Thin, pale and haughty, 10-year-old Mary Lennox is determined to hate everything about her new life at Misselthwaite Manor, just as she had hated everything about her over-indulged life in India. But it is not long before the Yorkshire air puts colour in her cheeks, plain food adds flesh to her bones, and the forthright chatter of her maid, Martha, stirs new feelings of interest and affection in Mary. For Misselthwaite Manor holds two mysteries, a strange unhappy crying in the night and a walled garden with a door locked and forgotten for ten years. On the day a robin shows Mary where the key lies buried, the Magic begins ...
Illustrated by Charles Robinson.
Thin, pale and haughty, 10-year-old Mary Lennox is determined to hate everything about her new life at Misselthwaite Manor, just as she had…
The glorious adventures of Toad, Mole, Ratty and Badger have enchanted children and their parents for over a century. A glorious edition of the children's classic, with enchanting illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk.
Illustrated by Charles van Sandwyk.
The glorious adventures of Toad, Mole, Ratty and Badger have enchanted children and their parents for over a century. A glorious edition of…
The Egyptians was first published in 1961 by the Clarendon Press under the title "Egypt of the Pharaohs: An Introduction". The text of this edition is that of the first edition with minor emendations.
The Egyptians was first published in 1961 by the Clarendon Press under the title "Egypt of the Pharaohs: An Introduction". The text of this edition is that of the first edition…
“Rumpole and the Younger Generation” (1978).
“Rumpole and the Showfolk” (1979).
“Rumpole and the Old Boy Net” (1983).
“Rumpole and the Bright Seraphim” (1987).
“Rumpole and the Tap End” (1988).
“Rumpole and the Bubble Reputation” (1988).
“Rumpole à la Carte” (1990).
“Rumpole and the Children of the Devil” (1992).
“Rumpole and the Family Pride” (1992).
“Rumpole on Trial” (1992).
A selection of Mortimer's 'Rumpole' stories:
“Rumpole and the Younger Generation” (1978).
“Rumpole and the Showfolk” (1979).
“Rumpole and the Old Boy Net” (1983).
“Rumpole…
