For one weekend every July, thousands of readers descend on the historic English town of Harrogate, Yorkshire in pursuit of mysteries, mischief and murder. In 'Murder in Harrogate', ten of the world's best known crime and thriller writers come together in honour of the world's largest festival of crime writing, the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival. From a locked-room mystery inspired by Agatha Christie's infamous disappearance at the...

"Prayers in No-Man's Land" is a collection of poems and lyrics written by the poet/lyricist, Geoff Parry. There are 30 poems in the collection, divided into six sections: Characters; Artists; Off to War; Causes for Concern; Love, Sweet Love; Reflections and Farewells. Geoff Parry has been writing and performing in folk clubs for about 30 years, and these poems and lyrics span that time frame. As can be seen from the section titles, his works reflect...

In the third part of "King Henry VI", Shakespeare brings the story of Henry's reign and eventual fall to Richard, Duke of Gloucester, to its unhappy close.

The plays by Shakespeare about the reign of Henry VI offer a searing account of aristocratic sedition. They portray the complex relationship between the King and his Protector, and contain a subtle reading of the kind of event most feared by the Tudor regime, a popular uprising.

Why read non-fiction? Is it just to find things out? Or is it for pleasure, challenge, adventure, meaning? Here, in seventy new pieces, some of the most original writers and thinkers of our time give their answers. From Hilton Als on reading as writing's dearest companion to Nicci Gerrard on reading for her life; from Malcolm Gladwell on entering the minds of others to Michael Lewis on books as secret discoveries; and from Lea Ypi on the search for...

An anthology of the best writing on endurance, survival, adventure and exploration.

This edition takes account of recent discoveries concerning Shakespeare's early career, and the statistical tests that have been devised to determine authorship where there is doubt, and pays particular attention to recent theatrical history.

The Sedgemoor Strangler contains 16 bite-sized tales designed to intrigue and enthral the reader. The stories are based around the themes of the perfect crime and getting away with murder.

Professor Beaurline's edition presents the fullest account to date of the stage history of "King John", with accompanying illustrations to suggest the dramatic potential of the script. The textual analysis includes examination of several disputed emendations to the text.

Make Merry at Court...with three Tudor Christmas stories! Christmas At Court by Blythe Gifford Sir John Talbot and Lady Alice's secret betrothal must wait until Henry Tudor claims the throne. Secrets Of The Queen's Lady by Jenni Fletcher The lady-in-waiting to Anne of Cleves is unexpectedly reunited with a handsome - younger - diplomat at the palace's festivities! His Mistletoe Lady by Amanda McCabe Catherine seeks help from a mysterious Spaniard...