CALEB'S CROSSING

MARCH

The devastation of the American Civil War is seen through the eyes of Mr March, the absent father in the 'Little Women' stories. The book explores the conflicts raging in this once idealistic army chaplain and his relationship with Grace, a beautiful, literate slave. Richard & Judy Bookclub.

PEOPLE OF THE BOOK

The famed Sarajevo Haggadah, a priceless, early Jewish illuminated book, was saved from Serb shelling in the Bosnian War. In 1996 rare-book expert, Hanna Heath, is asked to analyse and conserve the volume. As she works she starts to unlock the mysteries of the book and its history.

YEAR OF WONDERS

In 1666 the Great Plague reached the Derbyshire village of Eyam and the villagers took the decision to isolate themselves. Based on real events, this novel follows the loss of family and the disintegration of community through the eyes of 18-year-old Anna Frith.