47 results for 'Greenlaw, Lavinia'

Lavinia Fontana: Trailblazer, Rule Breaker is the first comprehensive monograph to explore the life and work of this pioneering female Renaissance artist in over two decades. This engaging book...

Ursula K. Le Guin: Five Novels This collection brings together five standalone novels from the acclaimed science fiction writer, showcasing her boundless creativity and literary range. Spanning from...

A Double Sorrow Troilus and Criseyde by Lavinia Greenlaw In this fresh retelling of Chaucer's classic poem, Lavinia Greenlaw takes the title from the opening line to create a new and captivating love...

This elegant and spirited work of self-investigation is the result of decades of answering questions that don't really matter - and not being asked the ones that do. Lavinia Greenlaw, prizewinning...

The Vast Extent On Seeing and Not Seeing Further by Lavinia Greenlaw A collection of writings that explore the relationship between light, image, and the unseen. This ingenious constellation of...

In the City of Love's Sleep by Lavinia GreenlawA chance encounter sparks a profound transformation in Iris, a museum conservator struggling to come to terms with her life. As she navigates this...

The music made me feel as if I had gone through all that anyway. In this vivid memoir, Lavinia Greenlaw recounts the adventures that music leads us into: getting drunk, falling in love, dying of...

This Selected Poems offers a profound introduction to Lavinia Greenlaw's distinguished body of work. Spanning her entire career, from debut collection Night Photograph (1993) to her most recent...

Lavinia Greenlaw's debut collection explores the intersection of science and human behaviour with a level gaze that is both thought-provoking and unsettling. The poet's imagination conjures up a...

William Morris's Icelandic Journal is a lesser-known masterpiece of travel literature. Poet and novelist Lavinia Greenlaw reflects on its themes of travel, exploring the complex emotions that arise...

William Morris's intimate journals offer a unique perspective on travel and its complexities. Written for a friend, these personal reflections explore the emotions that accompany departure, arrival,...

Lavinia Greenlaw's latest collection explores the complexities of memory and loss. In "The Built Moment", she meditates on the metaphysics of existence, as her father's dementia takes him into the...

Object Relations is a comprehensive introduction to the subject, placing relationships at the heart of what it means to be human. The theory, which originated in Britain as a development of Freudian...

Born to Be Wilde by Eloisa JamesThe third instalment in the Wildes of Lindow Castle series, this Regency romance follows the story of Lavinia Gray and Parth Sterling.When Parth, now the richest...

Deryn Rees-Jones explores the work of women poets who have challenged traditional poetic conventions in her pioneering critical study, Consorting with Angels. Beginning with Edith Sitwell and Stevie...

The Duke of Seduction by Darcy Burke is a historical romance novel that tells the story of Lady Lavinia Gillingham and William Beckett, Marquess of Northam. When the Duke of Seduction pens anonymous...

The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom is a gripping novel set in Virginia before the Civil War. Orphaned and indentured to serve at a plantation, young Lavinia forms an unlikely bond with Belle, the...

Lavinia Yardley's life was one of luxury and expectation, but when her family's disgrace forces her into marriage with a duke she despises, she finds herself desperate for escape. A chance encounter...

The Hungry Ocean: A Swordboat Captain's Journey by Linda GreenlawA gripping account of life as a swordfish boat captain, from one of the most experienced and respected captains on the East Coast...

A dark and twisted exploration of female friendship, set against the glamorous backdrop of Manhattan's social elite. Tara Isabella Burton's novel is a gripping tale of obsession and desire, as two...

Set against the intriguing backdrop of 1830s London society, Miss Caroline Morton is back in high-society circles as a lady's companion and amateur sleuth. Her latest employer's daughter, Dorothy...

Linda Greenlaw's All Fishermen Are Liars is a collection of true stories from her time at sea. In this book, she shares tales of eccentric crew members, hilarious episodes, and the biggest fish...

The Lobster Chronicles: Life On a Very Small IslandLinda Greenlaw's memoir is a tale of two worlds - the sea and small-town life. After 17 years at sea, she returns to her island home, seeking a...

Eugene O'Neill's trilogy reimagines Greek tragedy in 19th-century New England. Lavinia Mannon seeks revenge against her mother and stepfather, while her brother Orin grapples with his own feelings...

A Bride for the Viscount's Cold Son (Large Print Edition) by Audrey Ashwood is a Regency romance novel about a young woman's journey to find love and acceptance in 19th-century London. After...

The Brandons is a witty and engaging novel by Angela Thirkell, published in 2015. The story revolves around Lavinia Brandon, a beautiful and charming widow, and her efforts to navigate the...

Flowers in the Rain and Other Stories by Rosamunde PilcherA poignant collection of stories that explore the complexities of family life, love, and loss. Through the eyes of Lavinia, we revisit...

A Walk Through Faith: One Woman's Story on How She Encountered the True and Living GodThis personal account shares one woman's journey as she discovers a deeper relationship with God. Despite life's...

Aeneas, son of Venus, is destined for greatness, prophesied to father a people who will one day rule the world. But behind every great man are the women whose prophecies forget. This retelling of...

Judaism: A Beginner's Guide provides a clear and authoritative introduction to the Jewish faith and its practices. Lavinia and Dan Cohn-Sherbok explore the nature of God, divisions within Judaism,...

Mirabelle is a young girl with a special heritage - her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy. She's looking forward to a school trip to a magical-creature sanctuary, but things get complicated when...

London, 1662. A single lie can have far-reaching consequences.Intrigued by her family's past, Holly Ansell uncovers an antique mirror and the diary of Lavinia, a courtesan who lived at Ashdown House...

When a body is discovered at Honeychurch Hall, the small community is abuzz with theories and speculation. For Kat, the mystery takes an intriguing turn when she finds two rare miniature portraits...

Grant the genie is in a bit of a pickle. After being cast out of Genie World, he lands on Earth with a big, fat bump! Without a lamp to call home, he has to settle for an old cracked teapot instead...

A Step So Grave by Catriona McPherson is a sophisticated and elegantly written mystery that sets a stylish spin on the traditional country house murder. In 1930s Scotland, Dandy Gilver arrives at...

The Freud Wars: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Psychoanalysis by Lavinia Gomez offers a comprehensive exploration of the justification of psychoanalysis. This book examines three powerful...

Discover the overlooked stories of 16th- and 17th-century Italian women artists. This book sheds light on their lives, art, and struggles in a period that often marginalised female creativity...

An Honorable Deception by Roseanna M. White is a gripping tale of mystery and romance set against the backdrop of high society. When Lady Alethia Barremore is shot, Lord Yates Fairfax rushes to her...

A charming new series set in a quaint old bookshop. Posy Morland has spent her life lost in the pages of her favourite romantic novels. When she inherits Bookend's, an eccentric owner dies and leaves...

The 2019 San Francisco 49ers Story is a gripping account of the team's remarkable season. Eight sportswriters share their insights into the team's history, roster building, and key performances that...

In the remote village of Dunwich, Massachusetts, the old stories of witches still linger, and strange noises echo through the hills. Here, a young woman named Lavinia Whateley gives birth to a child,...

Developments in Object Relations: Controversies, Conflicts, and Common Ground by Lavinia Gomez explores the evolution of British Object Relations theory in the second half of the 20th century. This...

The Best Women's Travel Writing, Volume 12: True Stories from Around the World by Lavinia Spalding. Travelers' Tales is renowned for publishing books that bring together the best stories of intrepid...

By Her Hand: A New Look at Early Modern Italian Women Artists This generously illustrated volume explores the practice and paths to success of early modern Italian women artists, offering new insight...

The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson A unique and fascinating collection of poetry, "The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson" brings together the first three series of her posthumous publications...

Robert Rankin's epic meta-Victorian series continues with this riotous tale of wicked women, a dangerous detective and Darwin the educated ape. Lord Brentford has a dream to create a Grand Exposition...

Garda Cathy Connolly's latest case takes a dark and unexpected turn when she discovers a gruesome find at a routine break-in: a vintage wedding dress with human bones hidden in its hem. As the...