30/06/2026
Local Spotlight 💡
Here’s a look at three of our more recent locally authored books…
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Sherlock Holmes and the Man Who Believed in Fairies by F.R. Maher
What if Sherlock Holmes' greatest enemy wasn't a criminal mastermind - but his own creator?
Inspired by the infamous Cottingley fairy photographs, Sherlock Holmes and The Man Who Believed in Fairies is a gripping tale of rivalry, pride, and the fine line between genius and delusion. In a clash between cold logic and fervent belief, only one truth can prevail.
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The Hungry Years by Roy Mottram-Smale
Karel looked into Emma May's eyes and said, 'It's your decision, I can only give you my opinion, that's to stay here and try to survive the hunger.'
My mother was tearful and worried but decided to travel to N**i Germany as a means of hopefully avoiding death by starvation.
The next day, we were bundled into a truck and departed on our journey into an unknown future.
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Not an Ordinary Life by Idris Wyn Jones
Part memoir, part healing guide, this is the story of a boy who learned to survive by staying silent, and the man who had to find his voice in order to heal.
Idris Wyn Jones takes the reader into the hidden world of C-PTSD. Growing up in the quiet fields of rural Wales, he lived through childhood abuse and neglect, then carried the fallout into adulthood, relationships and work.
Now a qualified therapist as well as a survivor, he bridges both sides of the therapy room. He shares what was healing, what was harmful, and what he wishes every therapist understood about C-PTSD.
