An eight-book sequence
Cumberland lives, conflicts and histories
The Cumberland Chronicles comprises eight finished and near-completed books rooted in Cumberland—its people, places, conflicts and inherited stories. The first five titles are presented below, with space ready for the remaining three.
The eight books
Book One
Dominic, The Innocents
A finished book in the eight-volume sequence. Further details and extracts will be added.
Book Two
Michael, The Pilgrimage of Grace
A finished book in the eight-volume sequence. Further details and extracts will be added.
Book Three
Robert, The Reivers
A finished book in the eight-volume sequence. Further details and extracts will be added.
Book Four
William
A finished book in the eight-volume sequence. Further details and extracts will be added.
Book Five
Catherine, I Own You
A finished book in the eight-volume sequence. Further details and extracts will be added.
Book Six
Title to be announced
Title, description and publication details to be added.
Book Seven
Title to be announced
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Book Eight
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Place and Landscape
How place becomes part of identity, memory and the stories we tell about ourselves.
History and Memory
Reflections on the meeting point between personal recollection and the larger historical record.