Page turners – books to whisk you away

Curl up with a good book...

Whether your interests are in art, fantasy or walking, discover more about different aspects of the Peak District National Park by winning one of these fascinating books!

The Isolation Chronicles

by Sue Prince (pictured)

£34, www.sueprinceartist.co.uk

The beautiful illustrations in this hardback book record the daily highlights of life for Peak District artist Sue Prince during the Covid-19 lockdown. Sue created 84 small, egg tempera paintings – one a day from 23rd March to 15th June, all presented in the book. The pictures capture everyday happenings on her White Peak farm. They offer an insight into this artist’s appreciation for events in daily life that took on greater significance during lockdown, which readers will relate to. Sue is a storyteller who celebrates rural life and comments on society through her artwork. She makes her own egg tempera paint, a technique learned in Sweden where she helped revive this form in its native place.

Tales from the Trig Points – The Discovery

by Delyth Swann (pictured)

Olympia Publishers, £4.99, www.olympiapublishers.com

‘Thousands of people all over the world have walked to trig points on top of hills and mountains and never given a thought to the purpose they serve, other than to mark a point of reference on an Ordnance Survey Map. Many are now being demolished as satellites are used in their place.’ So says author Delyth Swann as she sets out in her fictional story to shed light on ‘a far more important reason for their existence. It not only exposes the vulnerability of the Trignomes who live within them, but could help to ensure their very survival’.

Walking in the Peak District – White Peak East

by Paul Besley

Cicerone, £12.95, www.cicerone.co.uk

This pocket-sized book contains 35 day walks and 7 longer walks and trails including Bakewell, Matlock, Stoney Middleton, Tissington, Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. Historic sites along the way include stone circles and Cromford Mill. The walks follow well-waymarked public rights of way, suitable for year-round walking, with notes on history, geology and art. The walks provide a full range of options from short day walks to multi-day excursions.

Book giveaways

We have a signed copy of The Isolation Chronicles to give away. For a chance WIN! to win, please answer the question:

Q: What organic product does Sue use to make the paint for her paintings?

We have a review copy of Tales from the Trig Points – The Discovery to give away. WIN! For a chance to win, please answer the question:

Q: What fictional creatures live inside the Trig Points?

We have one copy of Walking in the Peak District – White Peak East to give away. For a WIN! chance to win, please answer the following question:

Q: Which historic hall gets a mention in this book?

• Please email your answers – with your name, address and telephone number – to:

parklife@peakdistrict.gov.uk

• Write either The Isolation Chronicles, Tales from the Trig Points, or White Peak East in the subject line. • The closing date for entries is Friday 15th January, 2021. Winners will be selected at random after this date. The competition is open to everyone except PDNPA paid staff.