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BOLEYN INHERITANCE, THE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 7486 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 14
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\pause{1500}Reader: Scott, Lucy
\pause{1500}Main subject: Historical Fiction - Pre 1914
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In 1539 Henry VIII is an ageing, sick king who desperately wants another male heir. He needs to marry again and the chosen bride is Anne of Cleves. The later years of Henry's life are chronicled by Anne of Cleves and jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford.

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BREAD AND CHOCOLATE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6066 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 7.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Denison, Wendy
\pause{1500}Main subject: Short Stories & Anthologies
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A delightful collection of short stories from an author better known for her historical novels.

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CONSTANT PRINCESS, THE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 7408 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 14
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\pause{1500}Reader: Bishop, Diana
\pause{1500}Main subject: Historical Fiction - Pre 1914
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The story of Katherine of Aragon, from her childhood in Spain to her life in Tudor England, but told from a new and interesting viewpoint.

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EARTHLY JOYS

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5547 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 15
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 21.50
\pause{1500}Reader: Lister, Tony
\pause{1500}Main subject: Historical Fiction - Pre 1914
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A man of humble birth, John Tradescant became the greatest gardener of his day and loyal servant to kings and politicians. This wonderful novel transports us back into his world at a time of intrigue, change and upheaval.

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FALLEN SKIES

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4068 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 17
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 25.50
\pause{1500}Reader: Clegg, Nancy
\pause{1500}Main subject: General Fiction
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Lily is determined to forget the war but her husband's horrors of World War 1 overshadow their lives.

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FAVOURED CHILD, THE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 8040 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 19
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 28.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Laughton, Cecilia
\pause{1500}Main subject: Historical Fiction - Pre 1914
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The second in the Wideacre Trilogy, and set in 18th-century Sussex. In the Dower house two children are being raised in protected innocence. Equal claimants to the inheritance of Wideacre, tied by a secret childhood betrothal but forbidden to marry, only one can inherit the estate.

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LITTLE HOUSE, THE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5329 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 10.25
\pause{1500}Reader: Dinkin, Derina
\pause{1500}Main subject: Thrillers
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When Ruth marries she realises that she can never measure up to her Mother-in-law. Faced with isolation, deceit and betrayal Ruth starts to doubt her own sanity in this tense thriller.

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OTHER BOLEYN GIRL, THE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5982 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 18
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 26.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Laughton, Cecilia
\pause{1500}Main subject: Historical Fiction - Pre 1914
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Set in the court of Henry VIII, this is the story of Mary Boleyn, who was once a rival to her sister Anne for the affections of the King.

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QUEEN'S FOOL, THE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6445 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 16
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 22.50
\pause{1500}Reader: Atkins, Rachel
\pause{1500}Main subject: Historical Fiction - Pre 1914
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This is a commercial recording published by Isis Audio Books 2003.

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RESPECTABLE TRADE, A

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4324 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 14
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 21.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Clegg, Nancy
\pause{1500}Main subject: Historical Fiction - Pre 1914
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In 1787 Frances enters the world of Bristol Merchants & finds her life & fortune dependent on the trade of sugar, rum & slaves.

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