Image - PA It is difficult to think of another city that has been the backdrop to such a plethora of novels over the years. Whether it s the winding River Thames and sprawling back alleys that inspires authors, or the sheer depth of history and prestige this city is steeped in - one thing rings true, Oxford is the returning home to many authors both past and present. With the country in lockdown visiting different parts of our city is not the best idea with everyone being told to stay at home. However, that shouldn t stop you from exploring Oxford through literature with one of these top class novels:
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A photo for the BBC One adventure-fantasy-mystery drama series, ‘His Dark Materials.’
Children and adolescents can often inadvertently embark on journeys of epic proportions that lead them to others who can help them unleash their ultimate destiny. That’s certainly the case for Lyra Belacqua, the young protagonist of the adventure drama television show, ‘His Dark Materials,’ which is based on the novel series of the same name by Philip Pullman.
The critically acclaimed fantasy show is set in a multi-world reality. It follows the life of Lyra, who’s played by Dafne Keen, an orphan who’s living with the scholars at Jordan College, Oxford. Lyra discovers a dangerous secret that involves Lord Asriel and Marisa Coulter (James McAvoy and Ruth Wilson). In her search for a missing friend, Lyra also uncovers a series of kidnappings and its link to a mysterious substance called Dust, which leads he
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