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Crime fiction has held the public's attention for almost 200 years, but during that time it's evolved time and time again.

Browse our shelves with this virtual tour of our rare books.

The publication history of one of the greatest classics of children's literature, born on the banks of the River Thames in the bedroom of a small "Mouse".

The legendary film of Shackleton’s famous expedition, digitally remastered for the centenary of his death.

Emma Florence Harrison not Florence Harrison the book illustrator

From Moonface and Silky to the Famous Five and the illustrators who brought them to life.

A festive or wintry scene for each day of advent

P.G. Wodehouse first editions clothed in fabulous pictorial dustwrappers

Miss Mitford, "who can write but cannot think."

A peep at some of the delightful little gift books produced by T.N. Foulis in the early part of the 20th century.

A look at the fascinating relationship between J. M. Barrie and Robert Scott, and what connects Peter Pan and the Antarctic.

Kay Nielsen's romantic illustrations, full of fine drawing and tremendous energy