It was curious that the aerial bombardment of London, which had ennobled so much that was normally sordid, should only debase a love affair between two people who had managed for three years to overcome the threat to their relations implicit in all such. To die together would be simple. It would not be so simple to be dug out still alive from the same collapsed building.Elizabeth Simpson is a secretary having an affair with her married boss. Her father is an air raid warde...

Bloomsbury presents Frankie & Stankie by Barbara Trapido, read by Amy Noble.Barbara Trapido's captivating novel of coming-of-age novel about sisters, friendship and political awakening in 1950s South Africa______________________‘This is a gorgeous book about growing up … it also manages to convey, with admirable lightness of touch, the dawning of a political consciousness … A wonderful read' - Observer

Bloomsbury presents Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido, read by Amy Noble.**BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime**________________________A JOYFUL 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF A COMING-OF-AGE CLASSIC________________________‘There are few modern tales of first love and its disillusions that are as thoroughly realised, as brilliantly lewd, and as hilariously satisfying to men and women of all ages as this one’ – Rachel CuskEighteen-year-old...

Bloomsbury presents Sex and Stravinsky by Barbara Trapido, read by Amy Noble.The time is 1995, but everybody is linked by their past. Brilliant Australian Caroline can command everyone except her own ghoulish mother, which means that things aren't easy for Josh and Zoe, her husband and twelve-year-old daughter.Josh has bizarre origins in a South African mining town, but now teaches mime in Bristol. Zoe reads girls' ballet books and longs for ballet lessons; a thing denied h...

Tired of the same old tourist traps?Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Vermont Off the Beaten Path shows you the Green Mountain State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed.Ski fresh powder at Smugglers Notch, Okemo, and dozens of other resortsSavor the best in locally produced food--from Cabot Creamery to Long Trail Brewing CompanyLearn about the state's s...

Lonely Planet's Finland is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Relax in a traditional Finnish sauna, meet reindeers in Lapland and admire creative design in Helsinki; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Finland Travel Guide:Lonely Planet's Top...

Bloomsbury presents Noah's Ark by Barbara Trapido, read by Amy Noble.________________________‘There is no mistaking Trapido's narrative talent: racy, vibrant and witty’ – Guardian‘Reading it is rather like being bombarded with sequins’ – Observer________________________Ali Bobrow is a single parent with a fraught nine-year-old daughter, a malevolent ex with a grabby new wife, and an underused artistic talent. A pushover when it comes to needy neighbou...