A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 ObjectsA Waterstones Best Book of 2024: Nature Writing The untold story of rural Britain revealed through its artefacts 'A really lovely, fascinating book. I dived straight into this clever, joyous, celebration of nature, history, and of course the countryside.' Charles Spencer, author of The White Ship For most of human history, we were rural folk. Our daily lives were bound up with working the land, living within the rhythm of the seasons. We poured our

and be forced to confront an impossible choice as whispers of war emerge

Cady is unsure of her place in their illustrious group

The boy whose baby she now carries

let's face it

But as Edie uncovers the history of the family she had all but forgotten

Non Fiction Award

“It is the kingdom of the frozen will

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and after the war—each with their own unique share of challenges

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