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Reading on Location is a country-by-country guide to the regions and cities made famous by both well-known and cult books. From the quintessential English city of Bath, featured in Jane Austen''s "Persuasion" to the South India of Arundhati Roy''s "The God of Small Things" and the Amazon of Mario Vargas Llosa''s "La Casa Verde", this book is aimed at those who want to learn more about a potential destination, follow in the footsteps of a favourite character from a novel and get to know a destination through the eyes of a celebrated author. Reading a story or piece about a city can introduce a stranger to the heart of that location, just as visiting the area where a favourite novel is set can bring the words to life. Whether it''s visiting a restaurant featured in American Psycho or experiencing an event such as the running with the bulls in Pamplona through the eyes of Ernest Hemingway, "Reading on Location" will allow readers and travellers to get the most from their trips.

‘Gloriana’, ‘Faerie Queene’, ‘Queen Bess’ are just some of

the names given to Elizabeth I, the daughter of Henry VIII

and Anne Boleyn. But the name for which she is perhaps best remembered and which best explains why Elizabeth was the

last of the Tudor monarchs, was the ‘Virgin Queen’.

But how appropriate is that image? Were Elizabeth’s suitors and favourites really just innocent intrigues? Or were they much more than that?

Was Elizabeth really a woman driven by her passions, who had affairs with several men, including Thomas Seymour, while he was still the husband of her guardian Catherine Parr, and Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester – a man adjudged to have been the great love of her life?

And, are the rumours of Elizabeth’s illegitimate children true?

Was the ‘Virgin Queen’ image a carefully thought out piece of Tudor propaganda? Historian Philippa Jones, author of the acclaimed The Other Tudors, challenges the many myths and truths surrounding Elizabeth’s life and reveals the passionate woman behind the powerful and fearless ‘Virgin Queen’.

A guide to London’s most stylish and exquisite tea venues. Afternoon tea has been enjoying a resurgence in recent years, particularly amongst London fashionistas, and this book takes a stylish look at the afternoon tea scene. Featuring 40 of the best places to take tea in London, including classics such as Claridges and the Wolseley as well as a few unexpected venues, there’s a tea here to suit all tastes and budgets. The text includes a history of the venues and their tea heritage along with interesting facts, the types of teas available, and details of nearby attractions to help the reader make a day of it. With lavish photography and a full history of afternoon tea and its relationship with the fashions of the ages, this is the hippest and most up-to-date source of information for both London residents and tourists alike.

Wouldn''t it be great to easily and quickly grow fresh fruit and vegetables in your own backyard? Through the simple shortcuts and unconventional low-maintenance strategies presented in this guide, would-be gardeners can learn the tricks needed to grow their own produce without putting in a lot of work. The simple instructions are accompanied by inspirational photographs that will encourage novices, while the solid horticultural advice will help even experienced gardeners get great results in no time.

Did you think embroidery was complicated, confined to flowers and a major undertaking? This cute and clever book will dispel those myths and inspire you to take up a needle and thread even if it''s for the first time ever.

Fiona Goble an established craft author and owner of a textile business. The inspiration for this book came from her blog stitchaday, for which she set herself the task of producing a simple embroidery for every day of the year.

The book showcases 35 simple embroidery motifs that can be stitched onto any number of textile objects. Each colourful, striking motif is shown on a specific object for inspiration, whether a towel, skirt, bag, gift card or lampshade. The projects are split into fun chapters, themed according to their uses: Eat, Sleep, Relax, Work, Play, Dress, Bath, Celebrate. and the instructions are as clear and simple as the motifs themselves.

The items are often embellished with buttons and contrasting fabric trims and for each motif there is also a ''Stitch it!'' star with suggestions for further uses of the motif, all of which gives the reader a wealth of inspiration for any project they wish to take on board.

With an introduction to all the different stitches used in the book and a few bonus patterns should you wish to make your own pillowcase, apron or doorstop, this is a gorgeous book that will help you brighten your home or the faces of friends and family.