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Iran, We Ran, by Garrie Boldsmith
An engaging and suspenseful novel that follows two Iranian men whose contrasting circumstances drive them to flee their homeland, which explores the intersection of political repression, organised crime, compromise and migration.
Sophia Kazan An engaging and suspenseful novel that follows two Iranian men whose contrasting circumstances drive them to flee their homeland, which explores the intersection of political repression, organised crime, compromise and migration. A lively and often wry history of early modern medicine reveals the evolution of medical practice, from Tudor ailments and unauthorised healers to childbirth and sexually transmitted diseases. Sadie Souter In her excavation of Ireland's buried women and ancient practices, the novelist refuses to forget a history of violence A compelling look at how nationalism, political misjudgements and competing strategic interests combined to produce the island’s partition, challenging conspiracy theories and revealing the chaotic consequences. Fiona Bicja An engaging and historically grounded coming-of-age novel that explores the complexities of loyalty, honour and identity during the Hundred Years’ War and traces a Welsh nobleman’s journey from youthful inexperience to maturity. A new biography of a forgotten special forces hero, Brian Franks, who played a role both during and after the war and is credited as having saved the SAS. . Trevor James A vivid portrait of Puyi and Wanrong’s years within the Forbidden City, drawing on newly uncovered sources to illuminate the intrigues, relationships and upheaval that characterise the twilight of imperial China. Holly Aston An atmospheric novel that brings Boudica’s story to life, which explores the brutality of Roman rule, the struggle between loyalty and identity, and the growing tribal unity that foreshadows rebellion across Britannia. An accessible history tracing technological progress from the Wright brothers through the First World War that brings to life the pioneers, rivalries and institutional reluctance which shaped early military air power. A lively and accessible exploration of Homer’s enduring influence, tracing The Odyssey from antiquity through literature, film, theatre and video games and revealing why the epic continues to resonate in our creative lives.
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The Surgeon, The Midwife, The Quack: How to Stay Alive in Renaissance England, by Alanna Skuse
Mithim, by Carina McNally
Cyprus 1974: Conflict in The Mediterranean: No Control, No Conspiracy, by Andrew Southam
Sir Gruffydd Donne: Knight of Kidwelly, by John Pitts
An Axe and Four Balloons, by Tim Spicer
The Last Emperor of China: Twilight of the Forbidden City, by Paul French
Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice, by Stephen D. Owen
Flying Pianos: The Eccentric Birth of British Aviation, by Charles Spicer
The Odyssey Effect: How Homer’s Epic Poem Shaped the World, by Erica Stevenson
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