Karen Farrington Books

Uplifting and heartwarming: drama, courage and romance at Marlow's department store this Christmas

The new book in the heart-warming WW2 family saga series!

The new book in the heartwarming WW2 family saga series - available to pre- order now!

This book looks at some of the more inexplicable aspects of our lives, and seeks to uncover the truth behind the stories that have become popular currency in our sceptical culture. Its investigations encompass a vast number of unanswered questions that have tormented some of the most brilliant intellects in recent years. If you want to know the latest information about the death of Marilyn Monroe, the existence of Atlantis and the malign power of curses, you will find all the facts here, presented in an objective manner so that you can make up your own mind. Fated Destiny presents the truth and nothing but the truth. It does not seek to sensationalize- but then it doesn't need to. At times, the facts are sensational enough.

"The book delves into some fantastic events and comes up with some extraordinary conclusion."

In 1940, as Britain braced for war, a group of poor London girls were dispatched to a children's home in Ascot to escape the merciless Luftwaffe bombing. At Englemere Wood they came under the care of the formidable but kindly Matron Doris Bailey - the Angel of Englemere - who cherished each girl as her own. Through first-hand accounts from the surviving girls, their stories and anecdotes shed light on life at the time - from the emotional upheaval of evacuation to adventures on the royal grounds of their new home - and the work of a woman who helped save a generation.

"Investigates the compelling stories of the rich and famous and exposes the tragedies that money can all too often buy."

The perfect companion to Bradshaw’s guide book. Showcasing in colour all that is great about Bradshaw’s guide.

Updated paperback edition with new stories from the Workshop of Dreams. We all have treasures hidden away in the attic, well-loved and well-worn belongings that have been passed down from generation to generation. They may be damaged or no longer working, but we can't bear to part with them. The expert craftspeople of hit BBC series The Repair Shop are dedicated to restoring and conserving these heirlooms. They know that the true worth of these possessions doesn't lie in their monetary value, but in the memories they hold and the stories they tell. In this fascinating book, you'll step inside The Repair Shop's Workshop of Dreams to explore some of the most moving family stories from the hit BBC series. From a glamorous sequinned dress that belonged to a popular travelling circus performer to a pump organ that was brought from Jamaica by a member of the Windrush generation, each family item is brought vividly to life - and lovingly restored by the team of Repair Shop experts who also contribute to these expanded stories. With a foreword by Jay Blades, Tales from the Workshop of Dreams is a heartfelt love letter to our collective past, and a fascinating slice of social history. This book features items fixed by Repair Shop experts Steve Fletcher, Will Kirk, Lucia Scalisi, Suzie Fletcher, Kirsten Ramsay, Dominic Chinea, Brenton West, Tim Gunn, Sara Dennis, Chris Shaw, Matt Nickels, Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell. With great care and attention to detail, the Repair Shop team resurrect priceless pieces of family history and breathe new life into the stories they hold