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A Horrible Histories Christmas

The good people at Horrible Histories have gotten into the holiday spirit, spreading their own brand of mythbusting (George III introduced Christmas trees to England; King Wenceslas was actually a duke from Bohemia) via our favorite carols. Take a look: Continue reading A Horrible Histories Christmas

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When her doting parents die unexpectedly, Astra Davies, a witty, clever 1930s socialite finds herself hard up and guarding family secrets from a vengeful aristocrat. Will she manage to pull herself back from the brink of social and financial disaster and find happiness with the extremely irresistable (but complicated) Earl of Dunreaven? You’ll have to read it to find out!

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All Stirred Up is a modern-day retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion, set in the oh-so-delicious Edinburgh restaurant scene. Visit Penguin Random House’s website to find out where you can get a copy!

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