95 results for 'Dalrymple'

The Anarchy: The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire by William Dalrymple In 1765, the East India Company's victory over the Mughal emperor marked a turning point in...

Daisy Dalrymple is recruited to help her cousin Edgar, Lord Dalrymple, with a family matter. As he approaches his 50th birthday, he decides it's time to find out who would be the heir to the...

Daisy Dalrymple's Christmas plans are put in jeopardy when her mother invites her to spend the holiday at Brockdene, their ancestral estate in Cornwall. Despite initial reservations, Daisy agrees to...

The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company In 1765, the East India Company's victory over the young Mughal emperor marked a turning point in its history. The Company's founding...

Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher and her friend Lucy embark on a weekend at Appsworth Hall, a stately home renowned for its impressive grotto. Working on a book about architectural follies, they aim to...

The body of a young woman was discovered among the spring bulbs at Occles Hall. Daisy Dalrymple, a young reporter, had arrived in Cheshire to find gloomy weather and a sense of unease. While...

A casual outing to London's Crystal Palace takes a mysterious and murderous turn. Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher is visiting her young cousins in London when they decide to make a day of it at the Crystal...

Daisy Dalrymple attends a performance of Verdi's Requiem with Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard. The evening is disrupted when Bettina Westlea, who will be singing the mezzo...

Daisy Dalrymple-Fletcher's convalescent trip to the countryside takes an unexpected turn when she and her friends are invited for Sunday lunch. A seemingly innocuous wine cellar beneath their shared...

The Black Ship by Carola Dunn In 1925, Daisy Dalrymple and her family move into a new home on the outskirts of London. Their idyllic life is disrupted when a murder victim turns up in their communal...

The Royal Horse Artillery in action is a sight evocative of war. This memoir by Hew Dalrymple Ross provides a unique perspective on the British Army's battles against Napoleon Bonaparte's French...

Alexander Dalrymple's collection of voyages and discoveries in the South Pacific Ocean is a treasure trove of 18th-century knowledge. First published in 1769, this historic work offers a unique...

Culture: A New World History by Martin Puchner explores the idea that cultures are not fixed entities, but rather dynamic and interconnected systems. This account examines how global civilizations...

Hew Ross of the Chestnut Troop: With the Royal Horse Artillery During the Peninsular War and at Waterloo is a memoir that brings to life the experiences of one of the most renowned officers of the...

The Battle for Afghanistan: A Masterful Retelling of Imperial Disaster William Dalrymple's gripping narrative of the First Anglo-Afghan War is a masterful retelling of one of the West's greatest...

Theodore Dalrymple's work explores the moral decay of modern culture and the impact of political correctness on society. This collection of essays, Anything Goes, reflects his concerns and offers a...

Delhi, a city of contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modernity. This unique portrait of the city is the result of a remarkable journey of discovery by one of the finest writers of his generation...

White Mughals: Love and Betrayal in Eighteenth-century IndiaA remarkable tale of love and deception set against the backdrop of colonial India. In the early eighteenth century, a British Resident at...

On distant future Earth, changed by time and alien influence, John Prophet awakens from cryosleep. His mission: to climb the towers of Thauili Van and restart the Earth empire. But, news of the...

The Mountain of Light: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond The history of the Koh-i-Noor is a story of greed, murder, torture, colonialism and appropriation, woven together from the...

Grief and Other Stories by Theodore Dalrymple is a thought-provoking collection of short stories that explore the absurdities of modern life. With his characteristic wit, Dalrymple takes the ordinary...

Theodore Dalrymple's Admirable Evasions offers a critical examination of psychological thought and its limitations in understanding human behavior. Dalrymple argues that many psychological...

In Praise of Prejudice: The Necessity of Preconceived Ideas by Theodore DalrympleEnglish psychiatrist and writer Theodore Dalrymple argues that freeing the mind from prejudice is not only impossible,...

The Knife Went In: A Prison Doctor's View of Britain by Theodore Dalrymple As a prison doctor, psychiatrist and court expert, Theodore Dalrymple has spent over a quarter of a century treating and...

At midnight, our minds can be a restless place. Theodore Dalrymple has found a way to calm the mind's racing thoughts with his collection of maxims.These 365 concise statements offer a unique...

Travel around the world through the cinemas of Paris. In this unique book, Theodore Dalrymple reflects on 33 films he saw in Parisian cinemas, combining his own experiences from visiting various...

Theodore Dalrymple's Not With a Bang But a Whimper is a thought-provoking collection of essays that explores the state of our culture and the ideas changing our ways of life. Dalrymple examines...

Ramses: A Memoir by Theodore DalrympleThis poignant and humorous memoir tells the story of Ramses, a remarkable dog who captured the heart of his owner. With wit and insight, Dalrymple explores the...

This collection of essays by Theodore Dalrymple offers a bracingly clear-sighted view of the human condition. Dr. Dalrymple explores literature and ideas, from Shakespeare to Marx, and examines the...

The Spindrift Pages by Theodore Dalrymple is a thoughtful exploration of literature and philosophy. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of writers, Dalrymple offers considered reflections on...

Eight stories that explore the complexities of human life, Theodore Dalrymple examines how people navigate everyday conflicts and frustrations. These enthralling tales reveal the tragic and amusing...

The cult of sentimentality has taken hold in public life. Former prison doctor and psychiatrist Theodore Dalrymple argues that our efforts to feel good about ourselves are often at odds with making a...

The Pleasure of Thinking: A Journey Through the Sideways Leaps of Ideas by Theodore Dalrymple In this engaging exploration, Theodore Dalrymple embarks on an intellectual journey through literature,...

William Dalrymple's 'The Age of Kali' is a collection of remarkable essays that explore the complexities of modern India. Spanning a range of subjects, from guerrilla warfare to high-society...

William Dalrymple's account of his journey across Marco Polo's 700-year-old route from Jerusalem to Xanadu is a fascinating and entertaining travelogue. At 22, Dalrymple left Cambridge to visit the...

Small observations and reflections have long fascinated Theodore Dalrymple. In this collection of essays, he shares his thoughts on the natural world and its place in our lives.The author's journey...

Farewell Fear is a collection of essays by Theodore Dalrymple, first published in 2012. This compilation brings together some of his most engaging and thought-provoking writings from the New English...

The Pleasures of Travelling by Theodore Dalrymple is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience. Through his own travels and observations, the author examines the complexities of high...

In Xanadu A Quest is a travelogue that recounts William Dalrymple's journey to the ruins of Kublai Khan's stately pleasure dome in Xanadu. At just 22 years old, Dalrymple embarked on an adventure...

Not with a Bang But a Whimper: The Politics and Culture of DeclineThis thought-provoking collection of essays explores social, political, and literary issues that reveal the complexities of modern...

William Dalrymple's selected essays offer a thought-provoking exploration of cultural relativism and its implications. Through candid observations on various subjects, including Germaine Greer,...

The Wheelchair and Other Stories by Theodore Dalrymple explores the darker aspects of human nature, revealing the destructive power of hatred, utopianism, and other motives. A collection of...

The Examined Life by Theodore Dalrymple is a biting satire that pokes fun at modern man's excessive concern for his own health. Written from the perspective of someone who has seen it all, this book...

William Dalrymple's Nine Lives takes us to the heart of an India in flux, where ancient traditions and modernity collide. Through nine unforgettable stories, he delves into the complexities of a...

Threats of Pain and Ruin by Theodore Dalrymple is a collection of essays that explore the complexities of human experience. Written without a specific agenda, these little pieces were crafted from...

William Dalrymple's journey through the Byzantine world is one of discovery and remembrance. In 1999, he followed in the footsteps of two monks, John Moschos and Sophronius, who set off on an...

Theodore Dalrymple's new collection of essays offers a bracingly clearsighted view of the human condition. Spanning literature and ideas from Shakespeare to Marx, as well as topics such as the...

From the Holy Mountain: A Journey in the Shadow of ByzantiumWilliam Dalrymple's account of a 15th-century journey across the Byzantine world is a rich blend of history, spirituality, adventure, and...

The Terror of Existence: From Ecclesiastes to Theatre of the Absurd A life stripped of ultimate meaning can be both a profound challenge and an existential conundrum. How do we find direction in a...

Daisy Dalrymple investigates a mysterious death at a country estate in 1920s England. When an old school friend, Sylvia Richmond, asks for her help, Daisy arrives to find a household of relatives and...

Walter Dalrymple Maitland Bell's remarkable life is the subject of this fascinating autobiography. Known as 'Karamojo Bell', he developed innovative techniques for hunting and capturing his quarry,...

William Dalrymple's journey across the Indian subcontinent is a testament to his enduring fascination with the region. Over ten years, he gathered stories from Sri Lanka and southern India to the...

Filosofa's Republic by Theodore DalrympleA satirical exploration of human nature and politics in Africa, as seen through the eyes of a British visitor to a small village.This humorous and...

I Should Be GoingA poignant and thought-provoking collection of poetry from Jaz Dalrymple, exploring the complexities of modern life and our place in the world.With a unique blend of romance and...

Three stories set in different times and places, Theodore Dalrymple explores the complexities of human nature under extreme circumstances.In these tales, he examines how people respond to crisis and...

The Bath Chronicle announces the arrival of Lady Allersham. She seeks the society of those good ladies in Laura Place, Lady Dalrymple and Miss Carteret. A mystery or two to solve and a match or two...

When a claimant to the title of Lord Darlymple meets an unexpected end, suspicion falls on murder. Daisy Dalrymple is recruited by her cousin Edgar to help him find the next heir to the viscountcy...

La Anarquía by William Dalrymple In 1765, the Company of the Indies Orientals overthrew the young Mughal emperor and installed a government controlled by English merchants who exploited the country...

Children's poetry anthology featuring poems that will appeal to the child in everyone. J W Dalrymple has compiled a collection of verses that are meant to be read aloud, inspiring young minds and...

The Forgotten Masters: Indian Painting for the East India Company By William Dalrymple, published 28 January 2020. This book celebrates the work of extraordinary Indian artists who created hybrid...

The Border: True Fiction by Marcus DalrympleToby White is sent to Mexico from London to work for an agency monitoring human rights on the border. His assignment takes a dark turn when he discovers a...

Dr. John Durston uses colour mentation to study chromatic vibrations, allowing him to see visions of events elsewhere. His investigations often lead to strange adventures when joined by Miss...

Tim Hannigan's exploration of travel writing delves into its most contentious issues and confronts the genre with unflinching honesty.From Monaco to Eton, Scotland to Greek hillsides, Hannigan...

The Best Medicine Stories of Healing by Theodore Dalrymple is a unique collection of medical stories that approach their theme from many eras and perspectives. Notable authors, including physicians...

Nothing But Wickedness Idleness, Madness and the Culture of Decline is a thought-provoking exploration of society's subtle transgressions that contribute to cultural decline. Drawing on his extensive...

Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher's family gathers at an old Cornish estate for Christmas in December 1923. The ancestral lord's poor relations occupy the estate, which is steeped in history and folklore...

Davy Jones Below is a gripping mystery novel by Carola Dunn. Daisy Dalrymple and her husband, Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher, embark on an ocean voyage to America, joined by a group of...

For small business owners who struggle to promote their ventures, Sara Nasser Dalrymple offers a straightforward guide to effortless sales. With 20 years of sales and marketing experience, she shares...

In 1926, three men are found dead in shallow graves off the beaten path in Epping Forest, each shot through the heart and with no identification. DCI Alec Fletcher is tasked with solving the murders...

In 1923, Daisy Dalrymple and her husband Alec Fletcher embark on a honeymoon visit to America. Their trip takes an unexpected turn when they become embroiled in a murder investigation at the Chelsea...

Daisy Dalrymple's latest case is a real puzzler. A gruesome murder at the Tower of London sets her husband off on an investigation, but Daisy soon finds herself right in the middle of it all. On a...

Daisy Dalrymple travels to her brother-in-law's village in Kent to protect him from a series of threatening letters that could ruin his reputation. However, upon arrival, she discovers the village is...

William Dalrymple's From the Holy Mountain is a deeply moving and richly scholarly travelogue that retraces the footsteps of two Byzantine monks, John Moschos and Sophronius, as they journeyed across...

Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher faces her darkest fears when she arrives at her dentist's office to find him dead. Suspicious circumstances surround his death, and despite everyone's reluctance to believe...

Daisy Dalrymple investigates a mysterious death at the prestigious Henley Regatta in 1923. When Basil DeLancy, a member of the Oxford rowing team, dies under suspicious circumstances during a race,...

Bachelors Anonymous by P. G. Wodehouse is a humorous tale about the misadventures of Ivor Llewellyn, an American movie mogul who relies on his friends at Bachelors Anonymous to keep him out of...

The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty, Delhi, 1857 by William Dalrymple In the twilight of the 19th century, the Mughal Empire's final days were marked by a brutal and doomed uprising. This is the...

The Travel Writing Tribe: A Journey in Search of a Genre Author Tim Hannigan explores the complexities and controversies of travel writing, delving into its history, key figures, and debates. From...

Daisy Darlymple is invited to her old school friend Gwen Tyndall's annual fireworks display at Edge Manor in the Cotswolds. However, this year's festivities are marred by tragedy when Gwen's father...

Daisy Dalrymple's journey to Edinburgh takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a stowaway on board. Belinda, the daughter of Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher, joins Daisy for the trip,...

Up The Garden Path by Patsy Collins is a collection of stories that explore the complexities of life in a traditional garden setting. From Mrs Dalrymple's country home to Eleanor's own tranquil...

The Empire Windrush sailed from Kingston, Jamaica on 24 May 1948, carrying 1,027 passengers and some stowaways, many of whom were West Indies nationals. Among them was Alford Dalrymple Gardner, who...

A Mourning Wedding by Carola Dunn is a mystery novel that takes place at a wedding, where the festivities are overshadowed by a murder. Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher and her husband, Detective Chief...

The Age of the Earth by G. Brent Dalrymple is a comprehensive history and synthesis of our understanding of the Earth's age. This book presents the evidence and logic that have led scientists to...

Turn your travels into stories with this comprehensive guide to travel writing. The Travel Writer's Way offers a unique 12-step programme to help you develop your writing skills and share your travel...

Jesus' Passion Week: A Bible Study on Our Savior's Last Days and Ultimate Sacrifice by Joyce Koo Dalrymple and The Navigators is a 96-page study guide exploring the final week of Jesus' life. This...

Daisy Dalrymple's plans for a pleasant afternoon at Kensington's Natural History Museum are quickly derailed by a gruesome discovery. A curator has been found dead, with a pile of dinosaur bones...

For many small business owners, promoting their business can feel awkward and daunting. However, with the right approach, it can be a straightforward process. Sara Nasser Dalrymple, a business mentor...

The New England Journal of Medicine is one of the world's most influential medical journals. Its conclusions are often cited by doctors and reported in the media to a broad audience, but can they be...

Rafe Audley has no intention of joining English High Society. As the illegitimate son of the Duke of Bentley, he's been protecting his mining community and providing for his three siblings since...

Water Wave Mechanics for Engineers and Scientists by Robert George Dean and Robert A. Dalrymple is an introduction to classical water wave theory, making it accessible to both college seniors and...

Eothen: Traces of Travel Brought Home from the East is a witty and engaging travelogue that defies traditional narrative conventions. Written by Alexander William Kinglake, this 19th-century account...

Discover the fascinating story of Thomas Massey, from convict to Chief Constable, and explore the early development of Tasmania. This rare book offers an intimate and documented exploration of life...

The Fourth Dimension and Non-Euclidean Geometry in Modern Art is a groundbreaking study that explores how alternative concepts of space influenced modern art. First published in 1983, this revised...

A Right Royal Scandal Two Marriages that Changed History by Joanne Major and Sarah Murden is a fascinating biography that explores the scandalous love matches within two successive generations of the...