The Ordeal of Miss Lucy Jones
A true story of scandal, injustice and resilience in nineteenth-century Torrington.
£10.99Historical fiction & social history
True stories from Devon, brought vividly to life
“Liz Shakespeare is an author who specialises in breathing life into the true stories of the past.”Historical Novel Review, 2021
Devon authorBooks rooted in the Devon landscape
If you are interested in social or family history, have links with Devon or simply enjoy a good read, you are sure to find something to interest you.
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The Song of the Skylark
A story of two parish apprentices and rural life in nineteenth-century North Devon.
£10.99
The Postman Poet
The remarkable story of Edward Capern, Bideford’s celebrated Postman Poet.
£9.99
The Poems of Edward Capern
Poems by Edward Capern, selected by Liz Shakespeare.
£7.99