British Travel

History of London If you’ve always felt a bit drawn to London and its unique legacy and multicultural background, then this book will appeal to you! It’s filled with interesting information regarding the way in which this city has become a key multicultural hub in the 21st century. It will take you through the main periods that have left an important mark on London, giving you answers to some of the questions you might have about the city. Immersed in history, beauty, arts and culture, London is something else, it is a small universe on its own – a place that distinguishes itself from...

Five Foreigners. Two Brits. And One Island Of Delightfully Bonkers Traditions. Joana and Brian thought showing off England to their foreign guests would be easy: rolling hills, a few sheep, maybe a castle. Instead, they’re herding five wide-eyed travellers straight into the wonderfully eccentric world of British life. How do you explain a country where people apologise to lampposts, pull faces through horse collars, and race in mud dressed as maids? Where bathroom light switches hide in hallways, compliments spark panic, and adults parade with flaming barrels on their heads? And that’s ...

Discover a steamy Regency time-travel romance where modern hearts tumble into the past and find love that defines their future. Emma Hawthorne, an entrepreneurial game developer, excels at strategy but keeps her heart locked away. Richard Harcourt dedicates himself to saving others as a physician, but chooses career over intimacy. Dragged to Jane Austen’s House, Emma and Richard share an electric moment, then tumble through time into Regency England and meet Jane Austen. Jane’s spark stalled until Emma and Richard appear, igniting her imagination. They become the inspiration for a ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I LOVE THIS BOOK! This is the second one I have read. It paints such a lovely picture of the village they live in. Makes you want to live there. There’s always a mystery to be solved. Look forward to reading the next one." -- Tonda K.H. A DELIGHTFUL COZY MYSTERY FULL OF QUAINT VILLAGES, QUIRKY CHARACTERS, AND MADCAP ADVENTURES BY A BESTSELLING AUTHOR. “We've got gypsies!” Old Grimsy, Marsden-Lacey's cantankerous town gossip, warns the patrons of The Traveller's Inn one golden autumn afternoon. Soon, the quaint Yorkshire village is playing host to a family of exotic ...

Sophie Arundel is stranded in a parallel universe, stuck in a grand house in an alternate 1925 England. Thankfully, she has her faithful dog, Charlotte. Oh, and Hugo Harrington who is stranded too—and Sophie’s fallen for him, head over heels.

Have you ever wondered what daily life was really like for Diana, Princess of Wales—behind the palace walls? From her childhood at Park House to her years at Kensington Palace, At Home with Diana takes readers on an intimate tour through the royal residences that defined her extraordinary journey. Drawing on extensive research and personal visits to each location, author Deb Stratas reveals the private stories, touching details, and historical secrets hidden within thirteen of Diana’s homes—including Althorp, Clarence House, Highgrove, Balmoral, and more. Each chapter blends biography...

Sophie and Freddy are in ancient Rome, searching for the artefact that can destroy a god and save their daughter. Hugo is there too with Sophie’s dog, Charlotte—and so is a hired assassin. Hunted through gleaming temples and sleazy backstreets, they must survive until the Festival of Janus, when the artefact will be in plain sight. But killing a god comes with the ultimate price....

Worried about missing out on London's hidden treasures? How would you feel uncovering the city's best-kept secrets with our insider tips and recommendations? This London Travel Guide is your key to the city, tailored for both first-time explorers and seasoned travelers. Immerse yourself in London's rich culture, heritage, and unmissable attractions. Inside 'London Travel Guide: Unlocking the Secrets of the British Capital,' you'll find: Explore 100+ must-see London landmarks, from iconic Big Ben to hidden gems like Leadenhall Market. Sample London's diverse culinary scene with our ...

Grumble globally. Laugh locally. Step into the polished shoes of Britain’s most opinionated old lords as they blunder, bicker, and sip their way through international diplomacy, domestic crises, and improperly brewed tea. Whether facing haunted Scottish inns, Far Eastern tea rituals, or bridge scandals in the drawing room, these noble curmudgeons always carry one thing: a deeply held belief that everything was better in 1903. The Noble Art of Grumbling is a sharp, satirical anthology of short stories for fans of P.G. Wodehouse, dry British wit, and eccentric gentlemen hopelessly out of ...

On a rescue mission to save her spurned lover, Sophie is exiled to a terrifying realm. Her ex, her dog, and her soulmate are sent there too. Fortunately, in this parallel universe, Sophie has a superpower. The catch? Her new ability horrifies her ex, endangers her dog, and alienates her soulmate.

Rey is new to time travel and still learning how it works. She’s come back in time in a last-ditch attempt to prevent a future disaster. She doesn’t know if she can change the timeline but she’s determined to find out. She arrives outside Daily Grind a matter of weeks before the cafe will be destroyed in a fire that leaves one dead. It’s the perfect test. She seizes the opportunity and weaves her way into the fabric of the team. Dom runs Daily Grind, the cafe that turned his life round. But now it’s under threat of demolition and he doesn’t know if he has the energy to save it. ...

About the Book In his latest book, Paul Amess braves cold rain, hot tea, a leaky tent and a heroic old bike through a countryside crammed with stories. This laugh-out-loud, oddly uplifting ride across the Pennines proves that everything can go wrong in the most entertaining way and still end exactly right. When a knackered cyclist points his wheels from Peak Forest to Street, he expects hills. He does not expect randy hedgehogs at 3 a.m., duels with homicidal goats, cliff-edge “paths” that feel like practical jokes, or a greatest-hits tour of Britain’s strangest history. Along the way...

New Zealand: A Novel spans almost 500 years and covers the respective discoveries of New Zealand by Pacific Islanders and Europeans. From the outset the two stories are interposed. It starts in the 1300’s with the departure of Islanders from Hawaiki in search of land far to the south. The hardy, brown-skinned people who arrive here first call themselves Maori and they call their new home Aotearoa – land of the long, white cloud. The fascinating, eventful and sometimes violent lives of descendants of those first arrivals are traced through the centuries until the arrival of Europeans ...

At the opening of his third novel in an ongoing adventure series by Patrick O'Brian, Jack Aubrey is cruising off Cape Sicie when his friend Stephen Maturin (more serenely situated in Sussex) is informed of the Board's decision regarding Aubrey's prize money, taken after victorious engagement with a Spanish squadron at Cape Santa Maria. The money, five million pieces of eight, is not, as is the custom of war, to be divided among the crews of the four victorious vessels.

When a trip to Scotland ends in tragedy, travel guide Lana Hansen must sleuth out who murdered her guest before she ends up paying the piper. Lana hasn't seen her ex-husband, Ron, since their divorce was finalized eight months earlier. So when they bump into each on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, she is not exactly jumping for joy. To make matters worse, Ron threatens a member of her tour group—a beloved and respected magician named Presto the Amazing. Ron is convinced Presto stole one of his magic tricks—the same act that propelled the famous magician into stardom—and swears he will ...

The H.M.S. Leopard pulled into the bay of Pulo Batang looking more like a shabby merchant ship that a man-of-war. The crew had endured a calamitous voyage plagued by gaol-fever, pursued by the Dutch Waakzaamheid, and struck by an iceberg. Suffice it to say, Jack Aubrey was ready for home.

DO YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVE CATS?? -- Did you know they played a huge role in British history? Like to know more...? This funny, informative book has tons of fun stories and fascinating trivia that cat lovers can't get enough of... It tells you EVERYTHING you might like to know about how cats shaped British history and culture... DID YOU KNOW? -- Winston Churchill sneaked his cats smoked salmon under the table at state dinners? -- Margaret Thatcher bought her cat sardines in Moscow – during the Cold War? -- The Queen loved to draw cats as a child, but her allergies make her avoid them now? -- ...

In January 1907, Enrico Bertarelli and his wife set out on an extended holiday to India to tour the country. He traveled widely and kept a detailed journal, not only of the sights and attractions the country offered, but of its history and also his thoughts and feelings about colonial British rule, the condition and interactions of the various groups of natives and the general social mores in the country at the time. This book, translated into English for the first time, is a fascinating window into India at the turn of the 20th century, narrated by an acute European observer who, on the ...

Midlife dating is tough - especially when your soulmate lives in the 14th century. Modern-day dating apps really weren’t for Maggie. Besides, as a busy single mother, she had enough on her plate without adding a man into the equation. Her dishwasher was on the blink, she needed to pick up costumes for the school fair, and Christmas was just around the corner. Romance? Not even on her radar. Widower Noah had completely different issues to contend with. He hadn’t seen his son for months, there were rumours of trouble brewing at work, and he wasn’t looking forward to the unwelcome return...

*** New Star Trek Nation audiobook now available *** Reviews: A Visual and Conversational Journey: Star Trek Nation 5.0 out of 5 stars "From the moment I began reading "Star Trek Nation: An Englishman’s View of America," I knew I was in for a treat. As a visual learner, the plethora of graphics, illustrations, and photographs included in the book was not just a delightful surprise but a significant enhancement to my reading experience. The fact that Lyndon Smith, the author himself, crafted these visuals added an incredibly personal and authentic touch that resonated deeply with me. ...