Life Of Walter Scott - The Laird of Abbotsford (Wilson A.N.)(Paperback / softback)

Life Of Walter Scott - The Laird of Abbotsford (Wilson A.N.)(Paperback / softback)

Wilson's subtle, entertaining and frequently provocative critical biography looks back through the indifference which has surrounded Walter Scott in recent times, and the distortions of his Victorian idolaters, to recapture the freshness of Scott as he appeared to his

Kenilworth (Scott Walter)(Paperback / softback)

In the court of Elizabeth I, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, is favoured above all the noblemen of England. It is rumoured that the Queen may chose him for her husband, but Leicester has secretly married the beautiful Amy Robsart. Fearing ruin if this were known, he keeps his lovely young wife a

Waverley (Scott Walter)(Paperback)

The first historical novel and an international bestsellerSir Walter Scott was one of the bestselling novelists of the nineteenth century and is credited with establishing the historical novel. His first novel, Waverley (1814), tells the story of Edward Waverley, a naive young man who is posted to

Diversity of Life (Wilson Edward O.)(Paperback / softback)

Tells the great story of how life on earth evolved. This work describes how the species of the world became diverse, and why the threat to this diversity is beyond the scope of anything we have known before. It also addresses the explosion of the field of conservation biology and takes a look at

Butterfly Hunter: The Life of Henry Walter Bates (Crawforth Dr Anthony)(Paperback / softback)

The Lady of the Lake (Scott Walter)(Paperback)

The Lady of the Lake marked the pinnacle of Walter Scott's popularity as a poet, with record-breaking sales and ecstatic reviews which helped spread his fame far beyond Britain. It also inspired thousands to flock to Loch Katrine in the Trossachs to see for themselves the isle where the banished

The Edinburgh Companion to Sir Walter Scott (Robertson Fiona)(Paperback)

This is a comprehensive collection devoted to the work of Sir Walter Scott, drawing on the innovative research and scholarship which have revitalised the study of the whole range of his exceptionally diverse writing in recent

The Ragged Lion (Massie Allan)(Paperback)

In this critically-acclaimed fictional memoir of Sir Walter Scott, Allan Massie recreates the life and times of one of Scotland's greatest writers, convincingly capturing Scott's humour, stoicism and eccentricity. Combining imaginative plausibility with his own deep knowledge of and love forScott's

Scott-land - The Man Who Invented a Nation (Kelly Stuart)(Paperback / softback)

Stuart Kelly's biography of Sir Walter Scott defies classification in terms of genre. Rather than a literary biography, or critical study, it is a personal examination of the sometimes overwhelming affect Scott has had on Scottish identity at large, and on how his legacy affects the very act of

Secret Life of Walter Mitty (Thurber James)(Paperback / softback)

Thurber Carnival (Thurber James)(Paperback / softback)

An antholgy that collects the writings of James Thurber, author of 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty', in which an ordinary man's fantasies have a more powerful hold on him than reality. It also includes his essays, poetry and

To a Fault (Laird Nick)(Paperback / softback)

In this impressive debut, Nick Laird explores the sharp edge of relationships, from the intimacy of lovers to the brutality of political violence. Formally deft, rhetorically fresh, these poems never shy from difficult choices, exploring cruelty and vengeance wherever they may be found: in love, in

On the Trail of Patrick Geddes (Stephen Walter)(Paperback / softback)

Part of a series of guides on key figures and themes, this book follows the life of Charles Edward Stuart, the young pretender. The author sets out on his motorbike on the trail of Bonnie Prince

Before & After - The Incredible Story of the Real-life Mrs Wilson (Wilson Alison)(Paperback / softback)

The extraordinary story behind the critically-acclaimed drama, Mrs

Fair Helen (Greig Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

Shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2014. 'One of the best historical novels of recent years, Greig dusts off the past and presents it with tremendous skill' - Literary Review 'A Triumph of suspense' - Guardian Saltire Award-winning author Andrew Greig reimagines the

Coretta: My Life, My Love, My Legacy (King Coretta Scott)(Paperback / softback)

The life story of Coretta Scott King, wife of Martin Luther King Jr. and singular twentieth-century American civil and human rights

Wendy, Master of Art (Scott Walter)(Paperback)

'[In Wendy, Master of Art, ] Scott manages a rare thing: the sharpness of his satire doesn't preclude a realistic rendering of personhood, and the seeming flatness opens up, at every turn, to a depth of feeling.... His mastery of his characters' faces and gestures is also wonderful, his line quick

Signs of Life (Hahn Scott W.)(Paperback / softback)

Waverley (Scott Sir Walter)(Paperback / softback)

Thefirst historical novel this tale of romance and adventure during the 1745 Jacobite rebellion will stir the blood and warm the heart King George is on the throne, but there are those in Scotland who swear loyalty to the Stuart heir, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and are prepared to stake his claim in

Victoria - A Life (Wilson A. N. (Author))(Paperback / softback)

The first comprehensively researched biography of Queen Victoria ever, by one of Britain's best biographers. This magnificent biography sheds new light on Victoria not just as a queen, but as a

Bedlam Stacks - From the internationally bestselling author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street (Pulley Natasha)(Paperback / softback)

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LITERATURE'S ENCORE AWARD 2018 LONGLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE 2018 'A sheer fantastical delight' The Times 'Epic' New York Times 'An immense treat' Observer Books of the Year 'A fast-paced adventure story' i 'Magical' Sunday Express In uncharted Peru, the

Mountains of My Life (Bonatti Walter)(Paperback / softback)

Collects Walter Bonatti's classic writings detailing his exploits on numerous expeditions to different mountains of the world, as well as the real story behind the controversy over the events on K2 that changed his

Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking (Scott Kate)(Paperback / softback)

Respect - The Walter Tull Story (Morgan Michaela)(Paperback / softback)

The remarkable story of footballing star and war hero Walter Tull is brought to life in this brand-new edition of a Barrington Stoke bestseller. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged