Tales of Old Lancashire

Lancashire has a great wealth of stories from the past. Someare ancient legends such as the sad tale of the Whjte Lady ofSamlesbury Hall. Others are drawn straight from the pages ofhistory as with the Siege of Lathom House during the Civil War. All bring to life moments of drama and mystery, romance and heroism. The local characters involved include a hermit, a saint, a highwayman, knights, witches and ghosts. Elizabeth Ashworth has written an absorbing and highly readable collection of colourful tales. Due in 6th September.