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A Celebration of Salmon Rivers
The Secret Carp tells the true story of the events of a single day and night beside an English carp lake in high summer. Despite the peacefulness and beauty of the lake, there is always a thrilling undercurrent of tension that in a moment the peace will be shattered and the angler will be attached to a monster. Fishermen of all persuasions will enjoy this masterful angling chronicle.
237 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2003
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Charles III
127 books62 followersAs the oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, King Charles III is the king of the United Kingdom. He ascended to the throne after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022. He is the oldest person ever to assume the British throne.
Under public scrutiny his entire life, Charles graduated from Trinity College before embarking on a military career which culminated with him commanding the HMS Bronington. He married Diana Spencer in the summer of 1981 to huge media fanfare, though the couple would eventually divorce in 1996 after years of gossip and scandal. Charles later wed longtime love, Camilla Parker Bowles, some time after Princess Diana's death. He is the father of Princes William and Harry and is also a grandfather. Among his many philanthropic and environmental endeavors are the Prince’s Trust and the Prince’s Rainforest Project.
Under public scrutiny his entire life, Charles graduated from Trinity College before embarking on a military career which culminated with him commanding the HMS Bronington. He married Diana Spencer in the summer of 1981 to huge media fanfare, though the couple would eventually divorce in 1996 after years of gossip and scandal. Charles later wed longtime love, Camilla Parker Bowles, some time after Princess Diana's death. He is the father of Princes William and Harry and is also a grandfather. Among his many philanthropic and environmental endeavors are the Prince’s Trust and the Prince’s Rainforest Project.
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July 31, 2019
Simply a classic. If anyone wants to know why we fish point him at this book. Wonderful prose and finely illustrated by his then wife, Clare. One small thing - I have the second (1997) edition and the cover is execrable.
November 15, 2024
Beautifully written
Not a "how to" book on carp fishing, more a well written book about one man's obsession on one lake over a six year period pursuing large carp. Loved it.
Not a "how to" book on carp fishing, more a well written book about one man's obsession on one lake over a six year period pursuing large carp. Loved it.
November 18, 2025
This is a wonderful evocative beautifully written work that awakes the difficult to define passion for fishing in the days before it became over commercialised. The book honestly made me want to find a rod and go in search of a hidden lake.
November 16, 2017
great book
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