At Break of Day
- 389 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The captivating and elegant new novel from Elizabeth Speller, author of The Return of Captain John Emmett.
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Elizabeth Speller is a poet and author whose work often delves into history and culture, particularly that of the ancient world. Her writing is characterized by a keen insight and an ability to bring the past alive for contemporary readers. Through her poetry and prose, Speller explores themes of memory, place, and the human experience. Her lyrical style is both sensitive and intellectually stimulating, establishing her as a distinctive voice in contemporary literature.
- 2014
- 2012
The Strange Fate Of Kitty Easton
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
The perfect story - a deep, absorbing, old-fashioned, moving mystery, from the author of the bestselling The Return of Captain John Emmett.
- 2011
The Return Of Captain John Emmett
- 442 pages
- 16 hours of reading
London, just after WW1, but the men and women caught up in the battle have not yet found peace * 'Covering death, poetry, a bitter regimental feud and a hidden love affair, it's set to be the new BIRDSONG - only better' INDEPENDENT
- 2004
Athens
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Beyond the breathtaking beauty of the Parthenon, Athens is still one of Europe’s lesser-known cities. A New Guide fully explores all the treasures of this ancient city?the bazaars and food markets of Monastiraki; tiny tucked-away Byzantine churches and rare gems of antiquity; the converted warehouses of the increasingly fashionable Psirri and Thiso; and perhaps the most beautiful metro station in the world at Syntagma, a fantasy of shimmering reflections and a showcase for recent archaeology. From its amber shops and patisseries, to one of the most outstanding museums in Europe, Athens is a true source of riches. Written for both the first-time visitor as well as the seasoned Hellenophile, this discerning guide also includes an up-to-date selection of cafés, restaurants, and hotels. Elizabeth Speller read Archeology and Classics at Cambridge, where she is currently a Visiting Scholar.
- 2003
The biography of the second-century Roman Emperor, Hadrian, one of the best-known figures of the Classical era
