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Set in an alternative Edwardian England, this is a comedy of manners, manor houses, and hedge mazes: including a magic-infused murder mystery and a delightful queer romance. 'Lush historical fantasy . . . A delightful book, with richly developed characters' – New York Times ‘Mystery! Magic!...

A Year of Marvellous Ways is the much anticipated and utterly beguiling new novel from Sarah Winman, author of the international best seller When God Was a Rabbit. Cornwall, 1947. Marvellous Ways is a 90-year-old woman who's lived alone on a remote creek for nearly all her life. Recently she's taken to spending her days sitting on a mooring stone by the river with a telescope. She's waiting for something - she's not sure what, but she'll know it when she sees it.

The Marvellous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum is the enchanting sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This story follows a young boy named Tip, who escapes the clutches of the wicked witch Mombi. With his creation, Jack Pumpkinhead, Tip embarks on a thrilling adventure across the magical land of Oz. Along the way, they meet the quirky Saw-Horse, the clever Woggle-Bug, and other fascinating characters. Together, they uncover a daring plot by General Jinjur to overthrow the Scarecrow, the ruler of the Emerald City.As Tip and his companions set out to restore order, they face challenges, uncover ...