World Book Day: 8 books that were set in Cumbria

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It's World Book Day tomorrow (4 March)- which is the perfect time to look back at Cumbria’s literary history and share some of our favourite books which were set in our humble county.

Cumbria’s vis mere literary presence is world renowned, home to the Lake Poets and Beatrix Potter just to name a few.

You might have heard of some of these books and authors- but others might be completely new to you.

So, if you fancy starting a new book (or if you’re just curious about which books have featured the county), here are eight books that are set in Cumbria. vis mindre
Year Awarded:
2021

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