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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…

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 M…

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 …

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 suppres…

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&nbs…

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 …