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It was November in London. The great city was buried under a dank, yellow fog. Traffic was temporarily checked; foot passengers groped their way by the light of the street lamps, and the hoarse shouts of the link boys running before cabs an… more

‘She’s had men popping in and out of there all day. They’re more regular than our cuckoo clock.’When Rose escapes from London and Hugh - her devastatingly handsome, intelligent and charming ex-lover - she has no idea that her occupation as … more

A new study of Shakespeare’s life and times, which illuminates our understanding and appreciation of his works.Combines an accessible fully historicised treatment of both the life and the plays, suited to both undergraduate and popular audi… more

Sadie, Niki, Poppy, and Kate—sexy, confident, and wealthy women on the surface—are all trapped in loveless and sometimes violent marriages to four of the most feared gangsters in London. For years their lives of idle luxury, shopping, and l… more

“Ramillies Street, W.C., was certainly not attractive at twelve o”clock on that December night, for it had been snowing in the early part of the evening; that snow was suffering from a fall of blacks: and as evil communications corrupt goo… more

Summer 2011, Lanu sits at her desk and start thinking. From her cold studio in East London and her memory of the recent riots, she plans her way out from a life of mediocrity, routine and frustration. In quest of fresh ideas, the mid-twenti… more

From the elegently appointed drawing rooms of London’s most exclusive clubs to an imposing country estate in the heart of Dorset, comes a provocative tale of a free-thinking beauty, a dignified lord, and a mad impetuous love that defied all… more

(…)” OR, DAYS OF FLY FISHING. FIRST DAY. HALIEUS — POIETES — PH YSICUS — ORNITHER. INTRODUCTORY CONVERSATION — SYMPOSIAC. Scene, London. PHYS. — HALIEUS, I dare say you know where this excellent trout was caught: I never ate a better fis… more

A story of friendship, hope and secrets, set in London during the Blitz… Thomas is eight. He plays in war-damaged streets - his life is viewed through a prism of nightly bombing raids and the proximity of death. He’s frightened. Then one da… more

Jeff wants to forget.Rich wants to forget.They go away to London to get away from it all, hoping a weekend with an old friend will help them forget.Things start out bad, the hotel is a mess, the location is bad and the company keeps getting… more

Can’t get enough of those dashing Regency rakes? Don’t miss these three romantic adventures set in Regency London!

The parents are away and Sara is home alone in a large Victorian house. Will she survive time alone or end up in trouble….This book takes you through the storytelling process through an actual script written for a short film. Each page re… more

When brand new London bobby Nate Goodall discovers who’s behind the rash of shoplifting in his patch, he faces a moral dilemma: turn in the thief and rapidly advance in the Metropolitan force, or do the right thing?

Ben’s on a trip to London to meet his mum. But an accident at the Thames Barrier, combined with a tidal surge and a dramatic thunderstorm - and suddenly his trip turns into something totally different as the Barrier is breached and London i… more

Volume 2 deals with the government of London, ecclesiastical London and her religious houses. Originally published in 1906. Illustrated.

Orphans Amy and Fenton arrive in London determined to find fame and fortune on the stage, like their grandmother, the legendary Lilith Lucas. However, Amy also harbours another desire - to discover her family. Her search is destined to reki… more

Noted musicologist’s exceptionally full and detailed study of the man, his music and his times — widely considered the standard biography. Childhood, early music training, years in London; composition of Messiah, other oratorios and operas;… more

The 21st edition of Time Out London will help visitors to navigate the 2000 year old city, from the many must visits through to the eccentricities and particularities that give London its flavor.Time Out keeps you abreast of the latest in t… more