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Julian Mitchell

    A Devon Deception
    The Second Man on the Rope
    Walking through Scotland's History
    Another Country
    Walking Through Glasgow's Industrial Past
    Scotland's Mountains Before the Mountaineers
    • 2021

      After a relatively quiet few months, an outbreak of serious headline-grabbing crimes confronts Inspector King and his team of detectives.

      The Pilgrim's Revenge
    • 2020

      A Devon Deception

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Investigative journalist, Dan Morris, was a man on a mission. He had already disrupted the illegal drugs trade in Bristol and was now determined to uncover a so-called County Lines gang operating in South Devon. Anecdotally, huge amounts of cocaine and other drugs were flooding into Devon by land, sea and air.

      A Devon Deception
    • 2018

      Missing on Dartmoor

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Mary Cranson had done the walk many times before, but now had simply vanished from Dartmoor near the prominent landmark called Haytor. Her boyfriend raises the alarm when she doesn't meet him as arranged in the local pub.

      Missing on Dartmoor
    • 2016

      Ranging from Nevis to Glencoe, from the Cuillin to the Cairngorms, this book weaves the story of a friendship amongst witty-and often alarming-tales of mountaineering mishaps. Second Man on the Rope is a story of a beautiful friendship forged in the hills.

      The Second Man on the Rope
    • 2015

      Wee Scotch Whisky Tales

      • 70 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      A concise and entertaining wee book on some unknown episodes and stories from the folklore of Scotch whisky in the Highlands and Islands and how the craft was taken by Scots to New Zealand.

      Wee Scotch Whisky Tales
    • 2014

      Walking Through Glasgow's Industrial Past sets out to retrieve the hidden architectural, cultural and historical riches of some of Glasgows working- class districts.

      Walking Through Glasgow's Industrial Past
    • 2013

      A Disturbing Influence

      • 212 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Set in the quaint town of Cartersfield, the narrative explores the tension that arises from the residents' complacency and reluctance to embrace change. Both young and old become engrossed in their own lives, leading to a stifling atmosphere. Mr. Drysdale, the irritable schoolmaster, encapsulates this sentiment, highlighting the town's resistance to disruption. The story delves into the consequences of such insularity, revealing how the quietness of life can breed underlying troubles among its inhabitants.

      A Disturbing Influence
    • 2013

      Circle of Friends

      • 150 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The narrative follows Martin Bannister, a solitary bachelor in Manhattan, whose life takes a vibrant turn upon meeting the alluring redhead Henrietta Grigson and her husband Freddy. As he becomes immersed in their exciting social scene, Martin harbors an unexpected twist that promises to alter the dynamics of their relationships. The story explores themes of loneliness, desire, and the complexities of social interactions in an urban setting.

      Circle of Friends
    • 2013

      The White Father

      • 338 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Exploring the transition from a fading Empire to a new generation, the narrative highlights the contrasting experiences of the last men who served it and the youth emerging from the monotony of post-war life. As the old order crumbles, the younger characters grapple with uncertainty about their future, reflecting a poignant moment of change and the search for identity in a shifting landscape.

      The White Father
    • 2013

      As Far as You Can Go

      • 350 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Harold Barlow, a young stockbroker seeking adventure, embarks on a journey to America that leads him into vast landscapes and newfound freedoms. As he travels westward, he experiences the thrill of exploration but soon realizes there are boundaries to his quest for excitement. The story explores themes of ambition, the allure of the unknown, and the constraints that come with freedom.

      As Far as You Can Go