Spiral patterns in a book, a strange tape of music from Russia, and an oddly carved walking stick all have a profound effect on a group of friends in England. Ellen is thirty-something and alone, until a chance meeting with a young widower, Adam Thomas, starts a chain of uncanny events which enthrall and endanger them both. Choice and contingency, happenstance and coincidence all blend to bring the two together, and lift the pall of loss covering their lives. A rich backdrop of music, archaeology, books and plant lore enables the author of Beyond the Veil to touch deeper issues of...
Spiral patterns in a book, a strange tape of music from Russia, and an oddly carved walking stick all have a profound effect on a group of friends in ...
Orphaned by the age of ten, Emily lives with her Aunt Jane. While preparing to move house, they come across an old diary of Jane's, and she shows Emily some intriguing spiral patterns that appeared in it just before she, Emily, was born. Clearly no passing curiosity, these patterns begin to affect Emily in ways that no one can understand, and as time passes, something momentous begins to form in their lives.While studying at university, Emily meets Barnaby. Sensing that they have been drawn together for a common purpose, they discover that each carries a crucial part of an unfinished puzzle...
Orphaned by the age of ten, Emily lives with her Aunt Jane. While preparing to move house, they come across an old diary of Jane's, and she shows Emil...
Soon after Nicholas thirteenth birthday, his great-uncle John reveals to him a secret handed down through hundreds of years to the chosen one in every second generation. John is very old. His house has long since fallen into disrepair, and as Nicholas begins to learn about the fifth key and the pledge, John falls ill. Facing these new challenges and helping to repair John s house, Nicholas begins to discover his maturing strengths. The unexpected appearance of Jake, the traveller whom Nicholas has barely known as his much older brother, heralds a sequence of events that could never have been...
Soon after Nicholas thirteenth birthday, his great-uncle John reveals to him a secret handed down through hundreds of years to the chosen one in every...
One dark winter's night, an unseen force attacks Molly, leaving her for dead. On their return from snaring rabbits, her husband Sam, and his brothers, James and Alec, discover her, and slowly nurse her back to life. But she cannot speak. The birth of Sam and Molly's son, Nathan, raises questions about his ancestry.
One dark winter's night, an unseen force attacks Molly, leaving her for dead. On their return from snaring rabbits, her husband Sam, and his brothers,...
About sexual abuse of children, with its long-term consequences and therapeutic aspects. This book is in two parts: the first is presented as fiction, and the second is a number of relevant submissions and essays.
About sexual abuse of children, with its long-term consequences and therapeutic aspects. This book is in two parts: the first is presented as fiction,...
Presents a collection of essays, short stories and reflections to help readers to see more clearly what is happening in daily life in his or her immediate surroundings. The subjects are drawn from a range of human experience, and they touch the daily lives of most of us, whether or not this is apparent.
Presents a collection of essays, short stories and reflections to help readers to see more clearly what is happening in daily life in his or her immed...
This book takes place in a primary school in Scotland. It is suitable for all readers aged 8 and upwards. It is the last week of the summer term. The teacher of the primary 6 class has flu, and a supply teacher stands in for her. She turns out to be a wonderful teacher, and also she has some great ideas for the summer holidays. The 24 pupils in the class start to make plans for interesting projects.
This book takes place in a primary school in Scotland. It is suitable for all readers aged 8 and upwards. It is the last week of the summer term. The ...
Victimised by the new office manager and worried about her mother's health, Lynne feels at a very low ebb. When she decides to be more open with her mother about her concerns, she is surprised to find that they both benefit.
Victimised by the new office manager and worried about her mother's health, Lynne feels at a very low ebb. When she decides to be more open with her m...
This is the first book in a series of self-help fiction titles. By reading about the lives of fictional characters, the reader learns much about how to unravel present day problems. The understanding of stresses that began in childhood years casts light on why the characters are struggling with the difficulties that they are having now. Newly unemployed, Miranda is feeling directionless and dejected. Then she encounters Kate, a former work colleague. Kate is now facing redundancy. Their friendship is rekindled, and as the two women share their problems and dilemmas, they begin to confide...
This is the first book in a series of self-help fiction titles. By reading about the lives of fictional characters, the reader learns much about how t...
Deep in the Cheshire countryside, Philip Thornton has created 'Field Fare' - a hotel with a special reputation for its game dishes. The building contains a secret, known only to Philip. Feeling lonely while her husband, Grant, is away, Teresa dines at 'Field Fare', and Philip entices her to sample a unique cordial. When Teresa confides about her experience to Carrie, her young hairdresser, she learns that Carrie has had a similar encounter. Could there be more? Concerned, Teresa approaches her friend, Monica. Aided by Grant, they devise a plan...
Deep in the Cheshire countryside, Philip Thornton has created 'Field Fare' - a hotel with a special reputation for its game dishes. The building conta...
