2019, ISBN: 0a1f382ac3c4c7fa686f66a22f7b7bd7

This first edition is in excellent condition, no wear to covers, minor sticker marking on back dust cover and minor mark on bottom edge of pages. No markings inner pages, spine intact, no… Mehr…

This first edition is in excellent condition, no wear to covers, minor sticker marking on back dust cover and minor mark on bottom edge of pages. No markings inner pages, spine intact, no creases. "1932. After the Great War took both her beloved brother and her fiancé, Violet Speedwell has become a "surplus woman," one of a generation doomed to a life of spinsterhood after the war killed so many young men. Yet Violet cannot reconcile herself to a life spent caring for her grieving, embittered mother. After countless meals of boiled eggs and dry toast, she saves enough to move out of her mother's place and into the town of Winchester, home to one of England's grandest cathedrals. There, Violet is drawn into a society of broderers--women who embroider kneelers for the Cathedral, carrying on a centuries-long tradition of bringing comfort to worshippers.Violet finds support and community in the group, fulfillment in the work they create, and even a growing friendship with the vivacious Gilda. But when forces threaten her new independence and another war appears on the horizon, Violet must fight to put down roots in a place where women aren't expected to grow. Told in Chevalier's glorious prose, A Single Thread is a timeless story of friendship, love, and a woman crafting her own life." Good Reads "Born:19 October 1962 in Washington, DC. Youngest of 3 children. Father was a photographer for The Washington Post.Childhood:Nerdy. Spent a lot of time lying on my bed reading. Favorite authors back then: Laura Ingalls Wilder, Madeleine L'Engle, Zilpha Keatley Snyder, Joan Aiken, Susan Cooper, Lloyd Alexander. Book I would have taken to a desert island: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery.Education:BA in English, Oberlin College, Ohio, 1984. No one was surprised that I went there; I was made for such a progressive, liberal place.MA in creative writing, University of East Anglia, Norwich, England, 1994. There's a lot of debate about whether or not you can be taught to write. Why doesn't anyone ask that of professional singers, painters, dancers? That year forced me to write all the time and take it seriously.Geography:Moved to London after graduating from Oberlin in 1984. I had studied for a semester in London and thought it was a great place, so came over for fun, expecting to go back to the US after 6 months to get serious. I'm still in London, and still not entirely serious. Even have dual citizenship though I keep the American accent intact.Family:1 English husband + 1 English son.Career:Before writing, was a reference book editor, working on encyclopedias about writers. (Yup, still nerdy.) Learned how to research and how to make sentences better. Eventually I wanted to fix my own sentences rather than others', so I quit and did the MA.Writing:Talked a lot about becoming a writer as a kid, but actual pen to paper contact was minimal. Started writing short stories in my 20s, then began first novel, The Virgin Blue, during the MA year. With Girl With a Pearl Earring (written in 1998), I became a full-time writer." Good Reads, Viking, 2019, 5, In the original dustsheet. Binding the same as the cover.This book discusses Dickens'' development as a writer, his celebrated trips to America, his fame, his marriage and his alleged affair with actress Ellen Ternan, as well as looking at how his novels reflected the harshness of Victorian England.Review: There have been dozens of books on the life and times of Dickens and this is one of the best. It gives a great insight into the man, his life, his times and his work. It also makes you realize that, though gifted with great talent, he was, after all, a man with a man's weaknesses. If you want to know more about one of the all-time great authors this is the book for you.Martin Austin Fido (18 October 1939 2 April 2019) was a university professor, true crime writer and broadcaster. His many books include The Crimes, Detection and Death of Jack the Ripper, The Official Encyclopedia of Scotland Yard, Serial Killers, and The Murder Guide to London. He is also one of the authors of The complete Jack the Ripper A to Z.After leaving Balliol College, Oxford, in 1966, where he had been a junior research fellow in English, he went to the University of Leeds where he lectured in English until 1973. In 1971 he went to Michigan State University in the USA where he was a visiting associate professor for one year, and in 1973 he became a reader in English Literature and head of the English department at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. In the West Indies he was active in theatre and educational broadcasting.In 1983 he returned to England and became a freelance writer and broadcaster, specialising in true crime. He broadcast a weekly radio programme called Murder After Midnight on London's LBC Radio from 1987 to 2001, some of which were produced and released commercially on cassette and CD by his friend (and fellow LBC broadcaster) Paul Savory. Aside from his many true crime books he has also written illustrated biographies of Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Rudyard Kipling and Oscar Wilde, and books on Agatha Christie, and Sherlock Holmes. He translated Louis Cazamian's Le Roman Social en Angleterre, and his play Let's Go Bajan! was performed successfully in Barbados and London.A number of Murder After Midnight stories are available on iTunes with additional titles planned.In 2000 he settled in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, to help his third wife (Karen, née Sandel, died October 2013) nurse her parents through their terminal illnesses, and from 2001 until his death he taught writing and research at Boston University.Martin Fido died on 2 April 2019 of complications resulting from having suffered a fall., Carlton Books., 1997, 3<

2019, ISBN: 0a1f382ac3c4c7fa686f66a22f7b7bd7

Oxford., 2010. Hardcover. Very Good. Shakespeare, Sex & Love" by Stanley Wells (ISBN: 9780199578597): "Shakespeare, Sex & Love" delves into the themes of sex and love in the works of Wi… Mehr…

Oxford., 2010. Hardcover. Very Good. Shakespeare, Sex & Love" by Stanley Wells (ISBN: 9780199578597): "Shakespeare, Sex & Love" delves into the themes of sex and love in the works of William Shakespeare. Stanley Wells, a renowned Shakespearean scholar, offers a comprehensive examination of these themes within the context of the Bard's plays and sonnets. The book explores Shakespeare's depictions of love, desire, and sexuality and how they relate to the cultural and social norms of his time. It delves into the complexities of human relationships, both romantic and familial, as portrayed in Shakespeare's enduring works. With in-depth analysis and literary insight, Wells provides readers with a deeper understanding of the profound and timeless exploration of human emotions found in Shakespearean literature. Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book., Oxford., 2010, 3, In the original dustsheet. Binding the same as the cover.This book discusses Dickens'' development as a writer, his celebrated trips to America, his fame, his marriage and his alleged affair with actress Ellen Ternan, as well as looking at how his novels reflected the harshness of Victorian England.Review: There have been dozens of books on the life and times of Dickens and this is one of the best. It gives a great insight into the man, his life, his times and his work. It also makes you realize that, though gifted with great talent, he was, after all, a man with a man's weaknesses. If you want to know more about one of the all-time great authors this is the book for you.Martin Austin Fido (18 October 1939 2 April 2019) was a university professor, true crime writer and broadcaster. His many books include The Crimes, Detection and Death of Jack the Ripper, The Official Encyclopedia of Scotland Yard, Serial Killers, and The Murder Guide to London. He is also one of the authors of The complete Jack the Ripper A to Z.After leaving Balliol College, Oxford, in 1966, where he had been a junior research fellow in English, he went to the University of Leeds where he lectured in English until 1973. In 1971 he went to Michigan State University in the USA where he was a visiting associate professor for one year, and in 1973 he became a reader in English Literature and head of the English department at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. In the West Indies he was active in theatre and educational broadcasting.In 1983 he returned to England and became a freelance writer and broadcaster, specialising in true crime. He broadcast a weekly radio programme called Murder After Midnight on London's LBC Radio from 1987 to 2001, some of which were produced and released commercially on cassette and CD by his friend (and fellow LBC broadcaster) Paul Savory. Aside from his many true crime books he has also written illustrated biographies of Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Rudyard Kipling and Oscar Wilde, and books on Agatha Christie, and Sherlock Holmes. He translated Louis Cazamian's Le Roman Social en Angleterre, and his play Let's Go Bajan! was performed successfully in Barbados and London.A number of Murder After Midnight stories are available on iTunes with additional titles planned.In 2000 he settled in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, to help his third wife (Karen, née Sandel, died October 2013) nurse her parents through their terminal illnesses, and from 2001 until his death he taught writing and research at Boston University.Martin Fido died on 2 April 2019 of complications resulting from having suffered a fall., Carlton Books., 1997, 3<

2019, ISBN: 0a1f382ac3c4c7fa686f66a22f7b7bd7

Pocket, 2000. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Ed. First ed. Near fine/Near fine condition, slight over all wear to book and dustjacket.., Pocket, 2000, 4, In the original dustsheet. Bin… Mehr…

Pocket, 2000. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Ed. First ed. Near fine/Near fine condition, slight over all wear to book and dustjacket.., Pocket, 2000, 4, In the original dustsheet. Binding the same as the cover.This book discusses Dickens'' development as a writer, his celebrated trips to America, his fame, his marriage and his alleged affair with actress Ellen Ternan, as well as looking at how his novels reflected the harshness of Victorian England.Review: There have been dozens of books on the life and times of Dickens and this is one of the best. It gives a great insight into the man, his life, his times and his work. It also makes you realize that, though gifted with great talent, he was, after all, a man with a man's weaknesses. If you want to know more about one of the all-time great authors this is the book for you.Martin Austin Fido (18 October 1939 2 April 2019) was a university professor, true crime writer and broadcaster. His many books include The Crimes, Detection and Death of Jack the Ripper, The Official Encyclopedia of Scotland Yard, Serial Killers, and The Murder Guide to London. He is also one of the authors of The complete Jack the Ripper A to Z.After leaving Balliol College, Oxford, in 1966, where he had been a junior research fellow in English, he went to the University of Leeds where he lectured in English until 1973. In 1971 he went to Michigan State University in the USA where he was a visiting associate professor for one year, and in 1973 he became a reader in English Literature and head of the English department at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. In the West Indies he was active in theatre and educational broadcasting.In 1983 he returned to England and became a freelance writer and broadcaster, specialising in true crime. He broadcast a weekly radio programme called Murder After Midnight on London's LBC Radio from 1987 to 2001, some of which were produced and released commercially on cassette and CD by his friend (and fellow LBC broadcaster) Paul Savory. Aside from his many true crime books he has also written illustrated biographies of Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Rudyard Kipling and Oscar Wilde, and books on Agatha Christie, and Sherlock Holmes. He translated Louis Cazamian's Le Roman Social en Angleterre, and his play Let's Go Bajan! was performed successfully in Barbados and London.A number of Murder After Midnight stories are available on iTunes with additional titles planned.In 2000 he settled in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, to help his third wife (Karen, née Sandel, died October 2013) nurse her parents through their terminal illnesses, and from 2001 until his death he taught writing and research at Boston University.Martin Fido died on 2 April 2019 of complications resulting from having suffered a fall., Carlton Books., 1997, 3<

2019, ISBN: 0a1f382ac3c4c7fa686f66a22f7b7bd7

In the original dustsheet. Binding the same as the cover. This book discusses Dickens'' development as a writer, his celebrated trips to America, his fame, his marriage and his alleged af… Mehr…

In the original dustsheet. Binding the same as the cover. This book discusses Dickens'' development as a writer, his celebrated trips to America, his fame, his marriage and his alleged affair with actress Ellen Ternan, as well as looking at how his novels reflected the harshness of Victorian England. Review: There have been dozens of books on the life and times of Dickens and this is one of the best. It gives a great insight into the man, his life, his times and his work. It also makes you realize that, though gifted with great talent, he was, after all, a man with a man's weaknesses. If you want to know more about one of the all-time great authors this is the book for you. Martin Austin Fido (18 October 1939 ⤠2 April 2019) was a university professor, true crime writer and broadcaster. His many books include The Crimes, Detection and Death of Jack the Ripper, The Official Encyclopedia of Scotland Yard, Serial Killers, and The Murder Guide to London. He is also one of the authors of The complete Jack the Ripper A to Z. After leaving Balliol College, Oxford, in 1966, where he had been a junior research fellow in English, he went to the University of Leeds where he lectured in English until 1973. In 1971 he went to Michigan State University in the USA where he was a visiting associate professor for one year, and in 1973 he became a reader in English Literature and head of the English department at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. In the West Indies he was active in theatre and educational broadcasting. In 1983 he returned to England and became a freelance writer and broadcaster, specialising in true crime. He broadcast a weekly radio programme called Murder After Midnight on London's LBC Radio from 1987 to 2001, some of which were produced and released commercially on cassette and CD by his friend (and fellow LBC broadcaster) Paul Savory. Aside from his many true crime books he has also written illustrated biographies of Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Rudyard Kipling and Oscar Wilde, and books on Agatha Christie, and Sherlock Holmes. He translated Louis Cazamian's Le Roman Social en Angleterre, and his play Let's Go Bajan! was performed successfully in Barbados and London. A number of Murder After Midnight stories are available on iTunes with additional titles planned. In 2000 he settled in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, to help his third wife (Karen, née Sandel, died October 2013) nurse her parents through their terminal illnesses, and from 2001 until his death he taught writing and research at Boston University. Martin Fido died on 2 April 2019 of complications resulting from having suffered a fall., Carlton Books., 1997, 3<

2019, ISBN: 0a1f382ac3c4c7fa686f66a22f7b7bd7

In the original dustsheet. Binding the same as the cover.This book discusses Dickens'' development as a writer, his celebrated trips to America, his fame, his marriage and his alleged aff… Mehr…

In the original dustsheet. Binding the same as the cover.This book discusses Dickens'' development as a writer, his celebrated trips to America, his fame, his marriage and his alleged affair with actress Ellen Ternan, as well as looking at how his novels reflected the harshness of Victorian England.Review: There have been dozens of books on the life and times of Dickens and this is one of the best. It gives a great insight into the man, his life, his times and his work. It also makes you realize that, though gifted with great talent, he was, after all, a man with a man's weaknesses. If you want to know more about one of the all-time great authors this is the book for you.Martin Austin Fido (18 October 1939 ⤠2 April 2019) was a university professor, true crime writer and broadcaster. His many books include The Crimes, Detection and Death of Jack the Ripper, The Official Encyclopedia of Scotland Yard, Serial Killers, and The Murder Guide to London. He is also one of the authors of The complete Jack the Ripper A to Z.After leaving Balliol College, Oxford, in 1966, where he had been a junior research fellow in English, he went to the University of Leeds where he lectured in English until 1973. In 1971 he went to Michigan State University in the USA where he was a visiting associate professor for one year, and in 1973 he became a reader in English Literature and head of the English department at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. In the West Indies he was active in theatre and educational broadcasting.In 1983 he returned to England and became a freelance writer and broadcaster, specialising in true crime. He broadcast a weekly radio programme called Murder After Midnight on London's LBC Radio from 1987 to 2001, some of which were produced and released commercially on cassette and CD by his friend (and fellow LBC broadcaster) Paul Savory. Aside from his many true crime books he has also written illustrated biographies of Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Rudyard Kipling and Oscar Wilde, and books on Agatha Christie, and Sherlock Holmes. He translated Louis Cazamian's Le Roman Social en Angleterre, and his play Let's Go Bajan! was performed successfully in Barbados and London.A number of Murder After Midnight stories are available on iTunes with additional titles planned.In 2000 he settled in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, to help his third wife (Karen, née Sandel, died October 2013) nurse her parents through their terminal illnesses, and from 2001 until his death he taught writing and research at Boston University.Martin Fido died on 2 April 2019 of complications resulting from having suffered a fall., Carlton Books., 1997, 3<