21 May
Plato, the Greek philosopher, mathematician and writer born in 427 BC. Along with his mentor, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle, Plato helped to lay the foundations of natural philosophy, science, and Western philosophy. Read more about Plato's life
Read the opening extract of the brand new Philippa Gregory book before its publication on 24/05/2012
Kit Berry
Kit Berry was a Dorset school teacher for many years and found inspiration in the magical landscape all around her. She was interested in paganism, traditional rural crafts and folklore, and her research led her to create a series of books based in an enclosed community hidden away in Dorset. She is now a full time author, her children grown up, and she has recently remarried and moved to Reading, Berks. She is currently working on the fourth novel in the series of five.
Featured Books, with extracts, by Kit Berry
Solstice at Stonewylde Kit Berry
The third in this series of paganism, folklore and magical happenings will not disappoint fans of the first two novels. These need to be read in order so don’t skip the first two in the Stonewylde series.
The Stonewylde series:-
... Format: Paperback - Released: 31/10/2007
Moondance of Stonewylde Kit Berry
This is the follow up to Magus of Stonewylde, which really needs to have been read first to appreciate this second novel. As with the first book the writing is superb and draws you in from page one. Brilliant... Format: Paperback - Released: 29/11/2006
Magus of Stonewylde Kit Berry
This is the first in what is an absolutely enchanting series. Even if stories about mysticism and paganism are not usually your thing I would recommend these books simply because they are brilliantly written and totally captivating. The characters get... Format: Paperback - Released: 01/10/2005