The intriguing story of wealthy 19th century water-cure physician, Dr James Loftus Marsden and his children, who grew up knowing Charles Darwin and Alfred Tennyson. Two girls died in suspicious circumstances resulting in sensational trials. NOW RELEASED. Read More
All Along the River: Tales from the Thames
An engaging and humorous armchair read & companion volume to more practical guide books. Both quirky and fun, it is packed with information about literary associations, local recipes, folklore and a good many murders and mysteries!. To be published by Robert Hale Ltd on 31st July 2013.
Hello, this is Editor Des back from the West Country of Olde England. I’ve chosen this little piece because I liked the story Pauline told me about the nursery rhyme and the 15th century cathedral clock at Exeter. I’m sure you know you how it goes; [...]...
It was the perfect time for my elderly aunt to visit England; Rob and I were based in London and happy to take her on a tour of the country. Heading south, we spent our first night in the seaside town of Lyme Regis, at a B&B [...]...
In The Beginning Yes, well Pauline thinks this touristy story is not very nice because it’s mostly about ….a lavatory. But first I have to give you a bit of background information. In 1985 the very famous artist and fashion designer Jenny Kee, who lives in [...]...
There is a chapter in The Water Doctor’s Daughters titled; AS EASY AS ABC. The letters are a reference to a popular 19th century rubbing liniment made from three powerful but potentially fatal compounds; ACONITE, BELLADONNA and CHLOROFORM. To prevent accidents, all such dangerous preparations were [...]...
