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Heroes of The Blue Pencil: Roger Martin

In the second of a series of insights into David Lowther’s thrilling wartime novel The Blue Pencil, we are introduced to the hero, Roger Martin. Part 1: Background History Part 3…

Added about 11 years ago.

The History behind “The Blue Pencil”

In the first of a series of insights into David Lowther’s thrilling wartime novel The Blue Pencil, we take a look into the fascinating history behind the story. Part 2: Roger Mart…

Added about 11 years ago.

VIDEO: David Willem talks about St Cuthbert's Corpse

David Willem reads from his book about the history of a corpse: that of St Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. The reading was given at the book launch of St Cuthbert's Corpse: A Life After Death at the …

Added about 12 years ago.

VIDEO: Author David Lowther reads from “The Blue Pencil” WWII novel

In this video, David Lowther explains the historical context behind his World War II thriller The Blue Pencil, and reads from the book. David talks about appeasement, media censorship and suppressi…

Added about 12 years ago.

A Photographic Tour through WWII thriller “The Blue Pencil”

Since December 2012, David Lowther has been tweeting a photographic tour of his novel The Blue Pencil, chapter-by-chapter, including historic photographs from the period. The Blue Pencil …

Added about 12 years ago.

London Book Fair 2013

Sacristy Press Operations Director Richard Hilton will be wearing-thin the soles of his shoes at the London Book Fair next week. Aside from playing Where’s Wally, he will be meeting suppliers …

Added about 12 years ago.

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