With Love, Katherine


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Katherine Rosemary William. A woman who fall in love with a Malaysian guy during World War Two. But they were separated during the war as Japan struck against Malaya. She had to go back to Britain. Waiting for her lover one to finds her, she delivers letters to Malaysia after the war, in hope that it will would be received by her lover and be back together. But, that was during the past. Now, it's different. Edward Scott Diarmund William. Grandchild of Katherine, a mathematician. Inherited some of her grandmother belongings that wasn't meant to be found. And it leads to a dire catastrophe. Moments of love and kindness embedded throughout the whole story. Join him on the conquest of retrieving something that should not be retrieve.ce, Classic




From North Berwick, With Love


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"From North Berwick with love" tells the then and now story of North Berwick - East Lothian's popular seaside town - through postcards sent by its visitors and holidaymakers over more than 100 years. Picture postcards have captured, as individual time capsules, every essence of a place, its beaches, streets, people and activities. On one side there's a picture, or more than one, capturing the scene as it was; on the other there's personal space for a message to convey excitement, participation, anticipation or just to confirm you're boring/bored or feel the need to bore someone else (usually a relative). Postcards were the social media of the day but with one big difference - the original card and its message is still around years later to appear forever in "From North Berwick with love". The book also contains lots of lovely recent photographs in and around North Berwick so you can enjoy the now with the then. We hope to see you soon in the "Biarritz of the North" with its limited mobile phone data services and where shops still sell postcards!




The Love of Romance - 50 Books in One Collection


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The Love of Romance - 50 Books in One Collection' traverses the vast and verdant landscapes of romantic literature, presenting an unparalleled anthology that celebrates the genre's multifaceted nature. Comprising a pantheon of literary titans such as Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, and Leo Tolstoy, alongside the distinct voices of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Virginia Woolf, and E.M. Forster, this collection spans centuries, cultures, and literary movements. From the classical to the contemporary, the tragic to the comedic, it offers a compendium of styles and narratives, featuring standout pieces that have significantly influenced the genre of romance. This anthology is a testament to romance's enduring appeal and its capability to explore the depths of human emotion, societal norms, and the complexities of love and relationships. The contributing authors, hailing from diverse backgrounds and epochs, bring an array of perspectives and literary techniques to the theme of romance. Collectively, their works reflect the evolution of romantic literature, touching upon the ideals, challenges, and social contexts of their times. From the Regency elegance of Austen and the Brontës' gothic passion to the existential musings of Woolf and the jazz age disillusionment of Fitzgerald, these authors' contributions underline the thematic diversity and the dynamic evolution of romantic literature. Whether set against the backdrop of societal upheaval, the quest for personal identity, or the intricate dance of courtship and love, their narratives collectively offer a rich tapestry of the human experience. This anthology is an essential compendium for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the luxuriant world of romantic literature. Offering not just stories of love, but also windows into different eras and cultures, 'The Love of Romance - 50 Books in One Collection' curates a dialogue between the past and present, tradition and innovation. It is a journey that promises to enchant, educate, and inspire, making it an invaluable addition to the libraries of literary aficionados, scholars, and casual readers alike.




Tell the Court I Love My Wife


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The first in-depth history of miscegenation law in the United States, this book illustrates in vivid detail how states, communities, and the courts have defined and regulated mixed-race marriage from the colonial period to the present. Combining a storyteller's detail with a historian's analysis, Peter Wallenstein brings the sagas of Richard and Mildred Loving and countless other interracial couples before them to light in this harrowing history of how individual states had the power to regulate one of the most private aspects of life: marriage.




The Name of Love


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On her 20th birthday, Mary Hepburn - daughter of the local magistrate - learns that she is to marry John Aitken, a much older man. Unhappy with this, Mary walks to the local moor to clear her mind. Instead, she meets and falls in love with the handsome Captain Ferintosh, when he saves her from whiskey smugglers. The situation gets even more complicated when Mary's father arrests Ferintosh. Soon, devious plans and mysteries begin to surface. But who is worthy of her love, and what secrets are the men around him hiding?




East Lothian Folk Tales


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Storyteller Tim Porteus brings together stories from the rugged coastlines, golden beaches, rolling countryside and dramatic Lammermuir Hills of the ancient county of East Lothian. In this treasure trove of tales you will meet Scottish kings and queens, saints and sinners, witches and wizards, ghosts and giants, fools and tricksters – all as fantastical and powerful as the landscape they inhabit. Retold in an engaging style, and richly illustrated with unique line drawings, these humorous, clever and enchanting folk tales are sure to be enjoyed and shared time and again.







Maggie O'Farrell


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Bringing together cultural analysis and textual readings on critically-acclaimed bestseller and winner of the prestigious Women's Prize for Fiction, Maggie O'Farrell, this collection covers her nine novels, her memoir I Am, I Am, I Am, two children's books and features an exclusive interview with the author herself. The first full-length study of O'Farrell's work, this book offers critical explorations from her earliest works to the award-winning Hamnet and most recent best-selling novel, The Marriage Portrait. With a timeline of her life and works, as well as suggested further reading, the themes explored include grief and sacrifice, longing and belonging, trauma, translation, palimpsestic texts and the relation of her work to history and the female domestic gothic.




Love Potions and Other Calamities


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A comic tale of love, mystery and unintended consequences . . . Rosie McLeod, pub proprietor and a gifted herbalist of local renown, is thirty-nine and holding, but only just. The talons of her fortieth birthday are in her back and her bloody, bloody husband hasn''t laid a lustful hand on her for months. Rosie sets out to discover if her husband is having an affair, using deductive powers based solely on the careful preparation of plants and herbs. But as her well-laid plans entirely fall apart, the sighting of a large black cat sets off another chain of events. Rosie now realises that a psychopath is on the loose and that she''s been selected as his next victim. Praise for Charlie Laidlaw: ''Intriguing and compelling'' Jodi Taylor ''Will have you laughing out loud at his cleverly drawn characters and adroit portrayal of Scottish village life'' Lothian Life magazine ''He drives both the plot and the eccentric characters ... with assurance'' The Herald