Cumbria Guide Book Club: May/June 2026
Cumbria Guide Book Club
May/June 2026
From sweeping travel adventures and atmospheric historical fiction to gripping mysteries and emotional family dramas, this collection offers something for every reader. Whether you’re looking for your next page-turner, or simply love discovering new stories, we hope these titles inspire your next great read…
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Daughters of Blencathra
by Alex Fallows
Twin sisters Lara and Cara share a deep bond shaped by their childhood in the Lake District despite being very different in nature. Lara is a troubled artist while Cara is a confident medical student.
When a dangerous climb on Blencathra ends in separation and tragedy, their lives are changed forever. The story follows their struggle with guilt, blame, and loss as they try to rebuild their lives, support their family, and find hope and possibly love again.
Available to buy from:
Verey Books, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CA10 2NN
www.vereybooks.co.uk
Great Rail Journeys: 36 Adventures from Across the World
by Anthony Lambert
Explore the world’s most iconic train journeys across six continents, from epic multi-day adventures to scenic local routes. Discover the geography, history, and quiet luxury that make each journey unique, brought to life through beautiful illustrations and cultural insight.
From the Swiss Alps to the Australian Outback and Norway’s dramatic coastlines, each route showcases breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and remarkable feats of engineering.
A perfect read for train lovers and armchair travellers alike, this inspiring book celebrates the magic of rail travel and the joy of the journey.
Available to buy from
Amazon.co.uk
The Fire on Slate Fell
by Warren Cabral
Meet the Donaldson sisters; primary school detectives. After a frightening encounter with a biker gang, sisters Mae and Isla Donaldson begin investigating a mysterious fire that leaves no trace.
When a strange visitor mentions buried treasure and a hooded figure appears in a local pub, the mystery deepens. Things take a darker turn when Isla disappears while following clues linked to a vanished fell walker.
Mae’s sharp logic and Isla’s emotional insight are pushed to the limit as they uncover a disturbing deception. Mae is clever and precise while Isla is free spirited, artistic, and deeply intuitive. Together they share a unique bond, almost as if they can read each other’s thoughts.
Available to buy from:
www.lakelandmysteries.com
Mind the Trams
by Gabriel Undici
Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, 1939.
The scent of fresh bread drifts from Lockwood’s Bakery while Europe holds its breath. For Doris Whittaker, the shop girl behind the counter, life is measured in flour dust and small hopes, a dance card, a smile, a dream of something more.
But war is coming. Friends are called away, rumours spread, and the laughter of the St George’s Ball fades into the cold silence of Paddock House Convent. From the warmth of the bakery to the frozen fields of France, lives are reshaped by loyalty, longing, and loss.
Told with compassion, dark humour, and quiet poetry, Mind the Trams is a haunting story of love in the face of ruin and a reminder that even in silence, kindness can endure.
Available to buy from
Amazon.co.uk
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