Books

Race Against Time by Ellen MacArthur This is the fascinating, illustrated account of Ellen’s record-breaking solo voyage around the world. Ellen beat the previous record holder’s attempt by one day,

A Piano in the Pyrenees by Tony Hawks Inspired by breathtaking views, and romantically dreaming of finding love in the mountains, Tony Hawks impulsively buys an idyllic house in the

The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory If you require an escape from reality into history, recreated by a skillful author, then this is the book for you. A splendid and

MARION KAPLAN’S first edition of The Portuguese: The Land and its People was acclaimed by Portuguese readers, visitors to the country and those eager to discover the rich history and

COMING OUT in early June, this fascinating novel by the author of Brick Lane, is set here in Mamarrosa, in the Alentejo region of Portugal, (where Ali bought a house

THE GARDENS OF THE DEAD by William Brodrick William Brodrick’s first book, The Sixth Lamentation, introduced Father Anselm and was selected for the Richard and Judy book club. The Gardens

Historical, titillating and emotional – the latest novels offer something for all tastes RATCATCHER by James McGee HUNTING DOWN highwaymen was not the usual preserve of a Bow Street Runner.

LOST CITY by Clive Cussler Great news for the millions of Cussler fans worldwide as his latest paperback hits the bookstands. Kurt Austin is back as leader of NUMA’s Special

EUROPE AT THE MASTERS published by the BBC IN 2006, the BBC will celebrate 20 years of Masters coverage, and has been awarded the longest television contract and commitment ever

THE UNDERSTUDY by David Nicholls This is the new and fantastic romantic comedy from the author of the bestselling Starter for Ten. Full of Nicholl’s trademark style and humour, this