Nancy Gower

A student is accused of murdering her Professor, a crime of which she has no memory, but perhaps she possesses multiple personalities? Contains references of child abuse.

Ben Lovatt can never fit in, he is too awkward. As he comes of age he finds himself bewildered and alone in the wider world, but how does that world receive him?

A splendid anthology of 14 fairy tales from around the world that have been collected and retold, including tales of kind and proud dragons, along with the savage ones.

An anthology of 17 fairy tales from around the world that show that most dwarves are good-hearted, and if you treat them well they will lavish wonderful gifts and kindnesses upon you. But beware of taking liberties with even the best of them! Of course a few of them are bad-tempered and as for these - well, keep out of their way!

Short stories of magic and mystery featuring tales of goblins, ghouls, ghosts and other mysterious spirits guaranteed to make you shiver.

Short stories of magic and mystery, describing the various legends and folklore about mermaids. Paints a colourful picture of what life is like for mer-people.

Short stories of magic and mystery that have been collected and retold in this anthology of twelve fairy tales from Europe. 

The witches in this book can fly through the air on broomsticks, or on stalks of ragwort, or even on old jars. They can raise tempests and cross the sea in sieves. They can turn themselves and other people into pigs, or geese, or anything they please. Most of them are hook-nosed and hump-backed; some are very beautiful; and almost all of them are bad. However, witches have at least one thing in common with giants and dragons – they can almost always be outwitted by someone brave and good.

Short stories of magic and mystery. Each one of these eleven wizard stories transforms you into a magical world. Every country in the world has stories to tell about good and bad wizards.

Through the trees, hiding, lies the House of Secrets, home to a vet's family - and a house which holds the key to each of their dreams. Bran longs to have a dog of his own. Georgie wants to be a showjumper and Liam wants to have a pet pig - while Grandma Bridie has her own plans.

William Cecil, Treasurer to Elizabeth 1st, built his family a magnificent home, Burghley House. Lady Victoria Leatham has lived in and managed the house for over 20 years. Here she tells the story of Burghley and it's treasures which have been collected by many generations of Cecils.

A compulsive tale of obsessive love and deceit by the author of "Little Women". Published over 100 years after it was written.

Geoffrey Chaucer is often regarded as the greatest poet of the English language, but he was so much more than a poet. In his work in the service of the king he encountered the most powerful in the country, and held many lucrative offices. This is a glimpse into his life and times.

Twelve new stories from one of the best short story authors. The theme of this collection is missed opportunities!

Adeline Yen Mah was considered bad luck by her family and was made to feel unwanted, but she struggled to prove her worth. This is the story of her life up to the age of fourteen.

Christmas promises to be a lovely time at Ivy Cottage for Ruby Buttons, Violet Pickles and Miss Biscuit. When they find out that their friend Annie's mother is ill they decide to share their Christmas with Annie and her family.

Like an off-key violin concert, the Roman Empire, or food poisoning, all things must come to an end. Thankfully, this includes A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. The thirteenth and final installment in the groundbreaking series will answer readers' most burning questions: Will Count Olaf prevail? Will the Baudelaires survive? Will the series end happily? If there's nothing out there, what was that noise?

Then again, why trouble yourself with unfortunate resolutions? Avoid the thirteenth and final book of Lemony Snicket's international bestselling series and you'll never have to know what happens.

Fanny Burney was Keeper of the Robes to Queen Charlotte. As such she was able to witness and record the dramas of the court, including the attempt on the King's life and his 'madness'. She also recorded her own life as she gained fame as a novelist.

The biography of the most famous woman of the early 20th century, Margaretha Zelle , Dutch courtesan and alleged spy, better known as Mata Hari.

Violet Pickles is not very pleased when her friend, Ruby Buttons, turns their bedroom at Ivy Cottage into a home for sick animals.

The reactions of Duncan's parents when he is accused of murder.

The moving story of a young Anglican priest who is sent to an Indian village in British Columbia knowing he has not long to live. Whilst there he learns about himself, life and faith.

This is an account of Winifred Foley's childhood, domestic service, her early married life with Syd, and her final return to her beloved Forest of Dean.

Miss Biscuit, a nanny, decides to retire to Ivy Cottage in the country, taking with her Violet Pickles, a rag doll. Violet is scared of the countryside so Miss Biscuit makes her a friend, another rag doll - Ruby Buttons.

This is a bewitching love story set in the Middle Ages and telling of fated passion and lovers betrayed.

Meditation is as easy as breathing and with it this little book can help you gain calmness and serenity.

A collection of twelve wise and witty stories that cover everything from ancient English folklore to modern manners.

Flora's mother had always seen her as an encumbrance, sending her away to school and palming her off for the school holidays. Flora determined that if she married her family would come first. Twenty years on was it worth it?

This is the true story of how 10,000 refugee children were transported across Germany and Holland to board ferries bound for the safety of England and escape the Nazis, in the months before the Second World War.

From the leading lady's liaison to the harassment of an aging juvenile lead -- there's never a dull moment at the Vulcan Theatre. But vanity and hysterics, suspicion, jealousy and superstition are upstaged by a death on opening night. Was it really suicide? Or a macabre encore to a long-ago murder in the same backstage room? Scotland Yard's Inspector Alleyn sets to work assembling a cast of suspects for the final curtain.

When Rex Fortescue suffers an agonising and sudden death in his 'Counting House', Miss Marple is convinced that this is a case of crime by rhyme.

When Violet Pickles and Ruby Buttons start a newspaper an unusual adventure provides an amazing front-page story!

Rosamund lies dying in her remote Shropshire home. But before she does so, she has one last task: to put on tape not just her own story but the story of the young blind girl who mysteriouslt turned up many ago.

A young rose grower in Gascony has her life turned upside down by both the unexpected arrival of an American balloonist and the events of the French Revolution.

The fragrance of flowers is one of life's pleasures and in this classic book the author shows how to create a scented garden of any size, from a window box to woodland acres.

A collection of 15 short stories by authors such as Thomas Hardy, Kingsley Amis, Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence, Joyce Cary, James Joyce, Muriel Spark and others.

Recently elevated to the House of Lords, Ida Troutbeck decides to scupper an anti-hunting bill. With the help of her friend Robert Amiss, the baroness feels confident about winning, but she underestimates the campaign of the animal activists.