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  • Norfolk at War, 1939–45

    Series series Your Towns & Cities in World War Two
    This year-on-year study of Norfolk at war is the first such for many years, which utilizes material that has not been published in book form before or, sometimes, at all. In both the First and Second World War, Norfolk was pivotal, albeit for different reasons. During the war of 1939-45 Norfolk was home to many bases of the USAAF, changing the area forever with bases remaining a fond feature of ... Read more

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  • Norfolk Coast in the Great War

    King's Lynn, Hunstanton, Sheringham, Cromer and Great Yarmouth

    Series series Your Towns & Cities in the Great War
    Norfolk Coast in the Great War focuses on the trials and joys, the achievements and disappointments, the humor and the sadness of everyday life in a region living on the edge of the country at the heart of the Kings vast Empire. Everyone from the folk who went off to fight, to scouts and schoolchildren, had a role to play in this coastline that had, since the time of the Spanish Armada, been ... Read more

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  • Norwich in the Great War

    Series series Your Towns & Cities in the Great War
    On the eve of the Great War, Norwich was very much a city on the rise an industrial and commercial powerhouse. It was certainly not, however, without its problems, not least the extreme poverty of some areas, such as the notorious Norwich Yards. This meticulously researched book looks at Norwich on the eve of conflict and charts, in detail, everyday life in the city, year on year, extensively ... Read more

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  • On the Trail of Sherlock Holmes

    Take yourself on a tour of sites from Sherlock's adventures in London and the UK with this comprehensive guide.You may have been introduced to the magic of the greatest of English detectives by reading the books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle or perhaps watching some of the hundreds of films or TV shows that feature the extraordinary adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John H. Watson—now, this unique ... Read more

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  • The Real Charles Dickens

    Offers an in-depth exploration of the author's life, work, and enduring legacy, examining his personal struggles, literary achievements, and social reform efforts.The Real Charles Dickens is an insightful look into the world of the life and work of the great 19th-century writer. Dickens led one of the most colourful and interesting lives of any author and this book delves into his difficult early ... Read more

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  • Walking Literary London

    "Meant for travelers and general readers, this book belongs to adventurers of all sorts, whether on the road or in their minds." - Library JournalLondon possesses a literary heritage which is unique and in large part unrivalled in any city in the world. In this book, literary London is presented through its authors and literature: William Shakespeare, Andrea Levy, G.A. Henty, Geoffrey Chaucer, P.L ... Read more

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  • Norwich and Norfolk

    Stone Age to the Great War

    Series series Visitors' Historic Britain
    A traveler's guide to the history of Norwich and Norfolk, from the Stone Age to the dawn of World War I, featuring guided tours, photos, and more.Whether you're traveling alone, with friends, or with your family, this guide has something for everyone wishing to explore the host of fascinating places on offer in what the Norfolk-born authors believe to be the most unspoiled and mysterious county in ... Read more

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  • Dickens: History in an Hour

    by Kaye Jones ...
    Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.Charles Dickens remains – 200 years after his birth – arguably Britain’s most successful writer. Works such as Great Expectations and Oliver Twist have amused and inspired readers in all languages since their original publication in the nineteenth century, and have been adapted countless times for the stage and screen.Dickens: History in an ... Read more

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  • The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes

    The Complete Short Stories: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

    Series series The Annotated Books
    Classic short stories of Sherlock Holmes now available in a separate, attractively priced individual volume.The publication of Leslie S. Klinger's brilliant new annotations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Holmes short stories in 2004 created a Holmes sensation. Available again in an attractively-priced edition identical to the first, except this edition has no outer slipcase (Volume Two is ... Read more

    $40.99 CAD

  • Fictional London

    A Guide to the Capital's Literary Landmarks

    'By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.' - Samuel JohnsonFrom Chaucer's pilgrims meeting in a Southwark inn to the Hogwarts Express leaving from King's Cross, London has always been a popular place for writers to weave into their own work. With its bustling, multicultural population and unique localised weather, the city is almost a character in its own right. ... Read more

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  • The Great Charles Dickens Scandal

    The true story of the sensational rumors surrounding the Victorian author—and the attempts to cover them up: "Riveting . . . a scholarly detective story" ( The Boston Globe).Charles Dickens was regarded as the great proponent of hearth and home in Victorian Britain, but in 1858 this image was nearly shattered. With the breakup of his marriage that year, rumors of a scandalous relationship he may ... Read more

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