• Code Name Helene - Chapter 1 (part)
    Jan 20 2026

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    This is part of the opening chapter of Code Name Helene. It is 20 February 1944, Benson Military Airfield and Helene is being flown, along with Hubert, her partner on this 6 month mission, to France in a Liberator bomber to be dropped over the French forests.

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    15 mins
  • One Snowy Night by Nick Butterworth
    Jan 11 2026

    One Snowy Night is a delightful tale for the children about Percy the very kind park keeper. It will keep you warm, even on a winter's night!

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    5 mins
  • Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon
    Nov 3 2025

    Code Name Helene is a fascinating historical novel based on the life of Nancy Wake during the second World War.

    Nancy became involved in the French Resistance movement, was then trained in espionage in London and finally airdropped back into France taking on another identity.

    Wht a story!

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    3 mins
  • Owl Babies by Martin Waddell - a children's bedtime book
    Nov 1 2025

    A delightful story called Owl Babies for young chidren (3/5 years of age). For all young children and those who may be learning English as a second language.



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    5 mins
  • The Russian Doll by Marina Palmer
    Aug 17 2023

    The Russian Doll by Merina Palmer and Chapter 1 of this part political intrigue thriller, part romance. Makes for an entertaining and fast-paced book set in present day London.

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    8 mins
  • Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
    Jun 29 2023

    Wrong Place, Wrong Time is an ingeniously plotted psychological thriller told in reverse! One of those books which is a real page turner with twists and turns along the way. Addictive, riveting, brilliant!

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    4 mins
  • The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer
    May 17 2023

    The Invisible Bridge by Jule Orringer is an engrossing, emotional story set in 1937 from a remote Hungarian village to the grand opera houses of Budapest and Paris. It spans many years and is ultimately a vividly written book which will have an profound impact on you. Superb!

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    3 mins
  • Damascus Station by David McCloskey - Chapter 1 (part)
    Apr 12 2023

    This is part of Chapter 1 of Damascus Station.....it's setting the theme for the intrigue and espionage to follow.

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    13 mins