The Two Roberts and One Damian Barr
The Two Roberts and One Damian Barr The Two Roberts is a novel by Damian Barr. The Roberts in question are Robert Colquhoun and Robert MacBryde Robert Colquhoun (1914–1962) and Robert MacBryde…
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Burke and Hare in fiction – Map Monday
Burke and Hare in fiction One of the most infamous true crimes of the 19th century involves two men - Burke and Hare - who were responsible for digging up…
See Paris through Mona’s Eyes
Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser Reading this book will give you a renewed sense of what it's like to visit a museum and really see what you find there. Have…
Horror as a setting
Horror as a bookish setting There are great horror reads out there - The Shining and most of Stephen King stands out - but there are two books that really…
Small Acts of Resistance set in wartime France
Small Acts of Resistance set in wartime France Anita Frank is a firm favourite here at The BookTrail. She has taken readers to several memorable halls and homes ...Darkacre Halls…
