Beautiful Books
The Wordsmith’s Tale
Editors' choice
In 1087, Thomas the Piper recounts the heartwarming, spellbinding hundred-year history of his family. He comes from a long line…
The Sweet Smell of Decay
London 1664. Charles II is the new king, and the city is coming to terms with new religious and political…
Murder at Mansfield Park
Editors' choice
The well-known classic Mansfield Park has been transformed into a whodunit murder mystery. Murder at Mansfield Park is a page-turner…
The Glassblower of Murano
In a tale of genius and tragedy, Leonora Manin is inspired to travel to Murano, Italy, from Hampstead, England, the…
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