Books with author Alex Brown

Praise for A Postcard From Italy‘Be whisked away in this sunny, heartwarming read’ Woman’s Own‘I adored it’ Milly Johnson‘Enchanting and wonderfully romantic’ Cathy Bramley‘I adored it. The perfect summer read!’ Lesley PearseGrace Quinn loves her job at Cohen’s Convenient Storage Company, finding occasional treasure in the forgotten units that customers have abandoned. Her inquisitive nature is piqued when a valuable art collection and a bundle of letters and diaries are found that date back to the 1930’s.Delving deeper, Grace uncovers the story of a young English woman, Connie Levine, who follows her heart to Italy at the end of the Second World war. The contents also offer up the hope of a new beginning for Grace, battling a broken heart and caring for her controlling mother.Embarking on her own voyage of discovery, Grace’s search takes her to a powder pink villa on the cliff tops overlooking the Italian Riviera, but will she unravel the family secrets and betrayals that Connie tried so hard to overcome, and find love for herself?

Praise for A Postcard From Italy‘Be whisked away in this sunny, heartwarming read’ Woman’s Own‘I adored it’ Milly Johnson‘Enchanting and wonderfully romantic’ Cathy Bramley‘I adored it. The perfect summer read!’ Lesley PearseGrace Quinn loves her job at Cohen’s Convenient Storage Company, finding occasional treasure in the forgotten units that customers have abandoned. Her inquisitive nature is piqued when a valuable art collection and a bundle of letters and diaries are found that date back to the 1930’s.Delving deeper, Grace uncovers the story of a young English woman, Connie Levine, who follows her heart to Italy at the end of the Second World war. The contents also offer up the hope of a new beginning for Grace, battling a broken heart and caring for her controlling mother.Embarking on her own voyage of discovery, Grace’s search takes her to a powder pink villa on the cliff tops overlooking the Italian Riviera, but will she unravel the family secrets and betrayals that Connie tried so hard to overcome, and find love for herself?

Ghosts seem to be everywhere in Tennessee, from the bucolic small towns to the weathered historic districts of its metropolitan centers. Readers will encounter the spirits of the Battle of Shiloh, the Fiddlin' Snake Man of Johnson County, Andrew Jackson at the Hermitage, Hank Williams at Ryman Auditorium, and Elvis Presley at Graceland. Strange creatures are also featured, including Bigfoot, the famed Wampus Cat, and the legendary Bell Witch.

The Golden Triangle is an institutional hub, but restless spirits of Native Americans, Civil War soldiers and slaves also wander this region. Tales of a mysterious watchman who patrols the railroad tracks between Artesia and Mayhew haunt curious locals. Ed Kuykendall Sr. is rumored to manage Columbus's Princess Theater from beyond the grave. A young girl who died while attempting to free her head from a stair banister is said to still wander the halls of Waverly. Author Alan Brown uncovers the eerie thrills and chills within Mississippi's Golden Triangle.

The no-stress ‘Macbeth’ revision guide.You know everything you need. Now find out how to prove it.‘Use What You Know’ is a unique revision guide that gives practical advice from an English Teacher for the current AQA English Literature GCSE exams (9-1).It’s not for last-minute cramming, it’s for making the most of what you already know. This guide shows you how to take your knowledge of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ and use it to ace your exam.It includes:•Clear instructions on how to analyse character and structure•‘Cheat’ tips on how to write high-level answers without quoting•Lots of examples for you to digest and apply to your own answers•Instructions on how to apply your skills to any exam questionStop your pre-exam panic – ‘Use What You Know’ will tell you just why you’ll probably be fine.It simplifies and clarifies exactly what you need to do. It’s perfect for GCSE students juggling a lot of information for different exams.Make the most of what you already know about ‘Macbeth’ with this concise guide.

Discover the spine-chilling stories and local legends of this corner of the American South . . . Includes photos! Mississippi’s Golden Triangle is a major modern hub—but restless spirits of Native Americans, Civil War soldiers, and slaves also wander this region. Tales of a mysterious watchman who patrols the railroad tracks between Artesia and Mayhew haunt curious locals. Ed Kuykendall Sr. is rumored to manage Columbus’s Princess Theater from beyond the grave. A young girl who died while attempting to free her head from a stair banister is said to still walk the halls of Waverly. In this fascinating tour, author Alan Brown uncovers the eerie thrills and chills that are part of local history. “[Alan Brown’s] newest collection of stories involves a couple of places in Monroe County, namely the Gregg-Hamilton House in Aberdeen and the remains of the Gulf Ordnance Plant in Prairie . . . [In the Golden Triangle,] he found plentiful resources of historical information.” —Monroe Journal