Richard Derrington & Deborah Mc Andrew star in this thrilling dramatisation of P.D. James enduringly popular mystery. When two men are discovered with their throats cut in the vestry of St Matthews Church the police are faced with an intriguing challenge. For one of the victims was ex-Government minister Sir Paul Berowne the other Harry Mack a local tramp & alcoholic. For Commander Adam Dalgliesh now heading a Scotland Yard unit set up to investigate politically sensitive crimes the case is particularly affecting
- he had known Berowne & the minister had asked for his help regarding an anonymous letter shortly before his resignation. Could the letter implicating Berowne in the deaths of two women be linked to the bodies in the vestry? How are Berownes wife & family involved
- & what is the relationship between Berowne & the tramp? Aided by Inspector Kate Miskin & Chief Inspector John Massingham Dalgliesh must answer these questions to uncover the truth...

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For Iris childhood memories are of long hot summers spent playing with her cousin Rosmarie in her grandmother's garden a place where redcurrants turned to pale tears on the branches of trees & beautiful Aunt Inga shook sparks from the tips of her fingers. But now her grandmother is dead & along with inheriting the property Iris finds that she also inherits her family's darkest secrets. Reluctant to keep it but reluctant to sell Iris spends one more summer at the house. By day she swims at the local lake where she rediscovers a childhood companion. Alone at night she roams through the familiar rooms exploring the tall black shadows of the past. In the flicker between remembrance & forgetting Iris recalls an enigmatic grandfather who went to war & came back a different man the night her cousin Rosmarie fell through the conservatory roof & shattered her family's lives & a moment of love that made all the trees in the orchard bloom over night. ...

With A Taste of Home" Angela Hartnett brings her informal grounded style of cooking into our kitchens. Drawing inspiration from her childhood experiences of accessible home cooking with her Italian grandmother she mixes Mediterranean influences with European to create delectable recipes that are straightforward quick & easy to make. Whether you want to cook a simple lunch or an after-work supper Angela has a mouthwatering recipe to satisfy your needs. If you just want a snack or starter you can try a Lamb Broth with Mint or Goats Curd & Lentil Salad. For main meals there are fresh twists on classic home dishes such as Beef Stew with Butternut Squash & Red Onions as well as more unusual dishes like as Quail Salad with Harissa Dressing
- & some traditional Italian recipes including Sausage Rigatoni & Fennel. Those with a sweet tooth can indulge in Ginger & Passion Fruit Trifle or Chocolate Pecan Tart. With mouthwatering photography by Jonathan Lovekin this is simply put an indispensable addition to any home cooking enthusiasts shelves."
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' Miss Delaney brings real people on to her stage...she is busy recording the wonder of life as she lives it' Kenneth Tynan Observer A Taste of Honey became a sensational theatrical success when first produced in London by Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop in 1958. Now established as a modern classic this comic & poignant play by a then nineteen-year-old working-class Lancashire girl was praised at its London premiere by Graham Greene as having 'all the freshness of Mr Osborne's Look Back in Anger & a greater maturity.' It was made into a highly acclaimed film in 1962. The play is about the adolescent Jo & her relationship with her irresponsible mum Helen the Nigerian sailor who leaves Jo pregnant & Geoffrey the homosexual art student who moves in to help Jo with the baby. It is also about Jo's unshakeable optimism throughout her trials. This story of a mother & daughter relationship (imitated in many other modern British plays since) set in working-class Manchester continues to engage new generations of audiences. ...

The Heinemann Plays" series offers contemporary drama & classic plays in durable classroom editions. Many have large casts & an equal mix of boy & girl parts. Set in the 1950s "A Taste of Honey" deals with the complex conflict-ridden relationship between a teenage girl & her mother." ...

Raymond Blanc knows more about food than pretty much anyone else. His cooking has been described as an extraordinary process of creativity passion subtlety indeed genius. His life & career to date have been utterly dedicated to the search for culinary perfection. Raymond is entirely self-taught & over the years has been developing & refining his philosophy of food & eating. Such is his reputation that his restaurant Le Manoir was awarded two Michelin stars even before it opened in 1984 & it remains one of our premier destination restaurants. He has taught many of Britains most successful chefs including Marco Pierre White & Heston Blumenthal. Now for the first time Raymond is going to share the fruits of all that hard work & experimentation & reveal the secrets of his gastronomy. Woven around stories from his years at the sharp end of the food business are his thoughts about where food is going & a passionate appeal for sustainable cuisine. Essential reading for anyone with an interest in food & cooking this is the definitive book by a culinary genius. ...

It is amazing that in these times of passion for the food from every corner of the globe the cooking of Portugal remains unexplored by so many especially given its vibrant flavours & simple domestic style. In this authoritative & fascinating book Edite Vieira traces the rich legacy of her country's culinary excellence from medieval through to modern times lacing it with history & anecdote & a collection of authentically delicious recipes. From simple & wholesome peasant fare to elaborate celebratory meals ingredients include salt cod (bacalhau) in all its myriad variations cumin & oranges are both remnants of the voyaging past green coriander is the main flavouring herb; essentially the food is the food of a country which grows grapes peppers melons quinces & apples & few other countries have such a repertoire of pork dishes. Fresh pork is much in evidence as well as ham (presunto) pork & red pepper sausages (chouricos) & black pudding (morcela) all foods very much in present vogue. ...

Charlotte. Emily. Anne. The Bronte sisters
- the drama the passion & a story that lives for ever... Once upon a time there were
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On her boss's orders... For her entire life pastry chef Grace Blake has been the pinnacle of politeness. Yet less than a day into her contract with enigmatic Argentinian boss Cesar Navarro all of her good manners
- & her good sense!
- have flown out of the window. Cesar's got his sexy little spitfire of a chef right where he wants her
- in his penthouse at his command! He knows his staff should be offlimits but Grace has tantalised his jaded palate & Cesar finds himself ordering something new from the menu
- a taste of the forbidden...' It is always a pleasure to read a Carole Mortimer novel with her spunky heroines & macho heroes. Very humorous & always great fun!'
- Victoria Retired Belfast




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The paparazzi are in a frenzy mothers are locking up their daughters
- Nacho Acosta is back in town! The wild unpredictable polo
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