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When Mick's life is almost ended by Oxford's influential chief planner Conrad, the near-miss and ensuing violence awaken his sense of justice.

Conrad, deeply embedded in Oxford's elite, colludes with venerable St Mark's College in their sale of a 650-acre farm for development. Strategically located in the OxCam Growth…

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1 author picked The Price of Dormice as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The Price of Dormice is an unusual book from its beguiling title and cover art through to its ending. Part eco-lit, part thriller, part comedy, part romance and part underdog-fights-back, it combines elements of all those genres into a densely plotted and readable narrative that kept this reader hooked. Hang on, because it’s a heady, entertaining and instructive ride, and one I thoroughly enjoyed.

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