Michelle Paver
Wakenhyrst
Hailed as a Times Best Book of 2019, Wakenhyrst cements Michelle Paver's reputation as one of Britain's modern literary giants. This sinister, gothic chiller weaves a spell-binding tale across five centuries, earning its place among the year's most captivating reads. In the misty fens...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Francis Kilvert
Kilvert's Diary
Few have written more beautifully about the British countryside than Francis Kilvert. A country clergyman born in 1840, Kilvert spent much of his time visiting parishioners, walking the lanes and fields of Herefordshire and writing in his diary. Full of passionate delight in the...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Laurie Lee
Cider With Rosie
Step into a captivating memoir that paints a vivid portrait of an idyllic childhood in the English countryside. 'Cider With Rosie' transports readers to a quaint Cotswold village, untouched by the modern trappings of electricity and automobiles—a place suspended in time, teetering on the...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Rumer Godden
The Dark Horse : A Virago Modern Classic
From the acclaimed author of 'Black Narcissus' and 'The River' comes a captivating tale that has stood the test of time. Rumer Godden's 'The Dark Horse' continues to enthral readers with its mesmerising narrative and unforgettable characters. Set against the backdrop of 1930s Calcutta,...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Christina Hart-Davies
The Herbal Year : Folklore, History and Remedies
Embark on a captivating journey through the seasons with this exquisitely illustrated compendium of botanical wonders. From the delicate sweet violets of spring to the aromatic rosemary of winter, Christina Hart-Davies unveils the rich tapestry of herbs and plants that grace our world throughout...- £18.99 GBP
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Vendor:Rosalind Kerven
Celtic Fairy Tales and Legends : Volume 4
Delve into a captivating collection of 16 ancient Celtic fairy tales, masterfully reimagined for modern readers. This enchanting volume draws from the rich storytelling traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, offering a tapestry of adventure, magic, and romance. Rosalind Kerven, a skilled folklorist, has...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Ruth Ozeki
A Tale for the Time Being
In the aftermath of the 2011 tsunami, Ruth stumbles upon a curious Hello Kitty lunchbox on the shoreline of her British Columbia abode. Inside, she uncovers a diary brimming with the aspirations, sorrows, and reveries of a young girl yearning for understanding. With each...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Elena Ferrante
My Brilliant Friend
OVER 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD IN ENGLISH WORLDWIDEOVER 14 MILLION COPIES OF THE NEAPOLITAN QUARTET SOLD WORLDWIDETHE NEW YORK TIMES' #1 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURYTHE NEW YORK TIMES' #8 READERS' LIST BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURYTHE GUARDIAN'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Robert Graves
The Greek Myths : The Complete and Definitive Edition
Embark on an epic journey through the timeless tales of Greek mythology with Robert Graves's masterful retelling. This definitive edition brings together the most iconic stories of antiquity, from the daring flight of Icarus to the perilous labours of Hercules, the quest of the...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Miranda Aldhouse-Green
Enchanted Wales : Myth and Magic in Welsh Storytelling
Venture into the captivating realm of Welsh mythology, a treasure trove of lore deserving wider recognition beyond its borders. This enchanting world teems with heroic figures, cunning tricksters, shape-shifting beasts, and mystics capable of bestowing either fortune or calamity upon those who cross their...- £18.99 GBP
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Vendor:Elif Shafak
There are Rivers in the Sky
Behold, a tale of one elusive poem, two mighty waterways, and three extraordinary lives, all interwoven by a single droplet. This Sunday Times bestseller weaves a tapestry of intrigue across time and space. In the ancient ruins of Nineveh, fragments of the Epic of...- £18.99 GBP
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Vendor:Megan Hunter
The End We Start From
Featuring Jodie Comer of Killing Eve fame, this gripping tale is now a major motion picture. Megan Hunter's debut novel, The End We Start From, is a compelling and innovative narrative that begins as London succumbs to rising floodwaters and a woman brings new...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Annie Proulx
Barkskins : Longlisted for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction 2017
Shortlisted for the prestigious Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction and now a captivating television series, 'Barkskins' is the magnum opus of Annie Proulx, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Shipping News' and 'Brokeback Mountain'. This sweeping, audacious novel chronicles the devastating exploitation of the...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:William Kent Krueger
This Tender Land : A Novel
Embark on a captivating journey through the Great Depression with William Kent Krueger's "This Tender Land: A Novel". This gripping tale, reminiscent of beloved works like "Before We Were Yours" and "Where the Crawdads Sing", weaves a tapestry of myth and mysticism around four...- £8.99 GBP
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Vendor:Hana Videen
The Deorhord: An Old English Bestiary
A dream! I learnt something new and fascinating on every page' - Lucy Mangan'Invaluable - and hugely entertaining ... It is an absolute romp and a must-have for history and fantasy enthusiasts alike' - Eleanor Janega'Endlessly fascinating' - the SpectatorMany of the animals we...- £15.99 GBP
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Vendor:Andy the Highlander
Lochs and Legends : A Scotsman's Guide to the Heart of Scotland
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Scotland's rich tapestry of land, lore, and legacy with this Sunday Times bestseller. Andrew McAlindon, a passionate Scotsman and renowned tour guide, invites readers to explore the hidden wonders of his beloved homeland. From the breathtaking vistas of...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Mike Bass
Frightful Folklore of North America : Bloodcurdling Tales from the Panama Canal to the North Pole
Embark on a spine-tingling journey through North America's most chilling legends and folklore with this exquisitely illustrated tome. From the icy reaches of the Arctic to the sultry climes of Panama, this compendium of terror spans the continent, encompassing Native American myths, settler's yarns,...- £19.99 GBP
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Vendor:Elizabeth Dearnley
Fearsome Fairies : Haunting Tales of the Fae
Imagine, if you will, peculiar visages that dance at the edge of your vision—faces that belong to beings who flit about with uncanny purpose, often materialising beside you when least expected. They peer intently into your countenance, as if searching for someone who, I...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Johnny Mains
Celtic Weird : Tales of Wicked Folklore and Dark Mythology
Delve into the eerie realms of Celtic lore with this captivating anthology curated by Johnny Mains. 'Celtic Weird: Tales of Wicked Folklore and Dark Mythology' unearths a treasure trove of uncanny narratives, steeped in the rich traditions of Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany, and...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tove Jansson
A Winter Book : Selected Stories
Tove Jansson's 'A Winter Book: Selected Stories' is a masterfully curated collection that shimmers with the author's trademark elegance and deceptive simplicity. Following the resounding success of 'The Summer Book', this anthology serves as a captivating showcase of Jansson's literary prowess, spanning most of...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Umberto Eco
The Name of the Rose
Immerse yourself in a captivating medieval whodunit. It's 1327, and a wealthy Italian abbey is rife with suspicion of heresy. Enter Brother William of Baskerville, tasked with uncovering the truth. But when seven mysterious deaths occur, his mission takes a sinister turn. With the...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Emma Stonex
The Lamplighters
Hailed as a Sunday Times Bestseller, 'The Lamplighters' masterfully blends elements of mystery, horror, and the supernatural into a riveting psychological exploration. As The Guardian aptly notes, it's a multifaceted narrative that grips readers from start to finish. The tale unfolds in Cornwall, 1972,...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Guy Gavriel Kay
All the Seas of the World : International bestseller
Lauded as a 'genius' by Brandon Sanderson, Guy Gavriel Kay returns to the quasi-Renaissance realm of his previous works, 'A Brightness Long Ago' and 'Children of Earth and Sky'. In this gripping tale of retribution, authority, and passion, Kay weaves a tapestry of intrigue...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Min Jin Lee
Pachinko : The New York Times Bestseller
Embark on an extraordinary journey through four generations in Min Jin Lee's captivating saga, 'Pachinko'. This million-copy bestseller and National Book Award finalist has taken the literary world by storm, earning its place as an instant New York Times Bestseller and one of their...- £8.99 GBP
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Vendor:Markus Zusak
The Book Thief : TikTok made me buy it! The life-affirming reader favourite
A captivating tale that intertwines triumph and tragedy, masterfully crafted to both uplift and move the reader. This extraordinary narrative has garnered acclaim from the Guardian, New York Times, and Telegraph for its ambitious scope and brilliant execution. Set against the backdrop of 1939...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Weird Walk
The Haunted Trail : Classic Tales of the Rambling Weird
In this chilling anthology, a blood-drenched stranger disrupts the peaceful ramble of two Lake District hikers; a solitary pub offers its patrons something far more sinister than a post-walk refreshment; and a nocturnal trek across the Fens takes a horrifying turn as the mist...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Amy Jeffs
Saints : A new legendary of heroes, humans and magic
Embark on a mesmerising journey through time with the Sunday Times bestselling author of Storyland and Wild. Amy Jeffs presents a captivating new legendary that weaves together miracles, magic, human frailty, and heroic strength. This exquisite tome features over thirty original paper cutouts crafted...- £30.00 GBP
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Vendor:Nan Shepherd
The Weatherhouse
The women of the tiny town of Fetter-Rothnie have grown used to a life without men, and none more so than the tangle of mothers and daughters, spinsters and widows living at the Weatherhouse. Returned from war with shellshock, Garry Forbes is drawn into...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jacqueline Harpman
I Who Have Never Known Men
Discover the haunting, heartbreaking post-apocalyptic tale of female friendship and intimacy set in a deserted world. Deep underground, thirty-nine women are kept in isolation in a cage. Above ground, a world awaits. Has it been abandoned? Devastated by a virus? Watched over by guards,...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Barbara Comyns
The Vet's Daughter : A Virago Modern Classic
Lauded by Jane Gardam and cherished by literary luminaries like Sarah Waters and Alan Hollinghurst, 'The Vet's Daughter' is a petite Gothic gem that continues to enthral readers with each revisit. This extraordinary tale, set against the backdrop of Edwardian South London, follows Alice...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Mikhail Bulgakov
The Master and Margarita
in Bulgakov's allegorical masterpiece of Stalin's regime the devil is making a personal appearance in Moscow. He is accompanied by various demons, including a naked girl and a huge black cat. When he leaves, the asylums are full and the forces of law and...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Merce Rodoreda
Death in Spring
A mesmerising and haunting masterpiece, Death in Spring weaves a tapestry of beauty and unease. This extraordinary tale follows a young lad's journey into adulthood in a secluded Catalan mountain village, cut off from the world beyond. Here, barbaric traditions reign supreme, and any...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Amor Towles
A Gentleman in Moscow
With over 4 million copies sold and a Showtime/Paramount+ adaptation starring Ewan McGregor, this captivating tale from the #1 New York Times bestselling author has taken the literary world by storm. Critics and readers alike have hailed it as witty, insightful, and utterly charming....- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Rumer Godden
Black Narcissus
NOW A HAUNTING BBC DRAMA, STARRING GEMMA ARTERTON AND DIANA RIGG'A remarkable and beautiful book' DAILY TELEGRAPH'I envy anyone reading it for the first time' AMANDA COE'[Godden has] a genius for storytelling' EVENING STANDARDHigh in the Himalayas, the mountaintop palace shines like a jewel....- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Rumer Godden
Black Narcissus
In Rumer Godden's mesmerising classic, 'Black Narcissus', the boundaries between devotion and madness blur amidst the breathtaking Himalayan peaks. A once-vibrant palace, formerly home to a General's harem, now stands abandoned and eerie atop a mountain. Sister Clodagh and her fellow nuns arrive, determined...- £10.99 GBP
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