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LONGLISTED FOR THE HWA GOLD CROWN AWARD FOR BEST HISTORICAL FICTION NOVEL OF THE YEARA luminous debut novel about love, the trauma of war and the miracle of human resilience, for readers of Anna Hope, Sadie Jones and Elizabeth Jane Howard. No one survives war unscathed. But even in the darkest days, seeds of hope can grow.It is 1946 and in the village of Oakbourne the men are home from the war. Their bodies are healing but their psychological wounds run deep. Everyone is scarred - those who fought and those left behind.Alice Rayne is married to Stephen, heir to crumbling Oakbourne Hall. Once a sweet, gentle man, he has returned a bitter and angry stranger, destroyed by what he has seen and done, tormented by secrets Alice can only guess at.Lonely and increasingly afraid of the man her husband has become, Alice must try to pick up the pieces of her marriage and save Oakbourne Hall from total collapse. She begins with the walled garden and, as it starts to bear fruit, she finds herself drawn into a new, forbidden love.Set in the Suffolk countryside as it moves from winter to spring, The Walled Garden is a captivating love story and a timeless, moving exploration of trauma and the miracle of human resilience.'Richly evocative and transporting' Stacey Halls'A heartbreaking tale, vividly dramatised' Rachel Hore'Tender and lyrical . . . This beautiful book had notes of both Elizabeth von Arnim and Elizabeth Jane Howard. More please!' Natasha Solomons'Touching, absorbing . . . A beautifully written story that will especially appeal to Rachel Hore fans' Daily Mail'A poignant drama . . . What happens when war ends? How do people move on after what they've seen and possibly done? Hardy explores these complex themes in this gentle but powerful novel. There'll be tears, but this evocative read is worth every one' Book of the Month, Woman and Home'An enveloping story to savour' Kate Sawyer, Costa shortlisted author of The Stranding'Written with great delicacy and feeling' Elizabeth Buchan, author of Two Women in Rome'Hardy's supremely observed novel blossoms like a rose-sharp and pointed, and stunningly beautiful' Inga Vesper, author of The Long, Long Afternoon'A poignant, powerful novel about aftermath, trauma and hope' Katie Lumsden, author of The Secrets of Hartwood Hall

A rare source, transcribed: stories, statistics, meticulous maps by John Trist, 'Mr. Agriculture' to Suffolk's farming community, reveal new insights into forgotten rural history of 1953 East Coast Floods.

These 20 circular walks are a gateway to all the things that make Suffolk so special - from rolling farmland and quaint villages to iconic coastal locations and sleepy woodland paths. These short walks explore the charm and natural beauty of Suffolk's varied landscapes. At the heart of every walk is a top-rated local pub.

Dommer Lobbett er en mand, der ved for meget – og for lidt. Han efterstræbes af den frygtede Simister-bande, for han har fået flere af dens store fisk bag lås og slå, mens sporet af hovedmanden stadig er dunkelt.Lobbett forlader Amerika sammen med sine to voksne børn, fordi flere personer i kredsen omkring ham er blevet myrdet. Albert Campion redder ham fra den visse død på skibet på vej til England og råder ham til at stole på hans bistand. Campion tilbyder familien et fristed hos nogle venner i det afsides liggende Suffolk, men en lokal begår selvmord, dommer Lobbett forsvinder, og hans datter bliver kidnappet. Hvad er dommerens hemmelige viden, som er nøglen til gangsterbossen Simisters identitet?Hvordan blev dommeren kidnappet fra en labyrint på dette øde sted? Kan Albert Campion og hans særprægede adjudant Lugg, som er tidligere kriminel, komme til bunds i sagen og afdække Simisters sande ansigt, inden det er for sent? De har kun en stor kasse med børnebøger at gå ud fra."Manden der forsvandt" er den første historie, hvor Margery Allingham lader detektiven Albert Campion optræde. Handlingen udspiller sig i Essex, hvor Margery Allingham tilbragte ferier som barn.

The Tower i Suffolk er et af Englands berømte godser, og her opbevares den uvurderligt kostbare og meget berømte Gyrth-kalk. For mange århundreder siden fik den engelske adelsfamilie på The Tower kalken overdraget af Kronen til sikker opbevaring, og de har altid forstået at værne om den.Men nu efterstræbes kalken på mystisk vis af magtfulde og hensynsløse mænd, og ingen anden end den kløgtige gentlemandetektiv Albert Campion kan hamle op med de mystiske hændelser, der begynder med, at et af familiens medlemmer dør ... af skræk.Margery Allingham (1904-1966), engelsk kriminalforfatter og en del af "De Store Damer" fra krimigenrens Golden Age. Sammen med bl.a. Dorothy L. Sayers, Agatha Christie, Ronald Knox og G.K. Chesterton var hun medlem af den i samtiden kendte sammenslutning af britiske krimiforfattere: The Detection Club. Allingham huskes bedst for sin serie med gentlemandetektiven Albert Campion.

Vi er i Sydfrankrig, hvor et farligt spil finder sted. Et lille vindue i Hotel Beauregards solbeskinnede gule mur bliver langsomt åbnet, en hånd kommer til syne, og en lille brun håndkuffert bliver stillet ud på vindueskarmen. Senere kravler også en mand ud gennem et vindue, og han anbringer noget, der tydeligt ligner en revolver, i sin baglomme. Scenen er sat. Efterhånden som det farlige spil udspiller sig, føres læseren fra den franske Riviera til det idylliske Suffolk i det sydøstlige England. Albert Campion må her gennem et hav af ubehageligheder for at hjælpe sin gode ven Hal, der er jarl af Pontisbright.Margery Allingham (1904-1966), engelsk kriminalforfatter og en del af "De Store Damer" fra krimigenrens Golden Age. Sammen med bl.a. Dorothy L. Sayers, Agatha Christie, Ronald Knox og G.K. Chesterton var hun medlem af den i samtiden kendte sammenslutning af britiske krimiforfattere: The Detection Club. Allingham huskes bedst for sin serie med gentlemandetektiven Albert Campion.

A detailed history of the town of Lowestoft, its society, economy, and topography.`A superbly researched study.... An excellent addition not only to the history of Suffolk but of early modern society and economy more generally.' Professor RICHARD SMITH, University of Cambridge. Lowestoft has grown from a small urban community to become Suffolk's second largest town; and this book provides a vivid picture of the town and its inhabitants during the early modern period. Making full use of surviving documentation, in particular the parish registers, it begins with an overview of Lowestoft's medieval history, then proceeds to investigate topographical development, demographic features, occupational structure, social geography, house-building and interior decor, wealth and inheritance, maritime pursuits, agriculture, local government, education and literacy, religious affiliation, and urban identity. Wherever possible, the town is set into a national and European context, and its maritime nature fully brought out. DAVID BUTCHER is a retired Lowestoft schoolteacher and lecturer in Local History topics for the Continuing Studies Dept. at the University of East Anglia.

A classic East Anglian memoir describing a vanished world of rural customs and culture with wit, intelligence and freshness of observation, now in a 50th anniversary edition with a new foreword by Ashley Cooper. Born a stone's throw from the church and educated at the village school, Ernest Ambrose was brought up to respect God, his parents, Long Melford's two local squires and the rector.That didn't mean rural Suffolk life in the nineteenth century was quiet. Poaching was rife, the excesses of the Whitsun fair were an annual highlight, and young Ernie's friends risked their necks to master the new-fangled 'high bikes', or penny farthings. He witnessed the legendary street-battle when factory workers from neighbouring Glemsford stormed the village, the violence only quelled by a bayoneted militia. With the rest of his generation, he went off to war in Flanders. And, as the church organist in another nearby village, he heard at first hand the accounts of the hauntings that would make Borley Rectory a nationwide media sensation.Looking back in his tenth decade, he describes a vanished world of rural customs and culture with wit, intelligence and a freshness of observation that have made Melford Memories - now reissued on the 50th anniversary of its first publication - a much-loved Suffolk classic.

'Cora is a character you won't forget.' Steve Cavanagh, author of The AccompliceEwan Stokes disappeared after a football match in Ipswich 15 years ago. No one knows where he went - or why - but every year on the anniversary of his disappearance, random mysterious sightings are reported across Europe. Since Ewan vanished, a fanatical online following has grown up around the mystery. The cult believes Stokesy is coming back. And he wants payback. When police are alerted to CCTV images of a man holding a sign that reads 'Help Me', followed by acts of violence that seem to be linked to the mystery surrounding Ewan Stokes, they fear that the online hysteria has ramped up at the prospect of Stokesy's return - a pressure that mounts when Maisie, Ewan's ex-girlfriend at the time of his disappearance, finds herself targeted by a series of sinister attacks. As tension grows, psychologist Dr Cora Lael, working with DS Rob Minshull and the South Suffolk CID, is called upon to use her special intuition to help the police protect Maisie. But as the anniversary grows nearer and the attacks widen out to target more people in Ewan's life, can they stop Stokesy in his tracks... before he wreaks his revenge?A twisty, addictive crime thriller with an extraordinary lead character. Fans of Mari Hannah and LJ Ross won't be able to put this down. Readers are loving Leave No Trace:'The perfect mix of suspense, mystery and interesting plot...Gripping from the first page to the last...This is a brilliant book!!' Reader Review'A page-turning,twisty crime thriller... one of those weekend binge reads you won't be able to put down!' Reader Review'Fast paced, cleverly thought out and gripping to the very end, if you want a police procedural crime read with that added something extra, then I would definitely recommend this!' Reader Review'Oh wow!... It was impossible to put down.' Reader Review'With a deftly crafted cast of characters, a tension mounting twisty narrative and a unique protagonist in Cora, this is another worthy addition to this cleverly written series.' Reader ReviewPraise for MJ White's Cora Lael Mysteries:'One of the most striking crime novels of the year.' Daily Mail'BLOODY BRILLIANT. If you like your crime dark and twisty...The Secret Voices is all this and more.' Joanna Cannon''An unusual premise and an engaging cast of characters. What more could you want from a crime debut? I flew through it.' Mari Hannah'I was well and truly hooked...The writing was well researched, the storyline gripping, and the characters were spot on!...Would definitely recommend!' Reader Review'Cora's unique ability gives the book such an originality that you won't find anywhere else.''With a dark plot and a lot of twists, this was a really gripping read which I wasn't able to put down.''This was excellent...There were many twists and I loved the plot development...I will pick up anything by this author in the future!' Reader Review'Truly could not put this down...so many twists and turns...Great characters which are also believable' Reader Review'Dr Cora Lael is such an interesting character...a unique crime thriller which I would definitely recommend!' Reader Review

With all new images depicting this historic market town, Bury St Edmunds Through Time Revisited will appeal to residents and visitors alike.

Medieval manorial records provide a unique insight into the economic and social life of local communities, as well as the different approaches adopted by lords in managing their estates.

A fascinating exploration of Suffolk's historic churches. Will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England.

The Swimmer, penned by the talented Patrick Barkham, is a captivating book that will draw you in from the first page. Published in 2023 by Penguin Books Ltd, this novel is a must-read for those who appreciate compelling storytelling. The genre of the book is a well-kept secret, adding to the allure and mystery of the narrative. Barkham's writing style, coupled with the intriguing plot, makes this book a page-turner. Penguin Books Ltd, a renowned UK publisher, has done a fantastic job in bringing this story to life. Don't miss out on this literary masterpiece. Grab your copy today!