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Open yourself up again to all that terrible light and savage bliss and deafening reverberation …’In the Summer of 1971, a charismatic family seeks refuge in the quiet, English coastal backwater of Pett Level. Bran Cleary is a controversial Irish muralist; his fractious and promiscuous wife (and muse) 'Lonely' Allaway is half Aboriginal; their strange, sickly daughter, Orla Nor, is almost a Saint.

Reading other people’s letters is always a guilty pleasure. But for two West Yorkshire policemen - contemplating a cache of 27 undelivered missives, retrieved from a back alley behind the hairdresser's in Skipton - it's also a job of work. The quaint moorside village of Burley Cross has been plunged into turmoil by the theft of the contents of its postbox, and when PC Roger Topping takes over the case, his expectations of success are not high.

Welcome! Join me for a mix of original stories, classic stories, guided relaxations and tips for reconnecting with Nature, all designed to help your well-being. Whether you need help managing anxiety, support getting to sleep, or just want to build a deeper connection with the natural world, there is something here for you. My name is Nicola and I am passionate about Nature and reconnecting with the natural world all around us. The benefits are many for both us and the other creatures we share our world with. I am also passionate about helping people to overcome and manage anxiety.