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Amongst the scholars, secrets and soporifics of Victorian Oxford,
the truth can be a bitter pill to swallow…Jesus College, Oxford,
1881. An undergraduate is found dead at his lodgings and the
medical examination reveals some shocking findings. When the young
man’s guardian blames the college for his death and threatens a
scandal, Basil Rice, a Jesus College fellow with a secret to hide,
is forced to act and finds himself drawn into Sidney Parker’s sad
life. The mystery soon attracts the attention of Rhiannon ‘Non’
Vaughan, a young Welsh polymath and one of the young women newly
admitted to university lectures. But when neither the college
principal nor the powerful ladies behind Oxford’s new female
halls will allow her to become involved, Non’s fierce
intelligence and determination to prove herself drive her on. Both
misfits at the university, Non and Basil form an unlikely
partnership, and it soon falls to them to investigate the
mysterious circumstances of Parker’s death. But between corporate
malfeasance and snake-oil salesmen, they soon find the dreaming
spires of Oxford are not quite what they seem… An intriguing
first installment of The Oxford Mysteries series by master crime
writer, Alis Hawkins. Perfect for fans of Laura Shepherd-Robinson,
S.G. MacLean and Kaite Welsh. Praise for A Bitter Remedy ‘An
excellent historical mystery dripping with atmosphere that exposes
the chauvinism, misogyny and bigotry of late Victorian England’
The Times ‘Her inventiveness is prodigal’ Financial Times
‘Fearlessly tackles taboo attitudes of the era, taking aim at
misogyny, homophobia, and sexual politics. An excellent addition to
the historical mystery canon. Marvellous!’ Vaseem Khan, author of
Midnight at Malabar House ‘A Bitter Remedy is a perfect tonic for
our times.’ S. G. MacLean author of The Seeker ‘Absolutely
brilliant! Thoughtful, complex and engrossing’ Chris Lloyd,
author of The Unwanted Dead ‘A superb atmospheric mystery to the
last page’ Rachel Lynch, author of Dark Game ‘I can’t wait
for Non and Basil’s next case!’ Katherine Stansfield author of
Falling Creatures
Amongst the scholars, secrets and soporifics of Victorian Oxford,
the truth can be a bitter pill to swallow...Jesus College, Oxford,
1881. An undergraduate is found dead at his lodgings and the
medical examination reveals some shocking findings. When the young
man's guardian blames the college for his death and threatens a
scandal, Basil Rice, a Jesus college fellow with a secret to hide,
is forced to act and finds himself drawn into Sidney Parker's sad
life. The mystery soon attracts the attention of Rhiannon 'Non'
Vaughan, a young Welsh polymath and one of the young women newly
admitted to university lectures. But when neither the college
principal nor the powerful ladies behind Oxford's new female halls
will allow her to become involved, Non's fierce intelligence and
determination to prove herself drive her on. Both misfits at the
university, Non and Basil form an unlikely partnership, and it soon
falls to them to investigate the mysterious circumstances of
Parker's death. But between the corporate malfeasance and the
medical quacks, they soon find the dreaming spires of Oxford are
not quite what they seem... An intriguing first installment of The
Oxford Mysteries series by master crime writer, Alis Hawkins.
Perfect for fans of Laura Shepherd-Robinson, Sarah Waters and Kaite
Welsh. Praise for A Bitter Remedy 'Fearlessly tackles taboo
attitudes of the era, taking aim at misogyny, homophobia, and
sexual politics. An excellent addition to the historical mystery
canon. Marvellous!' Vaseem Khan, author of Midnight at Malabar
House 'A Bitter Remedy is a perfect tonic for our times.' S. G.
MacLean 'Absolutely brilliant! Thoughtful, complex and engrossing'
Chris Lloyd, author of The Unwanted Dead 'A superb atmospheric
mystery to the last page' Rachel Lynch, author of Dark Game
Using snippets of practice-based theory, this title provides an
overview of considerations as diverse as sensory sensitivities and
their impact on the school day, how interactions in the playground
might be handled and whether the pupil is allowed to eat
separately, as well as teaching and learning issues.
Beset on all sides, time is running out: to solve the case, and to
save his future...Harry Probert-Lloyd has inherited the estate of
Glanteifi and appointed his assistant John as under-steward. But
his true vocation, to be coroner, is under threat. Against his
natural instincts, Harry must campaign if he is to be voted as
coroner permanently. On the hustings, Harry and John are called to
examine the body of Nicholas Rowland, a pioneering schoolteacher
whose death may not be the accident it first appeared. What was
Rowland's real relationship with his eccentric patron, Miss
Gwatkyn? And why does Harry's rival for the post of coroner deny
knowing him? Harry's determination to uncover the truth threatens
to undermine both his campaign and his career. An unputdownable
Victorian historical crime thriller, perfect for fans of D. V.
Bishop, Andrew Taylor and Ambrose Parry. Praise for Alis
Hawkins'Beautifully written, cunningly plotted, with one of the
most interesting central characters' E. S. Thomson 'The most
interesting crime creation of the year' Phil Rickman
Solve a murder, bring a killer to justice... but at what cost?Harry
Probert-Lloyd, a young barrister forced home from London by
encroaching blindness, has begun work as the acting coroner of
Teifi Valley with solicitor's clerk John Davies as his assistant.
When a faceless body is found on an isolated beach, Harry must lead
the inquest. But his dogged pursuit of the truth begins to ruffle
feathers. Especially when he decides to work alongside a local
doctor with a dubious reputation and experimental theories
considered radical and dangerous. Refusing to accept easy answers
might not only jeopardise Harry's chance to be elected coroner
permanently, but could, it seems implicate his own family in a
crime. An absolutely scintillating historical crime thriller full
of suspense and intrigue perfect for fans of S. J. Parris, C. J.
Sansom and Abir Mukherjee. Praise for Alis Hawkins 'Beautifully
written, cunningly plotted, with one of the most interesting
central characters' E.S. Thomson 'The most interesting crime
creation of the year' Phil Rickman
Poor judgements have tragic consequences... The latest in the
unputdownable Teifi Valley seriesThe Teifi Valley's coroner, Harry
Probert-Lloyd, is struggling: with the blindness that drove him
home from London, with the county magistrates and with an estate
teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. He needs an escape, so when Dr
Benton Reckitt is asked to give a second opinion on the apparently
natural death of young Lizzie Rees, Harry willingly goes with him.
But mistakes are made. Harry becomes embroiled in local rumours and
in Esther Rees's search for the truth behind her daughter's sudden
death. What is Lizzie Rees's father hiding? Was somebody else in
the farmhouse on the night she died? And, most crucially for Harry,
will he be able to uncover the mystery, and solve personal
difficulties that threaten to tear him apart? Perfect for readers
of Laura Shephard-Robinson, Stuart Turton or Elly Griffiths, this
is a superb historical mystery that will keep you hooked until the
very end.
Is the Church Losing the Next Generation? More than half of all
Christian teens and twentysomethings leave active involvement in
church. Based on research conducted by the Barna Group, You Lost Me
exposes ways the Christian community has failed to equip young
adults to live "in but not of" the world--to follow Christ in the
midst of profound cultural change. This wide-ranging study debunks
persistent myths about young dropouts and examines the likely
consequences for young adults and for the church if we maintain the
status quo. The faith journeys of the next generation are a
challenge to the established church, but they can also be a source
of hope for the community of faith. Kinnaman, with the help of
contributors from across the Christian spectrum, offers ideas for
pastors, youth leaders, parents, and educators to pass on a
vibrant, lasting faith, and ideas for young adults to find
themselves in wholehearted pursuit of Christ.
When the truth lies out of sight...West Wales, 1850. When an old
tree root is dug up, the remains of a young woman are found. Harry
Probert-Lloyd, a young barrister forced home from London by
encroaching blindness, has been dreading this discovery. He knows
exactly whose bones they are. Working with his clerk, John Davies,
Harry is determined to expose the guilty. But the investigation
turns up more questions than answers and raises long-buried
secrets. The search for the truth will prove costly. But will Harry
and John pay the highest price? An exceptional Victorian Welsh
crime thriller, perfect for fans of Laura Shepherd-Robinson, Andrew
Taylor and S. W. Perry. Praise for Alis Hawkins'Beautifully
written, cunningly plotted, with one of the most interesting
central characters' E.S. Thomson 'The most interesting historical
crime creation of the year' Phil Rickman
Close to 60 percent of young Christians who went to church as teens
drop out after high school. In "You Lost Me," the bestselling
coauthor of "unChristian" trained his researcher's eye on
Christians aged 16-29, exposing why they leave the church and
rethink their faith. Now small groups can study this groundbreaking
book with a new DVD and discussion guide.
This DVD and discussion guide will inform, equip, and empower
groups and churches to understand the unique challenges that are
affecting younger Christians. It's not eough for us to know that
they are dropping out and rethinking their faith; this video study
and discussion guide provides key insights and practical ways that
we can actively enage this generation with thoughtful conversation.
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