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Seascraper

Seascraper
  • Author(s): Benjamin Wood
  • Location(s): England
  • Genre(s): Fiction, Historical
  • Era(s): 1960s

Set in the fictional North West English town of Longferry. Thomas lives a slow, deliberate life with his mother in Longferry, working his grandpa’s trade as a shanker. He rises early to take his horse and cart to the...

Seasons of the Past

Seasons of the Past
  • Author(s): Carole Lehr Johnson
  • Location(s): England, Scotland, United States (USA)
  • Genre(s): Fiction
  • Era(s): 17th century, 20th century, contemporary

Eight inspirational short stories offering hope through the seasons . . . A Chance in Time – 1614 England Young orphaned Bertie escapes the London plague and ends up at a manor. Can she truly belong? Heritage of Hope...

SEAT 97: wrong place, wrong time: the mystery of a very public murder

SEAT 97: wrong place, wrong time: the mystery of a very public murder
  • Author(s): Tony Bassett
  • Location(s): London
  • Genre(s): Crime, Thriller
  • Era(s): Present day

A man who had it coming, or mistaken identity? People are finding their seats for a soul concert when a shot rings out. David Barron crumples to the floor. Next to him, journalist Nick Colton and his wife, Greta,...

Second Chance Summer

Second Chance Summer
  • Author(s): Phillipa Ashley
  • Location(s): Isles of Scilly
  • Genre(s): Fiction, Romance
  • Era(s): Contemporary

From the moment Lily Harper arrives at a remote retreat on the breath-taking Scilly Isles, she is itching to get back to civilisation – and her thriving business. Slowing down simply isn’t in her vocabulary, and so she quickly...

Second Class Citizen

Second Class Citizen
  • Author(s): Buchi Emecheta
  • Location(s): Nigeria, London
  • Genre(s): Fiction
  • Era(s): 1960s

A poignant story of a resourceful Nigerian woman who overcomes strict tribal domination of women and countless setbacks to achieve an independent life for herself and her children.

Second Destiny

Second Destiny
  • Location(s): Avignon, Agra, London, The South of France (Le Midi)
  • Genre(s): Romance, Fiction
  • Era(s): Contemporary

The Older Generation Broke Them Apart… Lia Abraham gave up everything for her family and culture—art, autonomy and even self-worth. Worst of all was the sacrifice of Bollywood-gorgeous, idealistic Devraj Shah, when Lia caved in to pressure from both...

Second from Last in the Sack Race

Second from Last in the Sack Race
  • Author(s): David Nobbs
  • Location(s): Yorkshire
  • Genre(s): Humour
  • Era(s): Mid 1900s

On March 13th 1935, at Number 23 Paradise Lane, Thurmarsh, Henry Pratt was born. This is the story of Henry’s life, from humble beginnings in South Yorkshire, through the Second World War and his absolute terror of public school....

Secret Liverpool – An Unusual Guide (Jonglez Guides)

Secret Liverpool – An Unusual Guide (Jonglez Guides)
  • Author(s): Mike Keating
  • Location(s): Liverpool
  • Genre(s): Travelogue
  • Era(s): Contemporary

Let Secret Liverpool guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Liverpool guide book and let local expert, Mike Keating, show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local...

Secret London – an Unusual Guide 3rd Edition (Jonglez Guides)

Secret London – an Unusual Guide 3rd Edition (Jonglez Guides)
  • Author(s): Rachel Howard, Bill Nash
  • Location(s): London
  • Genre(s): Travelogue
  • Era(s): Modern

Let Secret London guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating London guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants...

Secret London – Unusual bars & restaurants

Secret London – Unusual bars & restaurants
  • Author(s): Hannah Robinson, Rachel Howard
  • Location(s): London
  • Genre(s): Travelogue
  • Era(s): Modern

Have lunch with the inmates of a high security prison, stroll through a sex shop into a Mexican restaurant, sing your heart out in a clandestine Korean karaoke club, tap your toes in a gypsy swing club, get pickled...

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