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A Dorset Victorian thriller with a twist

Lovers of historical murder mysteries will enjoy this exquisitely researched tale of dark goings-on set in Victorian Dorset and told in the vernacular of...

Two books for a February evening

“At the time of writing Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and as an alternative to chocolate or flowers I’m recommending Natasha Lunn interviewing some...

Voice of the Books January 2022

“Lordy it’s cold at the moment, and drizzle abounds. I have the antidote; two perfect, award-winning, stay-indoors books to keep you enthralled and entertained”...

Gift the books we love from local authors

A book is a foolproof gift for most people at Christmas - if you love to read, you can never be disappointed when you...

Voice of the Books | December 2021

This month Wayne is featuring two exceptionally beautiful books by illustrator/artists Angela Harding and Susan Ogilvy. Angela Harding, you may remember, illustrated the memorable covers...

Voice of the Books | November 2021

Join us for a talk and signing with historian and author Saul David on the 23rd November. His fascinating new book ‘SBS: Silent Warriors’...

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Grief and gratitude

As the eventing community reels from the death of one of their own, Jess Rimmer reflects on the special solidarity found in the sport As...

Rockbourne Fair returns this October

The Rockbourne Early Christmas Fair is back at Salisbury Racecourse from Wednesday 15th to Friday 17th October, bringing three days of boutique shopping and...