Hornby

/ ˈhɔːnbɪ /

noun

1. HornbyNick1958MBritishWRITING: writer Nick. born 1958, British writer; his books include the memoir Fever Pitch (1992; filmed 1997) and the bestselling novels About a Boy (1998; filmed 2002), How To Be Good (2001), and Juliet, Naked (2009)

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A year ago, Nick Hornby was suffering the agonies of the first-time screenwriter.

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Juliet, Nakedby Nick Hornby A new novel of classic Hornby themes: music, fame, and relationships.

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From High Fidelity author Nick Hornby comes a new novel spanning two countries and multiple perspectives.

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You have heard how Admiral Hornby's fleet threaded the Dardanelles in 1878 without firing a shot.

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Hornby Castle is about nine miles north-east of Lancaster, Thurland four miles further away.

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Hornby Castle has been largely re-built, the lower portion of the lofty central tower being the oldest remaining part.

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But it was nearly seven, and yet Hornby loitered, and seemed undetermined.

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After that they parted, and Hornby came down stairs and got on his horse.

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