40 results for 'Rumer Godden'

This collection brings together five novels inspired by holidays spent in France, each written by a popular author from the same generation. Rumer Godden's The Greengage Summer was based on her...

Salena Godden's Pessimism is for Lightweights is a powerful collection of poems that salute peaceful protest and address issues such as sexism, racism, class discrimination, poverty, homelessness,...

A gritty and powerful story about a single mother's desperate struggle to survive in a world of crime. Francesca is drawn into the dark underworld dealings of Tony Lambrianu, notorious gangland boss,...

This lyrical coming-of-age tale is a heady and irresistible story about falling in love. When our narrator looks into someone's eyes, they know it's something special - but everyone else feels the...

A new life in London beckons for Julie and Ralph Gold. They've left their troubled past behind, seeking a fresh start. However, their reputation precedes them, and the underworld is abuzz with news...

The Bad Boy by Gillian Godden Adam Lambrianu is a man with a reputation for being a playboy and a bad boy. Born into a family of wealth and power, he's determined to make his own way in the world...

Dangerous Games is a gritty and powerful story about a young woman's desperate bid for freedom. Annette Lambrianu leaves behind her comfortable life in Italy to start anew in London, but she soon...

The Bad Boy by Gillian Godden In the world of the Lambrianus family, reputation is everything. Adam Lambrianu, born with privilege and entitlement, has a wild and reckless reputation that precedes...

Nick Diamond's polished exterior hides a dark secret. A man of wealth and success in Chelsea, he commands respect from everyone around him - but at what cost? As his glittering life begins to...

Gillian Godden's gripping gangland thriller is now available. Patsy, head of the Diamond family, is determined to protect her husband Nick's legacy, but when a mysterious woman from his past appears...

A gripping gangland thriller from Gillian Godden. Patsy Diamond's world is shattered by her husband's murder, leaving her with more questions than answers. She turns to Nick's pregnant mistress,...

The Battle of the Villa Fiorita by Rumer Godden is a heart-wrenching tale of love, loss and growing up. When their mother leaves to be with her lover, Hugh and Caddie Clavering's seemingly perfect...

The River by Rumer Godden is a poignant and intense portrait of loss and innocence. Harriet's life is about to be shattered by a tragic event, shattering the comforting rhythm of her Indian childhood...

An Episode of Sparrows by Rumer GoddenA sentimental tale of a forbidden garden, where the neighbourhood children - 'sparrows' she calls them - are locked out, but one girl wonders why they can't...

Breakfast with the Nikolides by Rumer Godden is a captivating novel about a young girl's journey to self-discovery in India. Emily Pool finds solace in her glamorous neighbours, the Nikolides, but...

Christmas Stories brings together a collection of festive tales from some of your favourite children's authors. This perfect stocking-filler is filled with stories of snow, Christmas trees, family,...

The Diddakoi by Rumer Godden is a heart-wrenching tale of a young girl's struggle to find her place in the world. Kizzy, who is shunned by her community because of her mixed heritage, finds solace in...

Listen to the Nightingale by Rumer Godden is a heartwarming story about love and loyalty. Orphaned at birth, Lottie has been brought up by her aunt, but she feels lonely despite being loved.Lottie's...

Blonde bombshell Julie is determined to protect her younger sister, Frankie, at all costs. With her mother locked up for murder, Julie's options are limited, and she's forced to take drastic measures...

This collection of heart-warming animal stories is carefully curated by Helen Paiba for 7-year-old readers. Featuring tales from renowned children's writers, including Dick King-Smith, Ursula Moray...

Rumer Godden's novel is a touching and amusing tale of love and discovery. In a crumbling Calcutta mansion, a young man named Stephen Bright meets Rosa Lemarchant, an awkward and shy Eurasian girl...

The Greengage Summer by Rumer Godden is a hauntingly beautiful coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of a long, hot summer in France. When their mother falls ill, five siblings are left to...

Narratives of Love and Loss: A Deep Exploration of Children's Literature This welcome reissue of Margaret Rustin and Michael Rustin's seminal study brings new insights into the world of children's...

The Greengage Summer by Rumer Godden is a poignant portrayal of adolescence and loss of innocence set against the backdrop of a long, hot summer in France. When their mother falls ill, five siblings...

A Fugue in Time by Rumer Godden is a poignant and stylish novel about a family's history that unfolds over time. When Grizel Dane, a young servicewoman, arrives at her great-uncle's London home, she...

Anne's House of Dreams marks a new chapter in the life of Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe. On a perfect sunny day, surrounded by their closest friends, they exchange vows in the old orchard at Green...

Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy is a deeply moving tale of transformation and redemption. Lise, an English girl who has known hardship and struggle, finds herself drawn to the Sisters of Béthanie, a...

Little Nona's life in England was far from happy. But then she received a mysterious package with two beautiful Japanese dolls inside - Miss Happiness and Miss Flower. As she built them a special...

The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle is a charming re-telling of a traditional tale. A happy old woman lives in her cozy vinegar bottle house by a loch, until she saves a charming fish prince...

The Peacock Spring by Rumer Godden is a poignant and powerful novel about two young girls navigating the complexities of cultural identity and first love in 20th-century India. When their father, Sir...

Salena Godden's Fishing in the Aftermath is a raw and unflinching collection of poems that distills two decades of her work into a potent and unvarnished whole. This is not a greatest hits...

Gillian Godden's gritty gangland thriller follows Patsy Diamond as she navigates a world of danger and deception. With her business dealings under control, Patsy thinks she has it all - but chaos...

Tender Is the Night is a poignant and lyrical novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, edited by Arnold Goldman with an introduction and notes by Richard Godden. Set against the glamorous backdrop of the French...

Mrs Death Misses Death by Salena Godden is a life-affirming novel about an eternal figure who has had enough. Exhausted from her job, she seeks someone to share her stories with. Wolf Willeford, a...

Tony Lambrianu's world is one of glamour and excess, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of power struggles and ruthless ambition. As the boss of a high-end nightclub in London's West End, he...

Watch You Die by P. A. Godden is a gripping psychological thriller that follows Louise's desperate bid to survive after her life is turned upside down. When she meets George, everything changes, and...

The Painter's Friend by Howard Cunnell is an urgent and incendiary novel about class, protest, and art. After a violent crisis, painter Terry Godden finds himself outcast in his fifties with little...

Terry Godden, a painter on the brink of success, finds himself outcast after a violent crisis. He retreats to a small island in his fifties with little money, seeking refuge from the world. As the...

A delicious collection of poems about food has arrived. Midnight Feasts brings together over 50 tasty poems that celebrate our love of food and drink. From sweet treats to savory dishes, this...

The Cambridge Companion to Old English Literature by Malcolm Godden and Michael Lapidge provides a comprehensive introduction to the literature of Anglo-Saxon England. This revised edition brings...