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    The Oxford Book of Theatrical Anecdotes

    Gyles Brandreth

    The ultimate anthology of theatrical anecdotes, edited by lifelong theatre-lover Gyles Brandreth in the Oxford tradition, and providing a wonderfully entertaining and revealing portrait of the world of the theatre…

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    Prose and Cons

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    From bestselling writer, podcaster and English language virtuoso Gyles Brandreth, a magical tour of our mother tongue in pithy 60-second instalments.

    As fans of Just a Minute know, the key…

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    Dancing By The Light of The Moon: Over 250 poems to read, relish and recite

    Gyles Brandreth

    A brand-new collection of Britain’s best-loved poetry, handpicked by Gyles Brandreth

    Following the recent success of the bestselling Have You Eaten Grandma? Gyles Brandreth is back with his next love-letter…

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    A History of Britain in Just a Minute

    Gyles Brandreth

    Gyles Brandreth's witty guide to British history, from Stonehenge and Boudicca to Brexit and Megxit, in delightful 60-second instalments - now in paperback

    The story of us - without hesitation…

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    Have You Eaten Grandma?

    Gyles Brandreth

    For anyone who wants to make fewer (not less) grammar mistakes, this "passionate, enlightening, and easily navigable manual is certainly the right book at the right time" (Publishers Weekly)--reminiscent of…

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    The 7 Secrets of Happiness

    Gyles Brandreth

    Brimming with wisdom and wit, this illustrated and updated edition of The 7 Secrets of Happiness features new research, anecdotes and stories from national treasure and advocate for joy, Gyles…

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    Elizabeth

    Gyles Brandreth

    A personal account of the life and character of Britain's longest-reigning monarch

    This intimate, personal biography of our beloved Queen Elizabeth II tells the story of her remarkable life, reign…

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    John Gielgud

    Gyles Brandreth

    A celebration of the life of John Gielgud through interviews and personal accounts

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    Breaking the Code

    Gyles Brandreth

    Breaking the Code paints an extraordinary portrait of Whitehall and Westminster in our time - warts and all.

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    The Complete Short Stories of A. A. Milne

    A. A. Milne

    The first complete collection of A. A. Milne's short fiction for grown-ups, including several newly discovered stories

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    Lewis Carroll’s Guide for Insomniacs

    Lewis Carroll

    Here is the perfect gift for all insomniacs- a feast of intriguing puzzles, rhymes, limericks, and other entertainments devised by the author of Alice in Wonderland to help pass what…

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    TJ! No!

    Estelle Brandreth

    'TJ! No!' is the heart-warming story of a mischievous little cat called TJ.

    A day in the life of a little ball of fluff who is very, very naughty, but…

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    Oscar Wilde and the Vampire Murders

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    One of the shining stars of historical crime fiction returns with this eagerly anticipated addition to the series featuring Victorian playwright Oscar Wilde as a brilliant and insightful sleuth (…

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    Louisville’s Fern Creek

    Cheryl Brandreth,Geoffrey Long Brandreth

    Located in southeastern Jefferson County, Louisville’s Fern Creek community was settled in the 1780s with land grants given by Virginia for military service. The construction of the Louisville-Bardstown Turnpike encouraged…

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    Have You Eaten Grandma?

    Gyles Brandreth

    In Have You Eaten Grandma? Gyles Brandreth waxes lyrical about the importance of language as, after all, it is what we use to define ourselves and, ultimately, is what makes…

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    The Doctrine of Purgation: Curiosities from ancient and modern literature: a collection of quotations on the use of purgatives, from Hippocrates and other medical writers

    Benjamin Brandreth

    The Doctrine of Purgation - Curiosities from ancient and modern literature: a collection of quotations on the use of purgatives, from Hippocrates and other medical writers is an unchanged, high-quality…

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    Plays and Poems

    Paulina Brandreth

    This book is a collection of plays and poems written by Paulina Brandreth. The plays explore a range of themes, including relationships, family, and the human condition, while the poems…

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    Life Insurance Examinations: A Manual for the Medical Examiner and for All Interested in Life Insurance

    Brandreth Symonds

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…

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    Oscar Wilde and a Death of No Importance, 1: A Mystery

    Gyles Brandreth

    One of Britains premier royal biographers pens the first in a series of fiendishly clever historical murder mysteries, featuring Oscar Wilde as the detective.

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    Have You Eaten Grandma?: Or, the Life-Saving Importance of Correct Punctuation, Grammar, and Good English

    Gyles Brandreth

    For anyone who wants to make fewer (not less) grammar mistakes, a lively, effective, and witty guide to all the ins and outs of the English language, reminiscent of the…

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    Odd Boy Out: The ‘hilarious, eye-popping, unforgettable’ Sunday Times bestseller 2021

    Gyles Brandreth

    The long-awaited autobiography from the man who’s been at the heart of the entertainment establishment for 50 years

    ‘I am what my childhood made me.’

    But what is that exactly…

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    The Spy of Venice: A William Shakespeare novel

    Benet Brandreth

    CJ Sansom meets Shakespeare in Love - a historical thriller with a swashbuckling twist and a hero like you’ve never seen him beforeWhen he’s caught out by one ill-advised seduction…

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    Oscar Wilde and the Dead Man’s Smile

    Gyles Brandreth

    In OSCAR WILDE AND THE DEAD MAN’S SMILE, the third in Gyles Brandreth’s acclaimed Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries series featuring Oscar Wilde and Arthur Conan Doyle, Oscar risks his life…

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    Philip: The Final Portrait - THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

    Gyles Brandreth

    Elizabeth, their marriage and their dynasty.

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    Charles and Camilla

    Gyles Brandreth

    What are Charles and Camilla really like? What is their heritage? What has made them the way they are? This title offers a portrait of two unusual individuals and a…

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    Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait

    Gyles Brandreth

    A personal account of the life and character of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch __________

    This intimate, personal biography of Queen Elizabeth II tells the story of her remarkable life, reign and…

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    The Assassin of Verona

    Benet Brandreth

    But darker times lie ahead with the arrival of the sinister Father Thornhill who is determined to seek out any who don’t conform to the Pope’s ruthless agenda . Will…

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    Oscar Wilde and a Game Called Murder, 2: A Mystery

    Gyles Brandreth

    Brandreth pens the second witty installment in an astonishingly authentic historical murder mystery series featuring detective Oscar Wilde and his partner-in-crime, Arthur Conan Doyle.

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    The Spy of Venice: A William Shakespeare Mystery

    Benet Brandreth

    Shakespeare in Love meets C. J. Sansom in a historical thriller with a swashbuckling twist–and a hero as you’ve never seen him before.

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    The Spy of Venice: A William Shakespeare Mystery

    Benet Brandreth

    Shakespeare in Love meets C. J. Sansom in a historical thriller with a swashbuckling twist–and a hero as you’ve never seen him before.

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    On Christmas

    A seasonal anthology of Christmas-themed writings to savour during the highs and lows of Christmas Day. This delightful book offers a diverse array of classic and contemporary writers who have…

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    The Spy of Venice: A William Shakespeare novel

    Benet Brandreth

    Swords and seduction, treachery and murder: introducing an inimitable new hero - William Shakespeare.

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    What Goes Up White and Comes Down Yellow?: The funny, fiendish and fun-filled book of riddles!

    Gyles Brandreth

    A brand-new book of amazing, mind-boggling riddles, from the hilarious and much-loved Gyles Brandreth

    When first I appear I seem mysterious,
    But when I am explained I am nothing serious…

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    Oscar Wilde and the Murders at Reading Gaol: A Mystery

    Gyles Brandreth

    In this new installment in the engaging mystery series Booklist called pitch-perfect and enthralling –currently in development as a BBC television series–the incomparable playwright, novelist, raconteur, and now ex-convict Oscar…

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    What’s Black and White and Red All Over?

    Gyles Brandreth

    A brand-new joke book from hilarious writer and TV personality Gyles Brandreth!

    WHAT’S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER? An embarrassed Penguin A sunburnt elephant A newspaper!

    Did those…

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    Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations

    Writer, broadcaster, and wit Gyles Brandreth has completely revised Ned Sherrin’s classic collection of wisecracks, one-liners, and anecdotes. Add sparkle to your speeches and presentations, or just enjoy a good…

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    Oscar Wilde and the Candlelight Murders: Oscar Wilde Mystery: 1

    Gyles Brandreth

    In OSCAR WILDE AND THE CANDLELIGHT MURDERS, the first in Gyles Brandreth’s acclaimed Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries series featuring Oscar Wilde and Arthur Conan Doyle, the brutal murder of a…

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    Oscar Wilde and the Ring of Death: Oscar Wilde Mystery: 2

    Gyles Brandreth

    In OSCAR WILDE AND THE RING OF DEATH, the second in Gyles Brandreth’s acclaimed Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries series featuring Oscar Wilde and Arthur Conan Doyle, a parlour game of…

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    Oscar Wilde and the Dead Man’s Smile: Oscar Wilde Mystery: 3

    Gyles Brandreth

    In OSCAR WILDE AND THE DEAD MAN’S SMILE, the third in Gyles Brandreth’s acclaimed Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries series featuring Oscar Wilde and Arthur Conan Doyle, Oscar risks his life…

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    Oscar Wilde and the Nest of Vipers: Oscar Wilde Mystery: 4

    Gyles Brandreth

    In OSCAR WILDE AND THE NEST OF VIPERS, the fourth in Gyles Brandreth’s acclaimed Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries series featuring Oscar Wilde and Arthur Conan Doyle, the Prince of Wales…

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    Oscar Wilde and the Vatican Murders: Oscar Wilde Mystery: 5

    Gyles Brandreth

    In OSCAR WILDE AND THE VATICAN MURDERS, the fifth in Gyles Brandreth’s acclaimed Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries series featuring Oscar Wilde and Arthur Conan Doyle, the two must penetrate the…

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    Oscar Wilde and the Murders at Reading Gaol: Oscar Wilde Mystery: 6

    Gyles Brandreth

    In OSCAR WILDE AND THE MURDERS AT READING GAOL, the sixth in Gyles Brandreth’s acclaimed Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries series featuring Oscar Wilde and Arthur Conan Doyle, Reading Gaol’s most…

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    Jack the Ripper: Case Closed

    Gyles Brandreth

    Case Closed is Arthur Conan Doyle’s account of the events of 1894, the year of the return of Jack the Ripper. Based on Oscar Wilde’s real-life friendship with Conan Doyle…

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    Word Play: A cornucopia of puns, anagrams and other contortions and curiosities of the English language

    Gyles Brandreth

    Words and why they matter.

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    The 7 Secrets of Happiness: A Reluctant Optimist’s Journey

    Gyles Brandreth

    British comedian Gyles Brandreth looks at the pursuit of happiness and why it matters. With extensive research backing him, Brandreth travels the world over and meets numerous luminary figures, asking…

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    Something Sensational to Read in the Train: The Diary of a Lifetime

    Gyles Brandreth,Gyles Brandreth

    The Diary of a Lifetime ‘As addictive as crack’ Daily Telegraph

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    Philip: The Final Portrait - THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

    Gyles Brandreth

    Elizabeth, their marriage and their dynasty.

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    The Oxford Book of Theatrical Anecdotes

    Gyles Brandreth

    The ultimate anthology of theatrical anecdotes, edited by lifelong theatre-lover Gyles Brandreth in the Oxford tradition, and providing a wonderfully entertaining and revealing portrait of the world of the theatre…

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