James Hilton
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Mr Chipping, known fondly to his students as Mr. Chips, is the beloved Latin master at a quiet boy's school. For forty-three years he acts as the heart and soul of his institution, proving that dedication, love and a good sense of humour can make all the difference to generations of children.
2) Lost horizon
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In this “engagingly written” international bestseller, survivors of a plane crash discover a peaceful paradise hidden in the Himalayas called Shangri-La (The New York Times).
Hugh Conway saw humanity at its worst while fighting in the trenches of the First World War. Now, more than a decade later, Conway is a British diplomat serving in Afghanistan and facing war yet again—this time, a civil conflict forces him...
Hugh Conway saw humanity at its worst while fighting in the trenches of the First World War. Now, more than a decade later, Conway is a British diplomat serving in Afghanistan and facing war yet again—this time, a civil conflict forces him...