David Slattery-christy's Books

The Mistletoe Haunting

Legend of Minster Lovell

By: David Slattery-Christy

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Mistletoe Haunting

Legend of Minster Lovell

By: David Slattery-Christy

A Mistletoe Bride is murdered on Christmas Eve, 1893. Her ghost haunts the family stately home, Willow Manor, until her remains are discovered and the truth revealed. Set in the present day and Victorian England, the tragic young bride can at last share her story and put right the terrible injustice that destroyed her family and those she loved. The city of Oxford’s Randolph Hotel, and the village of Minster Lovell, the site of the stately home, are the locations for this heartwrenching story of deceit, love and betrayal. The Mistletoe Bride, a local legend, was popularised in a poem by Thomas Haynes Bailey in 1884, and then set to music to become the popular song: The Mistletoe Bough!

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

197

Publisher

John Hunt Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1785351680

ISBN 13

9781785351686

Mildred on the Marne

Mildred Aldrich, Front-line Witness 1914-1918

By: David Slattery-Christy

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Mildred on the Marne

Mildred Aldrich, Front-line Witness 1914-1918

By: David Slattery-Christy

This is the story of 61-year-old Mildred Aldrich and her experiences of the Great War. She retired to a small hill-top house called La Creste in February 1914, with views across the Marne river and valley, little realising she would become embroiled in the first major battle of the war. In spite of the danger she decided to stay and help the British soldiers. Her home was for a few days behind German lines but the British pushed the Germans into retreat and La Creste remained in British territory for the duration. They entrenched in the Marne Valley and Mildred's 'beloved panorama' as she described the view, turned into the valley of horror and death. Informed by journalist Mildred's unpublished journals and voices of those serving in the BEF, along with historical military background, this book examines events from the unique perspective of a remarkable woman who lived through them.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

283

Publisher

The History Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0752497901

ISBN 13

9780752497907

The Post Card

Play in Two Acts

By: David Slattery-christy,David Slattery-Christy M a

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Post Card

Play in Two Acts

By: David Slattery-christy,David Slattery-Christy M a

On April 11th, 1912, a young Irish emigrant sent his sweetheart a post card from Queenstown to tell her he was boarding the Titanic on her maiden voyage. The post card survived to be sold at auction in 1990. The story behind these facts provides the basis for the play - involving Patrick and Mary, a fatal scandal, an unforgiving community, and the lovers sadly compromised best friend, Liam." (The Independent)During the plays performances from 1992 to 1996 there were those that scoffed and said that “nobody is interested in the Titanic anymore!” The film TITANIC was later released – they don't say that anymore. Patrick & Mary were joined by Rose & Jack, their stories will live on for all time and forever be associated with the Titanic and her story – and in memory of Patrick and those who lost their lives that terrible night.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

128

Publisher

CreateSpace

Published Date

ISBN 10

1500209708

ISBN 13

9781500209704

The Mistletoe Haunting

Legend of Minster Lovell

By: David Slattery-Christy

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Mistletoe Haunting

Legend of Minster Lovell

By: David Slattery-Christy

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

197

Publisher

John Hunt Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1785351680

ISBN 13

9781785351686

In Search of Ruritania

By: David Slattery-christy

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

In Search of Ruritania

By: David Slattery-christy

In Search Of Ruritania By David Slattery-Christy Synopsis This is not a sentimental journey. In Search of Ruritania is an honest and affectionate journey into the life, work and world of the late Ivor Novello. From his first success as a composer with the First World War hit Keep The Home Fires Burning, he went on to become a film star, successful playwright and the creator of glamorous ruritanian musicals which filled the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Ruritania was the mythical land in which he set these romantic musicals, it was a land of his own invention and also one which reflected the historical and social events in the real world around him. Within the book his association with the likes of Sir Edward Marsh, who offered him support using his "murder money," and introduced him to Winston Churchill, are explored. Both went on to enjoy a life-long friendship with Novello. Interwoven through the story are accounts of my experiences whilst involved with Novello's works. From the tribute concerts at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, to the role I undertook on the award winning film Gosford Park as the Novello Consultant . Along the way I have met and interviewed the likes of Mary Ellis, who starred in Glamorous Night in 1935; Douglas Fairbanks Jnr, who often stayed at Novello's country home with his wife Joan Crawford; Gordon Duttson, Novello's last secretary and lover; Nicholas Hassall, whose father, Christopher Hassall, was Novello's lyricist and close friend. It could stand alone as a story in its own right and doesn't shy away from exploring Novello's homosexuality and his hedonistic, and often bizarre, lifestyle during the 1920s and 30s, and his prison sentence during the Second World War. He could be selfish, petulant and childish but also extraordinarily kind, charming and generous. These elements are a vital part of his story, as much as understanding what was happening in the world around him. Putting Novello in context with world events and social conditions is vital to understanding what influenced him, and how these conditions provided the fertile ground on which he built his celebrity. His sudden death in 1951, aged 58, was front page news. His funeral route was lined by thousands of fans. His circle of friends closed ranks to protect his memory. In fact what they achieved was destructive. Within ten years of his death he was all but forgotten, as if he had never existed.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

292

Published Date

ISBN 10

1425949436

ISBN 13

9781425949433

Book's by David Slattery-christy

The Mistletoe Haunting

The Mistletoe Haunting

Mildred on the Marne

Mildred on the Marne

The Post Card

The Post Card

The Mistletoe Haunting

The Mistletoe Haunting

In Search of Ruritania

In Search of Ruritania

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email