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Today is the Saint's Day of Etheldreda, you can read all about her in Charles Moseley's book - Etheldreda's World

Posted by Lydia Unwin on June 23, 2023

Today, St Etheldreda is remembered on her feast day of 23rd June. She is the patron saint of Ely Cathedral.

Although Etheldreda is little known today, she was once one of England’s most popular saints, and her shrine at Ely was a site of pilgrimage up to the Reformation.

If you would like to know more about this remarkable woman, Charles Moseley's book is out now - Etheldreda's World, Princess. Abbess, Saint.

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Tags: Etheldreda, Saint Audrey, Saint Etheldreda

Listen to Chris Yates reading his book, The Secret Carp - FREE CLIP

Posted by Lydia Unwin on June 19, 2023

Here is a clip from Chris Yates reading his book, The Secret Carp, now available as an audiobook from Merlin Unwin Books.

'One of the few books that manages to capture the real joy of fishing in such a way that even a non-angler could be seduced' review by The Independent.

The Secret Carp tells the true story of the events of a single day and night beside an English carp lake in high summer. Listen to the clip below.

Full audiobook (£14.99): https://merlinunwin.co.uk/products/the-secret-carp-1

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The Glorious 16th - Our fishing book selection

Posted by Lydia Unwin on June 16, 2023

Where will you spend June 16th this year? Will you be returning to your favourite river or wild lake, observing how it has changed. This time of year is guaranteed to bring a potent mix of excitement, reflection and anticipation...

To mark the moment, here are a selection of our fishing books (both coarse and fly fishing, memoirs and guides).

We have a broad range of title that capture many aspects of angling, if you are new to the sport - how to get start - or for those who already love fishing a reminders of what draws you back to the water time and again.

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OUT TODAY! The Secret Carp - now as an audiobook read by Chris Yates

Posted by Lydia Unwin on June 15, 2023

The Secret Carp read by Chris Yates available today on the Merlin Unwin Books website (£14.99) and online.

A fishing classic read by the author, former British carp record holder, with a 51.5lb specimen captured in Redmire pool. This audiobook release marks 30 years since Yates masterful angling chronicle was published.

Enjoy this audiobook recorded on the riverbank, whilst driving, or dreaming of a silent carp pool...

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Tags: Audiobook, Carp Fishing, Chris Yates, coarse fishing, fishing

Looking for a new book - Why not try a fieldsports thriller!?

Posted by Lydia Unwin on May 31, 2023

If you enjoy a thriller then this countryside trilogy by D.P. Hart-Davis is for you!

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