56 results for 'Phinn, Gervase'

A summer cruise on the Empress of the Ocean promises luxury and relaxation, but for the passengers and crew, the Mediterranean is just the beginning of their adventure.As unlikely friendships are...

Gervase Phinn's Twinkle, Twinkle Little Stars is a heart-warming collection of stories and poems that showcase the wonderfully funny things children say.Featuring his favorite stories from the Dales...

A Class Act by Gervase Phinn is a heartwarming portrayal of life in a small Yorkshire village. The story follows the residents of Risingdale as they navigate the challenges of change and new...

A Class Act: The Final Chapter in the Top of the Dales Series Change is coming to Risingdale, a village that has known peace and quiet for years. Gerald Gaunt, the long-serving headmaster of the...

Tales Out of School is a warm and humorous portrayal of life in a small Yorkshire village. After a tumultuous start to his teaching post, Tom Dwyer is hoping for a bit of calm. However, a beautiful...

Gloria Scott's tragic death from a Waterloo Bridge jump sends shockwaves through her film studio. Gervase Fen, a renowned detective, is in London to investigate. However, when evidence of the crime...

A quirky and humorous mystery awaits in The Long Divorce. In the village of Cotten Abbas, a recent influx of wealthy newcomers has brought with it a trail of secrets and scandals. As tensions rise,...

A decapitated head floating down the river in Devon village Aller sets off a chain of gruesome events. As the body count rises, the community becomes embroiled in the hunt for the killer. Amidst the...

Discover the delightful detective stories of Edmund Crispin. In "Buried for Pleasure", Gervase Fen, an amateur detective with a passion for books and politics, finds himself entangled in a mysterious...

The post-war production of Wagner's Meistersinger in Oxford is a cause for celebration, with nearly everyone in the company looking forward to a night of music and merriment. However, the arrival of...

Gervase Fen's latest case takes him to Tolnbridge, where a murder sets off a chain of events that will test his detective skills. A man without enemies or motives, the victim's music was inoffensive...

Gervase Fen's first case is a quintessential example of the Golden Age detective story. A young actress with a talent for destruction is found dead in her college room, and it's up to Oxford-based...

The Moving Toyshop by Edmund Crispin is a witty and engaging mystery that follows Richard Cadogan's unexpected adventure. A holiday in Oxford turns into a puzzling case when he stumbles upon a dead...

When Speech Day arrives at Castrevenford school, Professor Gervase Fen is tasked with presenting prizes. However, the night before, two staff members meet untimely deaths, and it's up to Fen to...

Lincolnshire Church Notes made by Gervase Holles, AD 1634-1642 is a historical publication that provides insight into church architecture and inscriptions in Lincolnshire during the early 17th...

Gervase Phinn's memoirs have made him a hero in school staff-rooms. In this warm and wonderfully humorous account, he reveals his first year as County Inspector of Schools in North Yorkshire. As he...

Gervase Phinn's hectic job as a school inspector is filled with awkward teachers, pompous governors, and fearsome lollipop ladies. However, the main challenge he faces is dealing with the frank...

Gervase Phinn's second volume in his Dales series, Over Hill and Dale, is a hilarious and heartwarming account of his time as a school inspector in North Yorkshire. With his notebook and pen in hand,...

Gervase Phinn's sparkling collection of humorous writing offers a fresh perspective on growing older. With a career spanning over sixty years, Phinn draws on a diverse range of experiences to uncover...

Gervase Phinn's latest memoir offers a charming account of his experiences as an English school inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. With endless good humour, he copes with the little surprises that...

A full-color exploration of DMT beings and Ayahuasca spirits is presented in this illustrated handbook. The book profiles 25 of the most commonly encountered DMT entities, including machine elves,...

Gervase Phinn's third collection of insightful observations and amusing remarks offers a unique perspective on childhood. This thought-provoking book is filled with impossible-to-answer questions...

Gervase Phinn's second collection of poems is a humorous and engaging exploration of life in schools. As a former teacher and school inspector, Phinn brings a unique perspective to his writing,...

The Art of Solidarity in the Middle Ages: Guilds in England 1250-1550 This study explores the motives and experiences of the thousands of men and women who joined medieval guilds in England. These...

Gervase Phinn's memoir offers a nostalgic glimpse into growing up in Yorkshire in the 1950s. This personal journey is filled with stories of childhood adventures, family life and tentative steps into...

Clear Leadership: Sustaining Real Collaboration and Partnership at Work What happens when a partnership at work suddenly turns sour, despite your best intentions? Gervase R. Bushe, one of HR...

Gervase Phinn's school inspections are never dull, but when he receives an unexpected visit from a six-year-old angel, he is reminded to appreciate the simple joys in life. As he navigates his...

Gervase Phinn's A Wayne in a Manger is a hilarious compilation of nativity stories. This entertaining collection features amusing anecdotes about children performing in nativity plays, including...

Gervase Phinn's latest poetry collection is a warm and witty portrayal of family life, set against the backdrop of school days. With characteristic insight, he observes the quirks and charms of...

You're nearly old enough to be dead, aren't you, Grandma? If teachers keep asking you questions, does that mean they don't know much? Gervase Phinn's Little Angels is a collection of humorous...

A summer cruise on the Empress of the Ocean promises luxury and relaxation, but for its passengers and crew, the Mediterranean is just the beginning. As they navigate love, friendship, and identity,...

Three folk tales from around the world are retold in this collection by Gervase Phinn. A golden turtle offers a fisherman riches beyond his wildest dreams, while Amparo's daughter proves to be...

In the small village of Barton-in-the-Dale, secrets are about to surface. Ashley Underwood and Emmet O'Malley's wedding day is approaching, but a revelation from the handsome Irishman's past...

Elisabeth Devine's arrival in Barton-in-the-Dale is certainly a cause for interest. A head of a large inner-city school, she seems out of place in the village primary.The villagers are not alone in...

A Lesson in Love by Gervase Phinn is a heartwarming novel that explores the complexities of love and relationships in a small community. As romance blossoms in the village, an angry young boy learns...

Tidings of Comfort and Joy: A Christmas Feast of Faith and Fun brings together a diverse selection of inspirational passages to celebrate the festive season. This collection features carols, poems,...

A collection of memories from across the decades, spanning infancy, family ties, friendships, schooldays, and the transition into adulthood. Gervase Phinn, a former teacher and school inspector,...

Tales Out of School Top of the Dale Book Two by Gervase Phinn is a warm and humorous portrayal of life in a small Yorkshire village. After an eventful start to his teaching post, Tom Dwyer hopes for...

Gervase Tregarth, sixth Earl of Crowhurst, makes a reckless vow to marry the next eligible lady he meets. However, after years of secret service to the Crown, he knows that compatibility is crucial...

A dead body is found entombed in the smouldering remains of a burnt-out Cotswold manor. The victim, Gervase Crown, had been absent from his home for years, but was recently spotted in Weston St...

The Bedwyns are six brothers and sisters, men and women of passion and privilege. Their world is one of high society and breathtaking seduction, where each will seek love, fight temptation, and court...

Much Dithering is a sparkling comedy of manners that follows the story of Jocelyn Renshawe, a young widow who finds herself at the centre of a complex web of relationships and expectations. Her life...

Islam and the Abolition of Slavery is a comprehensive survey of the Islamic debate on slavery. William Gervase Clarence-Smith sheds light on this often-neglected topic, exploring examples from...

Three primary-source tracts relating to military archery in seventeenth century England are brought together in this volume. These include William Neade's Double-Armed Man, Gervase Markham's Art of...

A woman's body is found in a toy shop in Oxford, with no apparent connection to the store's contents. As police investigate, the shop disappears and is replaced by a grocery store. Poet Richard...

The Ravens of Blackwater by Edward Marston In 11th-century England, two men are tasked with investigating strange occurrences during the compilation of the Domesday Book. Ralph Delchard and Gervase...

Eternal Life and How to Enjoy It is a unique account of what awaits us in the afterlife, as told by a guide who has experienced it firsthand. Gordon Phinn shares his extraordinary story of...

The Foxes of Warwick is an action-packed medieval mystery that sets out to uncover the truth behind a shocking crime. When a former member of his household is found dead, Henry Beaumont's world is...

A body on the beach, a house perched on the edge of a cliff. Doctor Terence Ambrose's visit to his friend Gervase Blount at Four Corners takes a deadly turn when he discovers a man lying low down on...

The Earl of Chester's wrath is sparked by the sudden death of his prized hawk in the Forest of Delamere. Two poachers soon follow, meeting an untimely end at the earl's hands. But when a body is...

Gervase Bonel's sudden illness at Shrewsbury Abbey brings Brother Cadfael to his bedside. However, upon arrival, two unexpected surprises await him: the presence of Richildis, a woman from his past,...

A collection of rare stories from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction brings together 15 tales for the first time in book form. This anthology includes newly discovered stories by Dorothy L. Sayers...

Nancy Sunday's life has been shaped by hardship and kindness. Orphaned as a baby, she was taken in by Rosalind Carey, who became her adoptive mother. Now, at 18, Nancy is part of the Carey family,...

The Dragons of Archenfield by Edward Marston is set in England just after the Norman Conquest, during the reign of William the Conqueror. In the frontier zone of Archenfield in Herefordshire, two men...

Armand Gervase's life appears to be one of unbridled success. His paintings are celebrated worldwide, and his most famous work is renowned for its meticulous historical accuracy. Yet, despite his...

Clara's flight was supposed to be just another escape, but she found herself seated next to an alluring boy named Elias Phinn. When her carry-on bag was accidentally switched with his identical pack,...