41 results for 'Meynell, Letitia'

Alice Meynell's essays explore the connections between literature and the world around us. In "The Spirit of Place, and Other Essays", she reflects on her own experiences and observations to create a...

Letitia Elizabeth Landon's Selected Writings offers a rare glimpse into the life and work of one of England's most enigmatic poets. Beginning her writing career at just seventeen, Landon quickly...

Anna Letitia Barbauld: Selected Poetry and ProseThis edition brings together a generous selection of her poetry and the first comprehensive body of her prose in over a century. It includes essays...

Justice Jones, super-smart super-sleuth, is back for her third spine-tingling adventure. A new girl in school, Letitia, has arrived with a mind of her own and a disregard for the rules. Justice soon...

Canadian Idealism and the Philosophy of Freedom by Robert Meynell The intellectual landscape of twentieth-century Canada is often portrayed as fragmented, with its leading thinkers working in...

A Wilderness of Mirrors: Trusting Again in a Cynical World by Mark Meynell explores the roots of discord and alienation in society, offering a hopeful alternative grounded in Christian faith. Mark...

Jesus' resurrection from the dead is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is hope for new life. In "Life After Life", Mark Meynell explores how this event fulfilled God's plan...

Everything I Know about Zombies, I Learned in Kindergarten is a gripping horror novel that tells the story of nine-year-old Letitia Johnson and her sister, who find themselves alone after an...

Christian Allardyce's world was turned upside down when he received a desperate plea for help from Lady Letitia Randall. Years ago, she had been left behind to fight for her country, and the memory...

Christian Allardyce, 6th Marquess of Dearne, has always been a man of duty. But when he receives a plea for help from Lady Letitia Randall, his world is turned upside down. It's been years since they...

The Poor Sisters of Nazareth: An Illustrated Record of Life at Nazareth House, Hammersmith by Alice Christiana Thompson Meynell. This rare and significant work has been preserved for posterity,...

Christmas at the Holiday Fair turns deadly when a young actress is found murdered. Literary caterer Letitia 'Tish' Tarragon volunteers to deliver breakfast to the actors, but discovers the body in...

L.E.L.'s Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap Book is a beautiful collection of poetry and illustrations. This work showcases the artistic talents of its author, Letitia Elizabeth Landon, and features poetic...

Colossians and Philemon for You: Rooting You in Christian ConfidenceThis expository guide explores Paul's letters to the Colossians and Philemon, examining how Jesus Christ is the only source of true...

Death in Summer by William Trevor is a haunting and compassionate novel about three deaths that summer. The story begins with Letitia's sudden death, leaving her husband Thaddeus to grapple with the...

Second Person Singular: Late Victorian Women Poets and the Bonds of VerseThis new history of women's poetry at the turn of the century challenges conventional ideas of nineteenth-century lyric, which...

The Fin-de-Siecle Poem: English Literary Culture and the 1890s By Joseph Bristow This collection throws new light on the diverse poetry of late 19th-century England, challenging traditional views of...

This book challenges traditional accounts of art history's emergence as a masculine field. It explores how female writers contributed to its development, using fiction, poetry, and travel literature...

Mark Meynell invites you into his personal struggle with depression, sharing the raw honesty and gritty reality that can be both devastating and transformative. This deeply personal exploration draws...

A comprehensive guide to Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, this authoritative text features the 1813 Second Edition of her novel. The edition is fully annotated and accompanied by a map of...

A devastating kaleidoscopic portrait of racism, Lovecraft Country is a blend of magic, power, hope and freedom that stretches across time. In 1954, Atticus Turner embarks on a road trip to New...

Eighteen Hundred and Eleven: A Study of Poetry and Protest in 19th-Century England In 1811, England was on the brink of economic collapse and revolution. A powerful poem, Eighteen Hundred and Eleven,...

Pages from a Preacher's Notebook: Wisdom and Prayers from the Pen of John Stott John Stott's disciplined mind was a treasure trove of ideas, carefully collected and filed away over several decades...

La Vita è Dolce: Italian-Inspired Desserts by Letitia Clark is a collection of over 80 authentic Italian desserts with a delicious twist. This stunning celebration features a range of sweet treats,...

In 1705, Blois château is a hotbed of rivalry and intrigue. Henriette d'Augustin, one of five mistresses of Duc Hugo d'Amboise, finds herself caught in a web of politics and deception. When the duc's...

The Forgotten Female Aesthetes Literary Culture in Late-Victorian England by Talia Schaffer explores a lesser-known aspect of the aesthetic movement. While critics often focus on male aesthetes, this...

A mysterious death in West Africa sets off a chain of questions about the life and legacy of Letitia Elizabeth Landon, known to her contemporaries as 'L.E.L.', the 'Female Byron'. Her body was found...

Ar'n't I a Woman? by Deborah Gray White is a groundbreaking study that explores the intersection of race and gender in the lives of slave women in the plantation South. This revised edition reviews...

Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche is the first book in Nancy Springer's New Adventures of Enola Holmes series. At fifteen, Enola is an independent young woman living on her own in London, with a...

When Midlands housewife Coventry Dakin kills her next-door neighbour in a wild attempt to stop him from strangling his wife, she goes on the run. Alone and friendless in London, she tries to lose...

Dreams and Images: An Anthology of Catholic Poets brings together a diverse collection of poems from the 17th to the early 20th centuries. Spanning many topics and themes, this anthology showcases...

The gruesome discovery of infant corpses in an abandoned house sets off a chain of events that takes Inspector Lachlan Greig deep into the dark world of baby farming. As he searches for justice, two...

Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade by Nancy Springer is a gripping mystery that follows the remarkable story of Enola, the 15-year-old sister of famous brothers Sherlock and Mycroft. When a young...

Indulge in a year of Italian culinary bliss with Wild Figs and Fennel. This charming cookbook brings together simple Italian flavours and lighter interpretations to showcase the best of each season's...

Westover House, once a grand estate, is now a hub of chaos as Julia Gideon navigates life with five children to care for. Following her husband's passing during the Second World War, she faces the...

Cosmopolitanism and Women's Fashion in Ghana History, Artistry and Nationalist Inspirations explores the complex world of Ghanaian fashion, tracing its evolution from local dress styles to...

A Proof Reader's Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Nick Dunn-Meynell is a unique collection of stories that reimagines the original Sherlock Holmes adventures. Each tale takes place immediately after...

Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche is a mystery novel by Nancy Springer. At 15, Enola is an independent young woman living in London, with a keen mind and a talent for sleuthing. When a young woman,...

Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff is a devastating and kaleidoscopic portrait of racism that continues to haunt us today. In 1954, Army veteran Atticus Turner embarks on a road trip to New England to...

Sholto Lestrade is knee-deep in murder at 43. It's not his first foray into this world, but it's certainly one of the most bizarre. A captain of the 2nd Life Guards found battered to death in the...

Slow-cooked with love, the recipes in Bitter Honey reflect the relaxed, Mediterranean lifestyle of Sardinia. Expect tender, long-slow-cooked dishes that showcase the sweetness of beans, vegetables,...