WOOD, MARILYN, `RHODA BROUGHTON: PROFILE OF A NOVELIST'. Rhoda
Broughton (1840-1920) was one of the leading writers of `domestic
novels' in her time. She enjoyed a powerful reputation as a `thorny
maid' for her outspokenness and caustic wit. In addition to writing some 27 major novels, she also corresponded
with the leading literary figures of her day, such as Sheridan
le Fanu (her uncle), Thomas Hardy, Robert Browning and Henry James.
Oscar Wilde feared her because she could outwit him! This new
study is the first biographical profile of her ever attempted
and it includes a comprehensive bibliography of the editions her
writings went through. This is an important work on a character
at the centre of popular Victorian culture. See also the entry
on Rhoda Broughton's Ghost Stories in this catalogue. SUBJECT
CATEGORY: BIOGRAPHY / LITERATURE. 224 pages. 8 plates. 243 x 160
mm. Hardback (cloth): ISBN 1 871615 34 8. £17.95
WRIGHT, CAROLYN, `EXPLORING CAMBRIDGESHIRE CHURCHES', illustrated
by Anthony Sursham. Cambridgeshire has many beautiful and fascinating
churches and this popular guide book is the ideal way to begin
exploring their secrets. The two cathedrals of Ely and Peterborough
are examined first, followed by a full gazetteer of every church
in the county. The author draws our attention to those unusual
and idiosyncratic details which make each church special. The
book is lavishly illustrated with nearly 150 delightful pen and
ink drawings and has a full colour photographic cover. It has
been produced in association with the Cambridgeshire Historic
Churches Trust and all royalties go to the Trust to help in the
upkeep of the county's churches. See also the book edited by Carola
Hicks in this catalogue. SUBJECT CATEGORY: LOCAL HISTORY / ARCHITECTURE.104
pages. 144 drawings + 1 folded map. 218 x 250 mm. (landscape)
Hardback (cloth): ISBN 1 871615 91 7. £12.95 Paperback: ISBN
1 871615 92 5. £7.95
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