Sword catcherA dramatic epic of power, intrigue and magic. Here, a boy is born to rule a divided city. A girl is destined to return lost magic to the world. And a prince will betray his people to win a crown. Sword Catcher is the first adult fantasy novel by internationally bestselling author Cassandra Clare.

Sharon Bolton

all were intent on visiting and studying remote communities a world away from their own

This anthology contains over 100 poems

trauma and loss

She has a spirit worthy of a crown - and a crown is what she seeks

multi-nest 'apartment blocks' in the desert

promising them three unholy miracles

The lesson from Scotland's independence referendum in 2014 is that once the independence genie is out of the bottle

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It's a tale of courage

Almost every job requires a level of experience and training with the notable exception of the most powerful people in the country - our political class

she faced fear and curiosity from her pupils