Tag Archives: Literature

Armadale

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Dystonia Girl

Anyone remotely interested in Victorian fiction has, at some point, to read a Wilkie Collins novel.  The books are standalone, ingenious and make use of innovations of the time (railways, telegraphic communication and the increasing scale and speed of the postal … Continue reading →

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Nostromo

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Dystonia Girl

If you’re looking for a meaty tome, with a vast army of finely drawn characters, political intrigue, a haul of silver ingots, all topped off with a revolution, then take a look at the magnificent Nostromo. Written in 1904, and … Continue reading →

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Back To School

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Dystonia Girl

If anyone ever tells you that it’s easy to get your child into a good school, look at the calendar, check that it’s not April 1st and that you don’t have a sign saying “Kick Me” on your back, then … Continue reading →

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The House of Mirth

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Dystonia Girl

This week, a ‘lucky dip’ read comes good. As a general rule, if you are looking for a good book, you will never find yourself standing in front of the bookshelves of one of the town’s larger stationery suppliers. If … Continue reading →

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