Emma Carroll
Emma Carroll is an author from the Somerset Hills who has been called the 'Queen of Historical Fiction'. Her magical books for children offer a window into the past.Showing 5821–5826 of 8732 results
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The new India
£25.00The new India
‘The New India’ is the unforgettable account of the struggle between modern forces and ancient ideas to shape the young country’s destiny. It reveals a picture of a nation on the precipice of dramatic change. Based on six years of detailed research and on-the-ground reporting, the book builds – authoritatively, vividly, indelibly – to become the story of post-colonial India.
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Wife
£18.99Wife
A beautifully observed novel by literary star Charlotte Mendelson about the joys of passionate love and those left in its wake, told with Charlotte’s signature wit and wisdom.
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Mr Pottermack’s oversight
£9.99Mr Pottermack’s oversight
When a murder is committed at a party given in honour of a famous writer-detective, the guests impersonate famous murderers and the victim is found hanging from a fake gallows erected as a joke.
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A life of contrasts
£12.99A life of contrasts
In ‘A Life of Contrasts’, the honourable Diana Mitford, the most glamorous of Britain’s Bright Young Things, rivetingly narrates her long life in her own inimitable Mitford way. Author Evelyn Waugh and politician Oswald Mosley fell in love with her, as well as Britain’s richest man, and she knew not only Winston Churchill – her uncle – but also Adolf Hitler. She was a guest in the grandest houses in Britain but also lived in Holloway Prison, London. Later the Duke and Duchess of Windsor entered her life, followed by Nelson Mandela. Hers is a uniquely intimate memoir from an exceptional perspective.
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Australia
£19.99Australia
Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Australia. Dive the Coral Greenhouse, climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, watch a spectacular sunset at Uluru, with our classic travel guide that’s packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps, and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.
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Lonely Planet the joy of birdwatching
£22.99Lonely Planet the joy of birdwatching
Find 60 joyous birding travel experiences from all over the world plus a further 120 ideas on bird-rich encounters. This unique guide is packed with expert insights, ‘don’t miss’ activities, and trip planning tips so you can meet some of the most remarkable birds on our planet and discover the unbridled joy in watching them go about their day.
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