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Burke and Hare in fiction – Map Monday

  • Submitted: 17th November 2025

Burke and Hare in fiction One of the most infamous true crimes of the 19th century involves two men - Burke and Hare - who…

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See Paris through Mona’s Eyes

  • Submitted: 10th November 2025

Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser Reading this book will give you a renewed sense of what it's like to visit a museum and really see…

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Horror as a setting

  • Submitted: 4th November 2025

Horror as a bookish setting There are great horror reads out there - The Shining and most of Stephen King stands out - but there…

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Small Acts of Resistance set in wartime France

  • Submitted: 2nd November 2025

Small Acts of Resistance set in wartime France Anita Frank is a firm favourite here at The BookTrail. She has taken readers to several memorable…

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Venice Noir

  • Submitted: 31st October 2025

Venice Noir It's almost time for Venice Noir - the two day event where the best and darkest of gothic fiction is celebrated. I mean,…

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Nowhere Burning

2025: High in the mountains sits Nowhere

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