Valerie Mendes Reihenfolge der Bücher

People, places, things and ideas dominate this collection of poems from Valerie Mendes, whose first offerings were published when she was six years old. Here is her choice of her Top Seventy poems. They take us from her London childhood to her years spent in Oxford and Woodstock, with a special section about birds in woods, farms and on the coast, to others dedicated to the gardens surrounding Blenheim Palace and the special magic of Oxfordshire's Wytham Woods. Polished, shining, short, pithy and true, this delightful collection marks the end of the pandemic and celebrates the dawning of a new creative day.

When Beatrice married Victor Davenport she intended to have his children. He's a wealthy banker, used to getting his own way. Neither of them bargained for one summer's evening and its unexpected guest. Set in London, New York and Oxfordshire in 1911, this new novel explores a British marriage under threat, a family wrecked by infidelity and scandal - and an explosion of forbidden love.

After more than sixty years in publishing, Valerie Mendes steps aside from her own fiction to offer us a unique glimpse into the professional, pioneering and private strands of her life.In Not Only But Also we read about the major events that shaped her work, the people who encouraged her to write, and those who remain closest to her heart.Honest, witty, revealing and brave, Not Only But Also celebrates a unique and fascinating life.“I found my mother’s Memoir very touching.” – Sir Sam Mendes CBE, Theatre and Film Director

Eleanor embarks on a journey driven by her father's dying wish to find Moira, a quest that takes her from Oxford to a secluded cottage in Cornwall. As she searches for answers, she encounters new people who may alter the course of her life. The narrative intertwines themes of family loyalty, unresolved pasts, and the weight of promises made long ago, challenging Eleanor to confront her memories and the legacy of her father's love.

'The Choice', set in 1936 when Edward VIII abandoned throne and empire to marry Wallis Simpson, is a gripping family saga from the author of the best- selling 'Larkswood'.

After the death of Daniel's peahen, Cora, whom he buries secretly on The Island, Daniel embarks on an adventure to discover why he is being followed and watched by a man in a white cap.

Eine junge Frau. Ein altes Haus. Ein lebloses Bündel, das nachts im Wald verscharrt wird. Als die junge Louisa Hamilton im Jahr 1939 ihren Großvater Edward auf Larkswood House besucht, verliebt sie sich sofort in das alte Haus. Doch Edward, der erst kürzlich nach jahrzehntelanger Abwesenheit aus Indien zurückgekehrt ist, hütet ein düsteres Geheimnis. Als Louisa ein rätselhaftes Familienbild findet, hält sie den Schlüssel in der Hand zu jenem schrecklichen Sommer ... "Eine reiche, große Familiensaga mit fesselnden Figuren und einer wunderbaren Atmosphäre. Großartig erzählt." Saga Magazine

Presenting the history of fashion, this title tells the story of men's and women's fashionable dress. It features over 200 illustrations which show clothes for different occasions, and also includes various fashion accessories.

This attractive series reveals the V&A;'s spectacular and extensive pattern collections. Each title in the series includes a free CD of high resolution images. Novelty Patterns showcases the innovative and fanciful decoration employed for lightweight fabrics made between the early 1920s and the late 1940s.

An authoritative account of the history of fashion from 1900 to today, fully illustrated in color. From the turn-of-the-century S-bend silhouette to celebrity couture of the new millennium and the evolution of streetwear, this comprehensive survey explores the significant developments in fashion since 1900. Authors Amy de la Haye and Valerie Mendes focus on key movements and innovations in style for both men and women, and explore trends through the work of the most original and influential designers. Chapters are organized around crucial shifts in style and major world events, and exciting advances in fashion are placed within their socioeconomic, political, and cultural contexts. International in scope, this new edition includes updates to the text, including chapters on the most important new designers and the impact of online shopping. Fully illustrated in vibrant color throughout,Fashion Since 1900 includes a helpful reference section with an extensive bibliography.