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Sacred Space, Beloved City: Iris Murdoch’s London is a celebration of Iris Murdoch’s love for London and establishes her amongst distinguished “London writers” such as William Blake, Charles Dickens and Virginia Woolf. Individual chapters focus on the City, London art galleries and museums, the Post Office Tower (now the BT Tower), the statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, Whitehall and the River Thames. Each chapter identifies intricate links between the environment and human consciousness and is accompanied by a corresponding walk that links Murdoch’s plots to landmarks and routes. All essays and walks are illustrated with sketches by Paul Laseau. These drawings not only illustrate locations for identification but also conjure their atmosphere so that readers engage with how Murdoch’s characters experience their surroundings. The final London Glossary is an annotated index of the London place names mentioned in all of Murdoch’s 26 novels.
by Jill Barnett, Brenda Hiatt Barber, Cheryl Bolen, Lucinda Brant, Darcy Burke, Kimberly Cates, Glynnis Campbell, Tanya Anne Crosby, Claire Delacroix, Erica Ridley, Lauren Royal, Cynthia Wright
2026 · Oliver-Heber books
Eleven unforgettable love stories. Eleven masters of historical romance. One dazzling collection. Step into a world of passion, intrigue, and sweeping romance with this extraordinary collection of full-length historical novels from the Jewels of Historical Romance—twelve beloved authors whose stories have captivated readers for decades. From medieval strongholds and Highland battlegrounds to glittering Regency ballrooms and perilous pirate shores, these romances deliver everything readers crave: bold heroes, resilient heroines, high-stakes conflicts, and love that must overcome honor, betrayal, danger, and desire. Whether you're rediscovering favorite authors or finding new ones to love, this collection is a treasure trove of timeless romance, sensual tension, and deeply satisfying happily-ever-afters—crafted by some of the genre's most celebrated voices. Each novel in this collection stands on its own, offering a complete and emotionally rich romance, while together they showcase the depth, variety, and enduring appeal of historical romance at its finest. Featuring full-length novels by Jill Barnett, Brenda Hiatt Barber, Cheryl Bolen, Lucinda Brant, Darcy Burke, Kimberly Cates, Glynnis Campbell, Erica Ridley, Lauren Royal, Tanya Anne Crosby, Cynthia Wright