287 results for 'Waugh, Louisa'

A surprise party for her 40th birthday turns into a nightmare when Louisa's friend Tiff invites all of their Facebook friends, including an ex-boyfriend she thought was long gone. When Oliver's wife...

Hard Times by Charles Dickens is a powerful exploration of the human cost of industrialisation and social change. This edition includes an introduction by Philip Collins. The novel tells the tragic...

Louisa May Alcott's Little Women has been beautifully adapted for younger readers. This inspiring story follows the March sisters as they navigate their lives during a time of great change in America...

The Cut of Men's Clothes, 1600-1900 by Norah Waugh A comprehensive record of men's clothing design from 1600 to 1930, featuring words, illustrations and working diagrams. This detailed study...

Discover the beauty of roses through the art of watercolour painting. This stunning book, published in association with Kew Gardens, showcases Trevor Waugh's expertise as a watercolour artist and...

The Temple House Vanishing by Rachel Donohue Twenty-five years ago, two students disappeared from an elite Catholic girls' boarding-school. The incident has left behind a legacy of power struggles...

Atmospheric gothic mystery awaits in this gripping tale. Louisa Drew's life is marked by tragedy and loss, but when she's asked to photograph Clewer Hall for auction, she uncovers secrets that lead...

Dante Gabriel Rossetti's life was a complex tapestry of art and literature, woven from threads of beauty and tragedy. This biography, written by Evelyn Waugh, is a sparkling account of his story,...

The Catholic Revival in English Literature 1845-1961 A comprehensive study of six prominent writers whose work was shaped by their Catholic faith. From Newman's conversion in 1845 to Waugh's...

The Mitford Murders by Jessica Fellowes is a lively and entertaining whodunit set in postwar England. In 1919, Louisa Cannon finds herself at Asthall Manor, where she becomes nurserymaid, chaperone,...

Gordon A Novel by Edith Templeton is a provocative and fearless exploration of the boundaries of consent and submission. Originally published in 1966 under a pseudonym, this novel was banned in...

Sundials: Their Theory and Construction by Albert E. Waugh is a comprehensive guide to understanding and building sundials. This book provides a rigorous appraisal of the science behind sundials, as...

A beautifully crafted edition of Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited, set against the backdrop of England's fading aristocracy in the years leading up to World War II. This nostalgic and reflective...

Deal, Kent. 1811. A godforsaken town ruled by villains, where smuggling and deception thrive. In this unforgiving environment, the Lennicker sisters struggle to survive. Their father's murder sets...

This special edition of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women features beautiful black-and-white photos from the film adaptation, including eight full-color removable mini-posters. The story follows the...

The Ties That Bind by Irina Shapiro is a deeply moving historical timeslip novel that explores the complexities of love, loss and life-altering choices. When her husband falls ill, Louisa Sheridan...

Jo March's indomitable spirit has captivated readers for generations. This collection brings together Louisa May Alcott's beloved novels, offering a glimpse into the lives of four sisters and their...

Charles Dickens's tenth novel, first published in 1854, explores the social and economic divide between capitalistic mill owners and workers during the Victorian era. Set in the fictional town of...

The Girl at Change Alley by Joanne Clague is a gripping tale of survival and redemption set in Sheffield in 1867. During a period of great social upheaval, two women find themselves entangled in a...

The Greatest Challenge Of Them All Devil's Brood Trilogy by Stephanie Laurens is a historical romance novel that follows Lord Drake Varisey and Lady Louisa Cynster as they navigate a perilous plot...

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott tells the story of four sisters growing up during a time of war and hardship. Each sister faces her own unique challenge as they navigate parties, travel, illness,...

When mother-of-two Louisa fails to return home from work one night, her husband raises the alarm. A search of their workshop reveals signs that she was taken by force, and DCI Warren Jones is tasked...

Louisa May Alcott's Little Women is a story of growing up, told through the lives of four sisters - each with a distinctive and relatable personality. Originally published in 1868, this novel...

Running the Room: Conversations with Women Theatre Directors By Rosemary Waugh This insightful book brings together intimate conversations with leading women theatre directors, exploring their...

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a heartwarming story about four sisters navigating girlhood and womanhood in 19th-century America. As their father serves away from home, the March sisters - Meg,...

Discover the complete and beautifully designed boxed set of Louisa May Alcott's beloved tale of the March sisters. This quintessential American family novel has captured readers' hearts for...

Louisa Love's debut book offers practical tools for spiritual empowerment and freedom. By combining techniques such as Emotional Freedom Technique, meditation, and connected Breathwork, readers can...

An Ideal Husband by Erica James is a heartwarming story of fresh starts and second chances. After a long and seemingly happy marriage, Louisa is shocked when her husband Kip asks for a divorce,...

The Alpha and the Omega: How the balance on earth was lost and is now being restored by Louisa Crisp. This book explores the idea that we can be free from negative emotions, traumas, and conditioning...

Courage for the Clarks Factory Girls by May Ellis is a heartwarming and gripping novel that explores the lives of three friends living in a Somerset village during World War I. As war rages across...

The Murderous Misses of Concord A Concord Mystery by Elizabeth Dunne In the midst of New England's winter, death is not far away in Concord. When Miss Emily Collier dies at her 42nd birthday party,...

The Highland Cowgirl by Louisa MacDougall is a heartwarming tale set in the Scottish Highlands.Follow the journey of a young cowgirl as she navigates the challenges and joys of rural life, surrounded...

Felix Rivendale, the Marquess of Wrenworth, is known for his perfect image. Behind this façade, however, lies a complex individual with secrets that could devastate those closest to him. When he...

The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady DetectiveA collection of seven classic adventures by Catherine Louisa Pirkis, featuring one of the first fictional female detectives in Victorian London.These...

The Mitford Vanishing by Jessica Fellowes is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of war-torn Europe. In 1937, as tensions rise and loyalties are tested, six sisters from the glamorous Mitford...

The People's Republic of Amnesia: Tiananmen Revisited by Louisa Lim is a thought-provoking analysis of China's modern history. On June 4, 1989, the People's Liberation Army opened fire on unarmed...

A powerful and elegant novel about the creation of new life. Louisa Hall's Reproduction is a story that explores the complexities of pregnancy, miscarriage, and labour, set against the backdrop of a...

I Was Thinking by Diana Waugh offers a unique approach to communication with loved ones affected by cognitive loss. This workbook provides a guide for happy and calm conversations, helping you...

Mr Cat is carrying a big bag and his friends are curious to know what's inside. He just says "Wait and see!"This story, written by Louisa Kelly, features quirky illustrations by Julian Mosedale. It's...

The Broadway Play of 1912A stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel, this play brings to life the March family's story in a rich tapestry of New England life.First performed on Broadway...

Deborah Mitford invites her family and friends to Chatsworth for Christmas in 1941, hoping to bring the clan together one last time. However, the evening takes a dark turn when a psychic reveals that...

The Paris Review Interviews by Philip Gourevitch A collection of invaluable conversations with some of the world's leading writers, offering unique insights into their lives and work. This new volume...

The Best Friend is an utterly gripping psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist. When Louisa Sullivan meets Darcy Lane at her son's first playdate, she has no idea that life is about to...

Eating Disorders: A Parents' Guide by Rachel Bryant-Waugh and Bryan Lask provides clear guidance for parents concerned about their child's eating habits. This accessible book helps you understand...

Christmas is a time for festive cheer, but for Mummy, it's also a time for a little extra help. She's always loved the holiday season, but this year, her chaotic family is threatening to derail her...

The Wakes is a heartwarming and humorous story about life's ups and downs. It follows the lives of Clare, Chris, and Louisa as they navigate two failing marriages, unexpected love connections, and a...

Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel celebrates its 150th anniversary in this beautifully illustrated edition. The story follows the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy - as they navigate the...

Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still MattersAn affectionate and perceptive tribute to Louisa May Alcott's life and work, this book offers a fresh look at the circumstances...

In the Crypt with a Candlestick by Daisy Waugh is a hilarious and original twist on the country house murder mystery. When Lady Tode, the long-suffering wife of Sir Ecgbert Tode, is found dead in the...

Michael Frayn's novel is a humorous and satirical take on the world of journalism, set in the declining years of Fleet Street. The story follows John Dyson, who dreams of fame and a gentlemanly life,...

The Mennyms by Sylvia Waugh A family with an extraordinary secret is revealed in this intriguing novel. From the outside, their lives appear ordinary, but beneath the surface, they are hiding...

The Marquess and the Runaway Lady by Samantha Hastings When the Marquess of Chiswick takes in a mysterious woman, he's shocked to discover she is Lady Louisa, an heiress who has escaped her cruel...

Set in a fictional town during the Industrial Revolution, Hard Times is a satirical novel that explores the social and moral implications of a mechanized society. Charles Dickens examines the stark...

Louisa May Alcott's Little Women is a heartwarming story of four sisters navigating life's challenges together. In this deluxe hardcover edition, beautifully illustrated by Anna Bond, the March...

Guy Crouchback's desire to join the war effort leads him to take a commission in the Royal Corps of Halberdiers. However, his first campaign proves to be a disappointment, with little action and a...

Modern Literary Theory: A Reader by Waugh and Rice provides an essential introduction to key theoretical approaches in modern literary theory. This updated edition includes new material, extracts...

Little Women A Play by Peter Clapham is a successful dramatization of Louisa M. Alcott's famous novel. This play brings to life the lives of the March girls and their friends with great accuracy and...

Cricket is blessed with quality prose and gifted writing. The game's nobles and gentlemen often combined wit and banter with skill and knowledge. Their quotes, intellectual insights, and outlandish...

Daisy Turner finds solace in Kew Gardens during wartime, surrounded by the beauty and tranquility it offers. As she works on the Dig For Victory campaign alongside her colleague Beth Sanderson, they...

Baby Love by Louisa YoungA fast-paced literary thriller that draws Evangeline into her past, as she fights to protect three-year-old Lily from the seedy underworld that threatens to tear them apart...

This beautifully bound edition presents three novels from Louisa May Alcott's oeuvre. It includes her most famous and cherished work, Little Women, as well as its sequels, Little Men and Jo's Boys...

This comprehensive collection brings together 100 winter-themed tales from renowned authors. Hans Christian Andersen's own stories are joined by works from notable writers such as Dickens, Louisa May...

Helena, written by Evelyn Waugh in 1950, is his only historical novel. The story follows Helena's quest to find the relics of the cross on which Christ was crucified.The novel explores the corruption...

A Handful of Dust by Evelyn Waugh is a novel that explores the complexities of relationships and societal expectations. After seven years of marriage, Lady Brenda Last finds herself feeling...

Good Wives, a heartwarming novel by Louisa May Alcott, takes place three years after the events of Little Women. As each sister navigates their own challenges, they must learn valuable lessons about...

Catalyst: Using Personal Chemistry to Convert Contacts into Contracts by David Kean and Louisa Clarke is a practical guide to making networking, prospecting, and sales more effective. By applying the...

A quiet life in the countryside seems idyllic for Reginald and Sylvia, but beneath the surface, their relationship is about to be tested. As Reginald's success grows, he finds himself drawn back to...

Blind since birth, Marianne Fraser lives in Edinburgh with her sister Louisa, a successful novelist. Her life is one of elegant anonymity, but she finds solace and expression in music.Marianne's...

Brideshead Revisited is a nostalgic and reflective novel set amongst the English aristocracy in the run-up to the Second World War. It tells the story of Charles Ryder's infatuation with the...

William Trevor's darkly comic novel explores the lives of those who exist on the fringes of society. A unique boarding house becomes a haven for individuals with troubled pasts, but when its owner...

Dickie Pentecost's life is in disarray. His job as a diplomatic correspondent has been made redundant, and his family - including his wife Jane and daughters Flo and Lucy - are struggling to cope...

The next hilarious installment in Daisy Waugh's Tode Hall series is here. Old School Ties brings together a cast of characters at Villa Rospo, a magnificent but largely forgotten jewel in the Tode...

Louisa May Alcott's Little Women tells the story of four sisters as they navigate the challenges of growing up in 19th-century America. Originally written for children, this beloved novel has become...

Devotion by Louisa Young is a novel set against the backdrop of the 1930s, a time of great change and upheaval. As the world teeters on the brink of war, one family's loyalties are tested by their...

The Heroes' Welcome by Louisa Young is a poignant and powerful novel that explores the lives of two couples in the aftermath of World War I. Set against the backdrop of a changed world, the story...

Caryl Churchill's Glass is a thought-provoking short play about a girl made entirely of glass. First performed at the Royal Court Theatre Downstairs in 2019, it was part of a programme of four plays...

The Junior Classics series brings together four stories from celebrated authors, each one packed with colourful illustrations and lovable characters. This collection features stories from Charles...

Satire: A Critical Guide This collection of critical introductions explores various literary topics and genres, including satire. Satire aims to expose human hypocrisy, vice, and folly, making it a...

Set against the backdrop of wartime England, Put Out More Flags is a biting satire that explores the changing social landscape of the time.The characters from Evelyn Waugh's earlier works, such as...

A beautifully written parable about the human experience, Path is a poignant exploration of connection and belonging. As we walk through life's uncertainties, Louisa Thomsen Brits invites us to...

Nancy Mitford's Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels offers a witty and insightful portrayal of the English upper class in pre-war London and Paris. With its perfectly timed comic dialogue and...

A. S. Byatt's celebrated anthology of English short stories brings together 37 stories from the 19th and 20th centuries by authors such as Dickens, Trollope, Hardy, J. G. Ballard, Angela Carter, and...

The Borough Press Twelve Months and a Day by Louisa Young is a poignant love story about two couples whose lives were cut short. Rasmus and Jay, and Róisín are left to navigate their unfinished lives...

This beautifully packaged edition of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel is now available. With a new foreword from bestselling author Caitlin Moran, it's a perfect introduction to this timeless story...

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a timeless coming-of-age story about four sisters navigating girlhood and womanhood in 19th-century America.The March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - share a...

Unleash your creativity with Stupendous Stitching. This comprehensive guide to fiber art combines hand embroidery, decorative machine stitching and couching to create stunning textured fabric art...

Deborah Mitford invites her family and friends to Chatsworth for Christmas in 1941, hoping to bring them together one last time. However, their festive gathering takes a dark turn when a psychic...

Adam Bushnell, Rob Smith and David Waugh present 100 quick, exciting and inspiring writing activities for the primary classroom in this practical guide. Focusing on the underpinnings of literacy,...

The Solo Traveler's Handbook For Those Who Love and Those Who Long to Go Solo by Janice Waugh is a practical guide for those looking to embark on solo travel adventures. With its 2nd edition, the...

A hilarious and bonkers tale of toffs, terror and old school ties awaits in Daisy Waugh's latest novel. The Todes are heading to Italy for their honeymoon, but they soon find themselves at the centre...

A Children's Literary Treasury by Anna James brings together magical stories from around the world to comfort, inspire and entertain. This collection features an array of beloved tales, including...

Deborah Feldman's memoir tells the story of her escape from a strictly religious sect and her journey to independence.Growing up in the Satmar community, Deborah was raised under a code of customs...

Little Women and Good Wives is a heartwarming story about the lives of four sisters growing up in a small New England community. The novel follows the domestic adventures of the March sisters as they...

Angeline's life has finally found its rhythm. She's got her Harley Davidson, her independence, and her sister's baby, Lily, who brings new joy to their lives. But when a surprise arrives, everything...

The Age of Entanglement: When Quantum Physics Was Reborn In 1935, Albert Einstein's famous paper sparked a debate that would change our understanding of the universe. He showed that particles could...

Evelyn Waugh's The Loved One is a witty satire on artistic integrity and the British expat community in Hollywood. Set in the artificial paradise of Whispering Glades Memorial Park, the novel...

Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons is a wickedly brilliant parody of rural melodramas. When Flora Poste, a sensible and sophisticated young woman, descends upon her relatives at Cold Comfort Farm,...

Valerie Whitfield's life is turned upside down when she makes a desperate decision to travel through time to save her husband's life. But disaster strikes, leaving her stranded in the 21st century...

The Wakes is a moving and humorous debut novel about finding hope in unexpected places. When Clare and Chris meet, their lives are forever changed by the power of connection.After a series of...

Sir Max Mallowan's memoirs offer a unique glimpse into the life of an archaeologist and his wife, Agatha Christie. Born in Lancing, Sir Max recounts his early years, including his time as a...