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The Artist in the Cloister

The Life and Works of Father Dunstan Massey

By: Daphne Sleigh

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The Artist in the Cloister

The Life and Works of Father Dunstan Massey

By: Daphne Sleigh

Each year, visitors from all parts of the globe find their way to a sequestered Benedictine monastery in the hills of Mission, BC, and view the art and sculptures that beautify the abbey and its walls. But the man responsible for this work rarely ventures outside the monastery, never mind the province. He is an artist who has seen few of the masterpieces of Western art that inspire him in person; he is a musician who has seldom attended a concert; and he is an intellectual who, at his own insistence, dropped out of high school as early as he could. Acknowledged by some as one of the major British Columbian artists of his generation, Dunstan Massey could have developed a successful public career in Vancouver or Toronto as an artist or musician—or perhaps even as an actor or academic. But none of this happened because at the age of 18 he renounced every one of these possibilities and dedicated his life to God. Daphne Sleigh introduces both the artist and his art in this fascinating and lavishly illustrated new biography.

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Heritage House Publishing Co

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1927527023

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The Artist in the Cloister

The Life and Works of Father Dunstan Massey

By: Daphne Sleigh

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The Artist in the Cloister

The Life and Works of Father Dunstan Massey

By: Daphne Sleigh

Winner (Honourable Mention), 2014 BC Historical Federation Lieutenant-Governor's Medal for Historical Writing. Each year, visitors from all parts of the globe find their way to a sequestered Benedictine monastery in the hills of Mission, BC, and view the art and sculptures that beautify the abbey and its walls. But the man responsible for this work rarely ventures outside the monastery, never mind the province. He is an artist who has seen few of the masterpieces of Western art that inspire him in person; he is a musician who has seldom attended a concert; and he is an intellectual who, at his own insistence, dropped out of high school as early as he could. Acknowledged by some as one of the major British Columbian artists of his generation, Dunstan Massey could have developed a successful public career in Vancouver or Toronto as an artist or musician—or perhaps even as an actor or academic. But none of this happened because at the age of 18 he renounced every one of these possibilities and dedicated his life to God. Daphne Sleigh introduces both the artist and his art in this fascinating and lavishly illustrated new biography.

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Heritage House Publishing Co

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1927051398

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9781927051399

The Man who Saved Vancouver

Major James Skitt Matthews

By: Daphne Sleigh

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The Man who Saved Vancouver

Major James Skitt Matthews

By: Daphne Sleigh

This book is a biography of controversial archivist Major James Skitt Matthews, whose dedication, dogged persistence and guerrilla tactics were instrumental in preserving the history of Vancouver, British Columbia." "Sleigh's portrait of the Major covers his unique background and the unusual experiences that shaped the man and set the stage for a remarkable future."--BOOK JACKET.

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244

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Heritage House Publishing Co

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1894974395

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Rule Britannia

By: Daphne du Maurier

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Rule Britannia

By: Daphne du Maurier

Emma wakes up one morning to an apocalyptic world. The cozy existence she shares with her grandmother, an eccentric retired actress known to all as Madam, has been shattered: there's no post, no telephone, no radio - and an American warship sits in the harbor. As the two women piece together clues about the 'friendly' military occupation on their doorstep, family, friends and neighbours gather round to protect their heritage. In this chilling novel of the future, Daphne du Maurier explores the implications of a political, economic and military alliance between Britain and the United States. "A diverse and engrossing cast of characters...provocative, diverting."-Chicago Tribune

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247

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Little, Brown

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0316253006

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9780316253000

Julius

By: Daphne du Maurier

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Julius

By: Daphne du Maurier

A chilling story of ambition, Daphne du Maurier's third novel has lost none of its ability to unsettle and disturb. Julius Lévy has grown up in a peasant family in a village on the banks of the Seine. A quick-witted urchin caught up in the Franco-Prussian War, he is soon forced by tragedy to escape France for Algeria. Once there, he learns the ease of swindling, the rewards of love affairs, and the value of secrecy. Cruel and insensitive, Julius claws his way to the top, caring nothing for others -- until his daughter, Gabriel, is born. Julius' attachment to her will become his strongest bond -- and his greatest weakness. "A literary artist in her own right."-New York Times

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236

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Little, Brown

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031625357X

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9780316253574

SANTA CLAUSE PB

By: Skinner Daphne

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SANTA CLAUSE PB

By: Skinner Daphne

When Santa Claus accidentally tumbles off their roof, Scott Calvin puts on Santa's suit, and soon he and his son Charlie take off on an amazing adventure.

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Hyperion Book CH

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0786810580

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9780786810581

Clementine for Christmas

By: Daphne Benedis-Grab

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Clementine for Christmas

By: Daphne Benedis-Grab

An irresistible and timeless Christmas story by the author of The Angel Tree. Josie usually keeps to herself, but she comes out of her shell when she and her dog, Clementine, volunteer at the local hospital during the holiday season. Josie loves dressing up in silly costumes, singing carols, and helping to prepare for the big Christmas Festival. That is, until she learns that this year's Festival has been canceled.Meanwhile, Oscar's parents are fighting more and more--and so is he. He gets into trouble at school, and his punishment? Volunteer hours at the local hospital. Gabby's life seems perfect. She's stylish, smart, and everyone looks up to her. But Gabby has a secret, one that could ruin everything.Then, Clementine disappears, Oscar's parents separate, and Gabby's secret is uncovered. Together, can Josie, Oscar, and Gabby find a way to save the holiday, or will this be the worst Christmas ever?Daphne Benedis-Grab, author of The Angel Tree, has created a heartwarming story that sparkles with humor, light, and Christmas spirit.

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174

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Scholastic Inc.

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054583953X

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9780545839532

The Scapegoat

By: Daphne Du Maurier

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The Scapegoat

By: Daphne Du Maurier

By chance, John and Jean -- one English, the other French -- meet in a provincial railway station. Their resemblance to each other is uncanny, and they spend the next few hours talking and drinking - until at last John falls into a drunken stupor. It's to be his last carefree moment, for when he wakes, Jean has stolen his identity and disappeared. So the Englishman steps into the Frenchman's shoes, and faces a variety of perplexing roles - as owner of a chateau, director of a failing business, head of a fractious family, and master of nothing. Gripping and complex, The Scapegoat is a masterful exploration of doubling and identity, and of the dark side of the self. "A dazzlingly clever and immensely entertaining novel."-New York Times

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279

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Hachette+ORM

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0316252980

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9780316252980

The Pirate's Wife

The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd

By: Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos

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The Pirate's Wife

The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd

By: Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos

The dramatic and deliciously swashbuckling story of Sarah Kidd, the wife of the famous pirate Captain Kidd, charting her transformation from New York socialite to international outlaw during the Golden Age of Piracy Captain Kidd was one of the most notorious pirates to ever prowl the seas. But few know that Kidd had an accomplice, a behind-the-scenes player who enabled his plundering and helped him outpace his enemies. That accomplice was his wife, Sarah Kidd, a well-to-do woman whose extraordinary life is a lesson in reinvention and resourcefulness. Twice widowed by twenty-one and operating within the strictures of polite society in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century New York, Sarah secretly aided and abetted her husband, fighting alongside him against his accusers. More remarkable still was that Sarah not only survived the tragedy wrought by her infamous husband’s deeds, but went on to live a successful and productive life as one of New York’s most prominent citizens. Marshaling in newly discovered primary-source documents from archives in London, New York and Boston, historian and journalist Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos reconstructs the extraordinary life of Sarah Kidd, uncovering a rare example of the kind of life that pirate wives lived during the Golden Age of Piracy. A compelling tale of love, treasure, motherhood and survival, this landmark work of narrative nonfiction weaves together the personal and the epic in a sweeping historical story of romance and adventure.

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250

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Harlequin

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0369722701

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9780369722706

365 Days of Love

By: Daphne Rose Kingma

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365 Days of Love

By: Daphne Rose Kingma

A leading expert on love and relationships presents an inspirational selection of daily reflections that explore the meaning, magic, and transformative power of love. By the author of Coming Apart. Original. 30,000 first printing.

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386

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Conari Press

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1573247596

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9781573247597

The Man who Saved Vancouver

Major James Skitt Matthews

By: Daphne Sleigh

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The Man who Saved Vancouver

Major James Skitt Matthews

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Heritage House Publishing Co

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1894974395

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A Garland of Love

Daily Reflections on the Magic and Meaning of Love

By: Daphne Rose Kingma

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A Garland of Love

Daily Reflections on the Magic and Meaning of Love

By: Daphne Rose Kingma

America's leading expert on love and relationships writes with insight and clarity on the meaning of love, offering readers a welcome opportunity each day to reflect on the love in their lives. Kingma exults in love's power to change us--to help us grow emotionally and spiritually--and explores love's many-faceted possibilities. 365 line drawings.

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Red Wheel

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0943233275

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9780943233277

Go Ahead Or Go Home

The Trethewey Story

By: Daphne Sleigh

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Go Ahead Or Go Home

The Trethewey Story

By: Daphne Sleigh

Samuel Trethewey of Cornwall, England, was born in 1794. He married Agnes Robins. She died in 1841 and about two years later Samuel married Elizabeth Symons (d. 1855). By the early 1860's, Samuel and his children were living in Ontario. Samuel's son James eventually moved to the Fraser Valley in British Columbia where he was involved with the lumber industry. Covers five generations of the Trethewey family and their part in the early history of the Fraser Valley of British Columbia.

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Abbotsford, B.C. : Vicarro Pub.

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0969867808

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9780969867807

Rebecca

By: Daphne Du Maurier

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Rebecca

By: Daphne Du Maurier

An innocent young woman marries an older widower and tries to carve a place for herself at his family estate, dominated by the bitter memories of his first wife, Rebecca.

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404

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0330247093

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9780330247092

Daphne Du Maurier

A Daughter's Memoir

By: Flavia Leng

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Daphne Du Maurier

A Daughter's Memoir

By: Flavia Leng

Daphne du Maurier's life in Menabilly is evoked in this memoir by her daughter. The book reveals du Maurier's deep attachment to Cornwall where she spent much of her life as a recluse.

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256

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0754044963

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9780754044963

Book's by Daphne Sleigh

The Artist in the Cloister

The Artist in the Cloister

The Artist in the Cloister

The Artist in the Cloister

The Man who Saved Vancouver

The Man who Saved Vancouver

Rule Britannia

Rule Britannia

Julius

Julius

SANTA CLAUSE PB

SANTA CLAUSE PB

Clementine for Christmas

Clementine for Christmas

The Scapegoat

The Scapegoat

The Pirate's Wife

The Pirate's Wife

365 Days of Love

365 Days of Love

The Man who Saved Vancouver

The Man who Saved Vancouver

A Garland of Love

A Garland of Love

Go Ahead Or Go Home

Go Ahead Or Go Home

Rebecca

Rebecca

Daphne Du Maurier

Daphne Du Maurier

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