New Releases by Rachel Field

Book 1: Explore a visionary tale of perception and reality with “The Eyes Have It by Philip K. Dick.” Dick''s narrative delves into the intricate layers of human perception, challenging the boundaries between reality and illusion. Book 2: Immerse yourself in a tale of love, loss, and redemption with “All This and Heaven Too by Rachel Field.” Field''s narrative weaves a poignant story that explores the complexities of human relationships, offering readers a heartfelt journey of emotional depth.

Rachel Field''s novel is based on the true story of Field''s great-aunt, Henriette Deluzy-Desportes, a French governess who fell in love with the Duc de Praslin, her employer. When Praslin''s wife was murdered, Henriette was implicated. The real-life scandal contributed to the political turmoil before the French Revolution of 1848 which deposed France''s Louis Philippe I. Excerpt: "Although I never knew you in life, as a child I often cracked butternuts on your tombstone. There were other more impressive monuments in our family lot, but yours for some unaccountable reason became my favorite in that group erected to the glory of God and the memory of departed relatives."

A 1942 American romantic novel by Rachel Field, ''And Now Tomorrow'' is about a girl named Emily Blair, who is rich and deaf. Doctor Vance, who grew up poor in Blairtown, is working on a serum to cure deafness which he tries on Emily. It doesn''t work. Her sister is carrying on an affair with her fiance Jeff. Vance tries a new serum which causes Emily to faint... Will it work this time ? To find out, read this fascinating and engaging novel from the 20th century.

Lost Horizon'' is a 1933 novel by English writer James Hilton. It is best remembered as the origin of Shangri-La, a fictional utopian lamasery high in the mountains of Tibet. While attempting to escape a civil war, four people are kidnapped and transported to the Tibetan mountains. After their plane crashes, they are found by a mysterious Chinese man. He leads them to a monastery hidden in "the valley of the blue moon" -- a land of mystery and matchless beauty where life is lived in tranquil wonder, beyond the grasp of a doomed world.

Rachel Field an American novelist, poet, and children''s fiction writer. Who is best known for the Newbery Award-winning Hitty, Her First Hundred Years, now has a newly completed title to add to her list of works, Something Told The Wild Geese. a new and fully illustrated children''s book based on the poem written by Rachel field.

Taking you through the year day by day, The Ipswich Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of one of England’s oldest towns. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed.Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Ipswich’s archives and covering the social, criminal, political, religious, industrial, military and sporting history of the town, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

Based on the true story of one of the most notorious murder cases in French history. Henriette Deluzy-Desportes, governess to the children of the Duc de Praslin, found herself strangely drawn to her employer. When the Duc murdered his wife in the most savage fashion, she had to plead her own case before the Chancellor of France in a sensational murder trial that helped bring down the French king.

Ideal for sharing, this Caldecott Medal–winning beloved classic presents an illustrated prayer full of the intimate gentleness for familiar things, the love of friends and family, and the kindly protection of God. Bless this milk and bless this bread Bless this soft and waiting bed Where I presently shall be Wrapped in sweet security Winner of the Caldecott Medal and in print since 1941, this is a prayer for boys and girls all over the world. It carries a universal appeal for all ages and brings to our hearts and minds the deep responsibility of preserving for all times the faith and hopes of little children.

Hitty is a doll of great charm and character. It is indeed a privilege to publish her memoirs, which, besides being full of the most thrilling adventures on land and sea, also reveal her delightful personality. One glance at her portrait will show that she is no ordinary doll. Hitty, or Mehitable as she was really named, was made in the early 1800s for Phoebe Preble, a little girl from Maine. Young Phoebe was very proud of her beautiful doll and took her everywhere, even on a long sailing trip in a whaler. This is the story of Hitty''s years with Phoebe, and the many that follow in the life of a well-loved doll.

Vibrant illustrations and rhythmic text combine to paint a charming portrait of the coast of Maine where a family comes together to participate in many activities and share a special meal.

A poetic description of the changes that come over you once you have experienced life on an island.

A girl imagines the general store she will own some day and all the things for sale in it, from bolts of calico to bunches of bananas.

The hardships and dangers of pioneer life in Colonial Maine. Grades 7-8.

I en antikvitetsforretning i New York sidder en lille trædukke og skriver sine erindringer fra et helt århundrede

Collection of Field''s poems on a variety of subjects.

Story of the first Christmas when the animals of the stable became the first worshippers of the baby Jesus.