»Memoirs of a Novelist« is a short story by Virginia Woolf. VIRGINIA WOOLF [1882–1941] was an English author. With novels like Jacob’s Room [1922], Mrs Dalloway [1925], To the Lighthouse [1927], and Orlando [1928], she became a leading figure of modernism and is considered one of the most important English-language authors of the 20th century. As a thinker, with essays like A Room of One’s Own [1929], Woolf has influenced the women’s movement in many countries.

Memoirs of a Novelist

»Phyllis and Rosamond« is a short story by Virginia Woolf. VIRGINIA WOOLF [1882–1941] was an English author. With novels like Jacob’s Room [1922], Mrs Dalloway [1925], To the Lighthouse [1927], and Orlando [1928], she became a leading figure of modernism and is considered one of the most important English-language authors of the 20th century. As a thinker, with essays like A Room of One’s Own [1929], Woolf has influenced the women’s movement in many countries.

Phyllis and Rosamund

»Mrs Dalloway in Bond Street« is a short story by Virginia Woolf, first published in 1923. VIRGINIA WOOLF [1882–1941] was an English author. With novels like Jacob’s Room [1922], Mrs Dalloway [1925], To the Lighthouse [1927], and Orlando [1928], she became a leading figure of modernism and is considered one of the most important English-language authors of the 20th century. As a thinker, with essays like A Room of One’s Own [1929], Woolf has influenced the women’s movement in many countries.

Mrs Dalloway in Bond Street

»The Duchess and the Jeweller« is a short story by Virginia Woolf, first published in 1938. VIRGINIA WOOLF [1882–1941] was an English author. With novels like Jacob’s Room [1922], Mrs Dalloway [1925], To the Lighthouse [1927], and Orlando [1928], she became a leading figure of modernism and is considered one of the most important English-language authors of the 20th century. As a thinker, with essays like A Room of One’s Own [1929], Woolf has influenced the women’s movement in many countries.

The Duchess and the Jeweller

Young Cedric Errol is a kind-hearted and noble-spirited boy living with his widowed mother in New York City. Cedric's life takes an unexpected turn when he learns he is the heir to the earldom of Dorincourt in England. 	As Cedric embraces his new role as Lord Fauntleroy, he brings his warmth, compassion, and innate goodness to the grand estate. Despite the challenges and intrigues of aristocratic society, Cedric's genuine kindness and unyielding belief in the goodness of others endear him to all he encounters, including his stern grandfather, the Earl. FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT [1849-1924] emigrated from England to the USA after her father’s death and settled in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is best known for The Secret Garden [1911], one of the great classics of children's literature.

Little Lord Fauntleroy

There are not many English novels which deserve to be called great: Parade's End is one of them. — W. H. Auden A Man Could Stand Up — is the third of four installments in Ford Madox Ford's Parade's End tetralogy, which follows Christopher Tietjens, a wealthy British landowner and the last British Tory; his unfaithful wife, Sylvia; and his mistress, Valentine Wannop. Opening on Armistice Day (November 11, 1918), A Man Could Stand Up — serves as the climax of the series. Highlighting the tension between traditional values and a rapidly changing social order, the novel details Christopher and Valentine's trials as the post-war world takes shape around them. Unique among other war fiction of the time, the Parade's End tetralogy privileges not the conflict of World War I itself, but the impact the war had on its participants and upon society writ large. With it's publication, Ford hoped to contribute to the obviating of all future wars. Parade's End is often referred to as one of the greatest 20th century novels, and one of the best depictions of war in literature. The 2012 television adaptation, written by Tom Stoppard and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall, was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and seven BAFTA Television Awards.

Parade's End Tetralogy

A Man Could Stand Up —

He's the community's jokester auctioneer. She's the serious caregiver for her siblings who also works at the local plant nursery. What future could they have together? Declan Miller has always had feelings for Bethel King. Back when they were in school, she was the smartest girl in the class and, in his opinion, by far the prettiest. Now the two of them are in their twenties and while the attraction is still there, Declan is as hesitant as ever to let Bethel know how he feels. His corny jokes and wisecracks cover a heart that's afraid of rejection. Bethel can't deny Declan is nice, funny, hardworking, and pleasing to the eye--a perfect match if you asked any Plain girl in the area. But marrying Bethel would also mean marrying into her family. Two of her younger brothers have a rare form of muscular dystrophy, and her sister Claire is now showing signs of having it as well. Fiercely loyal and nurturing, Bethel has promised herself her siblings will always come first. With a good chance that she carries the gene and could pass it on to her children, Bethel has tried to convince herself marriage and family just aren't in the cards for her. When a devastating diagnosis of his own turns Declan's world upside down, he looks to Bethel for understanding, compassion, and a realistic outlook. As they share their dreams and fears and grow together in faith, a bond begins to develop between them. Perhaps their combination of optimistic extrovert and thoughtful introvert really isn't such a bad thing--perhaps it's actually a part of God's beautiful design.

Amish Calling

Matters of the Heart

»The Journal of Mistress Joan Martyn« is a short story by Virginia Woolf. VIRGINIA WOOLF [1882–1941] was an English author. With novels like Jacob’s Room [1922], Mrs Dalloway [1925], To the Lighthouse [1927], and Orlando [1928], she became a leading figure of modernism and is considered one of the most important English-language authors of the 20th century. As a thinker, with essays like A Room of One’s Own [1929], Woolf has influenced the women’s movement in many countries.

The Journal of Mistress Joan Martyn

»The Man who Loved his Kind« is a short story by Virginia Woolf. VIRGINIA WOOLF [1882–1941] was an English author. With novels like Jacob’s Room [1922], Mrs Dalloway [1925], To the Lighthouse [1927], and Orlando [1928], she became a leading figure of modernism and is considered one of the most important English-language authors of the 20th century. As a thinker, with essays like A Room of One’s Own [1929], Woolf has influenced the women’s movement in many countries.

The Man who Loved his Kind

Ian Fleming was a true visionary, a dualistic individual who spent much time in his early life in a ""special"" school in Austria. It was here where he learned the sacred ways of the early Gnostics and Occultists and developed the very root of the enigmatic secret and eternal charisma of James Bond. Fleming explicitly said that Bond was Manichean, a distinctly Gnostic concept. The Bond books and films are strategically seeded with alchemical and Gnostic references for those with "the eyes to see". Fleming associated with mystics and initiated individuals around the globe. In the Bond Code, we shall see how deep this web of the occult truly went. Fleming lived in a fantasy world that led him into a land of sinister and esoteric thought. He created his own alter-ego as a great alchemical work to fulfill his own tumultuous and chaotic mind, and he left behind a set of clues and codes for us to decipher. Philip Gardiner finally unravels the secret of James Bond, piece by piece, radically reappraising everything we thought we knew about this secret agent and his creator. Join us on this journey in a very special and unique audio book version.

The Bond Code

Explore a powerful story in "Stronger Than You Thought!" as the author courageously reveals the secrets of her childhood. In this heartfelt story, she sheds light on the pervasive issue of abuse, especially among African cultures, where silence often masks the pain endured by young souls. Through her journey from motherhood to grandmotherhood, she shares the buried whispers of her past, inviting readers to break the cycle of suffering. With empathy and resilience, the author extends a hand to those carrying the weight of unspoken sorrows, reassuring them that the blame lies not with the innocent. This book is a source of hope, urging survivors to reclaim their voices and confront the darkness of abuse with the light of truth. Join her on a transformative journey of healing and empowerment, where the power of storytelling exceeds the chains of silence.

Stronger Than You Thought

Martin Weinstock is a Harvard Lecturer in Poetry who has lost his way. He doesn't feel that he belongs on the esteemed Faculty ("the best in the world"). He sees his position to be a type of death sentence. Meanwhile, is love life is dying and his parents redying. He feels as though he's surrounded by death wherever he turns. This is his story, (Winner of Hadassah Magazine's 1994 Harold U. Ribalow Prize for Best Work of Jewish Fiction.)

Weinstock Among the Dying

Young Pierce Phillips, green, naïve, self-assured and with little money, finds himself in Dyea, Alaska. He is soon parted from his money by smooth-talking gamblers. Now, penniless, hungry and with no means to reach the Klondike, he is forced to accept a job hauling supplies for other would-be prospectors over the perilous Chilkoot Pass. During one such expedition he meets Countess Courteau, who plays a major role in his future. His Yukon adventures change Pierce from youth to a man, a seasoned veteran who has learned that love can be a stronger desire than Gold Fever...

Winds of Chance

Hunted?   In the harsh wilderness of the Rocky Mountains, every day presents a new challenge. Nate King and his family have survived by overcoming those challenges, one by one. But in the new valley that is their home, they face perils they've never before known. Some of the most vicious predators on the continent are stalking the Kings and their friends. Nate has gone up against grizzlies, mountain lions, and enraged buffalo, but he's never battled wolverines--cunningly savage killers that know no fear. One wolverine is dangerous enough, but five live in this valley...and they're out for blood.

Wilderness

Wolverine

In twenty-four fifty-three Kalen MacKenna, son of Russell and Alannah MacKenna, and great grandson of Shawn MacKenna is convicted of the brutal murders his wife and father. After his conviction, in a surprise move, the judge orders Kalen placed in cold-stasis instead of imposing the death penalty.

Brazos

Across the Brazos

A fabulous all-new contemporary thriller from the master of the genre – the author of the international bestsellers Midnight Runner, A Fine Night for Dying and Bad Company. Read by Rupert Penry-Jones. Sean Dillon is back in another heart-stopping, adrenalin-laced adventure When the president's right hand men foil a plan to assassinate him. Sean Dillon is called upon to trace the would-be killer's history It appears the assassin is British with Muslim connections, and suddenly Dillon is on a trail that leads him to England, Russia and Iraq, where he prepares for the deadliest challenge of his life. The Jack Higgins name is synonymous with action, pace and breath-taking suspense. He has sold over 250 Million copies of his novels and remains one of the world's best-selling writer's of thriller fiction.

Sean Dillon Series

Dark Justice

An oblique, hard-edged novel tinged with offbeat fantasy, One Hundred Shadows is set in a slum electronics market in central Seoul – an area earmarked for demolition in a city better known for its shiny skyscrapers and slick pop videos. Here, the awkward, tentative relationship between Eungyo and Mujae, who both dropped out of formal education to work as repair-shop assistants, is made yet more uncertain by their economic circumstances, while their matter-of-fact discussion of a strange recent development – the shadows of the slum's inhabitants have started to 'rise' – leaves the reader to make up their own mind as to the nature of this shape-shifting tale. Hwang's spare prose is illuminated by arresting images, quirky dialogue and moments of great lyricism, crafting a deeply affecting novel of perfectly calibrated emotional restraint. Known for her interest in social minorities, Hwang eschews the dreary realism usually employed for such issues, without her social criticism being any less keen. As well as an important contribution to contemporary working-class literature, One Hundred Shadows depicts the little-known underside of a society which can be viciously superficial, complicating the shiny, ultra-modern face which South Korea presents to the world.

One Hundred Shadows

Step into the enchanting world of Louisa May Alcott, one of America's most beloved authors, with this comprehensive collection of her timeless works. From the heartwarming tales of the March sisters in "Little Women" to the adventurous spirit of "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys", this anthology brings together Alcott's most cherished stories in one beautifully curated volume. Born in 1832, Alcott's life was a rich tapestry of experiences that deeply influenced her writing. Raised in the intellectually vibrant communities of Boston and Concord, Massachusetts, she was surrounded by literary luminaries such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. Despite facing financial hardships, Alcott's determination and passion for storytelling led her to create works that have captivated readers for generations. This collection not only includes her famous novels but also features lesser-known gems and her early writing under the pseudonym A. M. Barnard. Each piece showcases Alcott's unique ability to weave compelling narratives with strong, independent characters and themes of family, love, and resilience. Celebrate the enduring legacy of Louisa May Alcott with this definitive collection. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering her work for the first time, these stories will inspire, entertain, and leave a lasting impression: Little Women - Little Men - Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - An Old-Fashioned Girl - Jo's Boys - Eight Cousins - Rose in Bloom: Her Life, Letters, and Journals - Jack and Jill - Flower Fables - A Modern Cinderella; Or, The Little Old Shoe, and Other Stories - Hospital Sketches - Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power - The Mysterious Key and What It Opened - A Garland for Girls - Under the Lilacs - The Abbot's Ghost, or Maurice Treherne's Temptation: A Christmas Story - Work: A Story of Experience - Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag - - Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories - Comic Tragedies - The Louisa Alcott Reader: a Supplementary Reader for the Fourth Year of School - Pauline's Passion and Punishment - Spinning-Wheel Stories - Moods - Eight Cousins - Marjorie's Three Gifts - Lulu's Library - The Candy Country - Rose in Bloom - Silver Pitchers: and Independence, a Centennial Love Story - Mountain-Laurel and Maidenhair - May Flowers - On Picket Duty, and Other Tales . etc.

Collected Works of Louisa May Alcott

Nobody was stopping Leon Moses from settling on the spread he had bought with his pay from long, hard years with the 10th Cavalry. Not the slick lawyer who cheated him on the sale. Not the rustlers who ran off his stock. Not the law that turned its back on him. Not the neighboring ranchers who turned their guns on him. Not the attacking Apaches who turned the sea of grass red with blood. Leon Moses was a black who had to show a lot of folks that courage knew no color, and that they’d stop his bullets before they could stop him from taking what was rightfully his.

Outsider, The

Tenderfoot Harrison Wilke wondered about the three men. Heavily armed, avoiding the town, carrying gold coin in their saddlebags. Alert. Surly. Arrogant. Robbers, Harrison concluded, they must have robbed a bank or a train. Harrison thought about the money in the saddlebags while he worked. He had no idea how much was there or where it might have come from. But he was convinced that these three unpleasant men had come by its possession dishonestly. The question was, what should he do about it, or could do about it? As his hands moved at the routine tasks of dishwashing, he was beginning to get an idea...

Tenderfoot Trilogy

Reaching Colorado

When the price of an unusual picture called a spirit photograph, which some Victorian spiritualists claimed was a photograph of the departed taken during a seance, sells at auction for over a thousand dollars, Flynn Keirnan is determined to discover the story behind it. She soon learns the ghostly images of the woman and two men in the picture were the subjects of a sensational murder trial in 1875 Chicago. A young architect was accused of killing his wife and best friend in what the local press dubbed The Free Love Murders. Flynn tracks the story through many sources, including the trial transcript, a journal kept by one of the victims, and notes from a jailhouse interview with the husband conducted by feminist firebrand Victoria Woodhull for her radical newspaper. Woodhull, also known as a spiritualist, was asked by the accused to contact the spirits of his wife and friend to obtain details about the deaths. Was it a double homicide, a double suicide, or a murder-suicide and, if so, who killed whom? Flynn Keirnan discovers the key to solving the Free Love murders lies in learning the provenance of the photograph itself. When she does she finds that, like Victoria, her own outlook on love has changed.

Séance In Sepia

In 1879, Steve Dancy sells his New York shop and ventures west to explore and write a journal about his adventures. Though he's not looking for trouble, Dancy's infatuation with another man's wife soon embroils him in a deadly feud with Sean Washburn, a Nevada silver baron.

Steve Dancy

Shopkeeper, The

Boothenay Irons possesses a mysterious power that allows her to go back in time and experience the history held within an antique gun. This time it’s a 1911 Colt .45 Automatic and it has a mysterious power of its own. When Boothenay’s fiance, Caleb, picked up the gun he immediately vanished and found himself in the midst of World War I. His only chance to return to the modern world is through Boothenay’s extraordinary power. She must go back to 1911, find Caleb and bring him back. Boothenay is escorted back to 1911 by a mysterious old man whose power is equal to her own, but she is suspicious of the  man and tries to solve the mystery about him while looking for Caleb.

Gunsmith

Shadow Soldier

Out on the frontier, there are two kinds of men. There’s the kind who’s tough with a gun in his hand, who preys on anyone or anything weaker than himself. And then there’s the kind like Stillwater Smith. Long and lean, Stillwater’s a grizzled Civil War veteran. He doesn’t take easily to killing,  but he’s always ready to fight for what he believes in. And you can only push him so far, as Asa Wheeler, wealthy cattle rancher, is about to find out. Wheeler’s shady scheme to take control of local water rights doesn’t set well with Smith. What Wheeler doesn’t understand is that still waters run deep, and when Smith takes a stand, he holds fast. And Stillwater Smith is one man you had better not push too hard.

Stillwater Smith

The old elephant dreams of the past, bitterly aware of what man has done to his way of life.  Teich, a cruel poacher, searches for the one victim that has defied him.  It is up to Masuku, the old mystic, to bring them both to their final destiny.  In a haunting tale, Paul Sullivan explores the changing face of Africa and man’s place in the past and future of this beautiful land...

Spirit Walker

Harrison Wilke is thoroughly sick of Redbluff, Kansas. The town is a boring dead end, filled with unlettered roughnecks. His uncle Stewart - from whom he stands to inherit the Running W Ranch - can’t stand him. Harrison doesn’t even have enough money to get to the big city, where he belongs. There are a few bright spots. Things begin to look up when Uncle Stewart turns up missing and feared dead while chasing rustlers. Then Harrison invests $4000 in a very lucrative and secret deal. Of course Harrison “borrowed” the money from Uncle Stewart’s safe. And Harrison also seems to be winning at love. But things do come crashing down...

Leaving Kansas

In the Christmas season of 1913, Grace Knight’s elegant old hotel on Cuernavaca’s main plaza is the place to see and be seen. Mexico’s landed aristocracy, members of the foreign community, wealthy tourists, and young army officers with their wives flock to the Colonial. Under the ballroom’s hundreds of twinkling electric lights, they dance to old Spanish tunes and to the new beat of ragtime. Outside the city, in the shadows of the valley’s two volcanoes, a company of federal soldiers raids the hacienda of Don Miguel Sanche, hunting for men sympathetic to the cause of the charismatic rebel leader, Emiliano Zapata. In a hailstorm of rifle fire, sixteen-year-old Angela Sanchez’s life takes a horrifying turn. After the soldiers leave, she returns to the ruins of her family’s home. She collects her father’s old Winchester carbine, gathers the survivors among his workers, and rides off in search of Zapata’s Liberating Army of the South. Last Train from Cuernavaca is the story of two strong and ambitious women. For the sake of love, honor, and survival, they become swept up in a Revolution that almost destroys them and their country.

Last Train From Cuernavaca

Buck Duane, the last of the Texas Duanes, was fast on the draw and accurate. But that same prowess with a gun allowed him to kill a man. Now he's on the run.

J P Beaumont

Lone Star Ranger, The

Mando Killion's world was shattered by Santa Anna's brutal invasion of Texas. Scion of a wealthy ranching dynasty, he saw his father die at the Alamo, his mother and brothers murdered, and his beautiful sister taken hostage by a debauched Mexican General. Mando came of age during the most violent days of Texas history, as a hearty band of patriots led by Sam Houston fought a bloody revolution for freedom from tyranny. But Mando had his own personal war to wage, he must free his sister and reclaim his family's legacy or die in the process...

Mando

Was it justice...or revenge? What drove a simple farmer to set out on an impossible quest after a gang of bloodthirsty killerst that raped and murdered hist wife and slit his small son's throat? Their trail led him halfway across the country and deep into

Man Hunter

In 1832, life in the Rocky Mountains was filled with danger and mystery. Indian legends held that deep in secluded valleys lurked bizarre creatures bent on destroying man.

Mountain Devil

For more than a century, Apaches have kept alive the memory of their hero Lozen. This beautiful, valiant warrior and revered shaman fought alongside Geronimo, Cochise, and her own brother, Victorio, holding out against the armies of both the United States and Mexico. Lozen has known since childhood that the spirits have chosen her to defend Apache freedom. As the U.S. Army prepares to move her people to an Arizona reservation, Lozen forsakes marriage and motherhood to fight among the men. Rafe Collins is a young adventurer and a veteran of the Mexican War. On a dangerous journey between El Paso and Santa Fe, he builds an unlikely but enduring rapport with Lozen. Together they must undertake a perilous course that will change their lives and American history forever.

Ghost Warrior

For many bold pioneers headed west, the sweetest sight of all was the Humboldt River, a crooked ribbon of silver snaking through Nevada into California. But to Libby Pike and her family, the Humboldt brought sudden disaster. Stranded with her young daughter, Libby found herself surrounded by hostile renegades and an unforgiving wilderness. Then she stumbled upon a father and his two sons in search of a dream valley where they could settle and prosper. Together, with courage and determination to fight, they would help to tame a harsh and savage wilderness.

Rivers West

Humboldt River, The

Jedidiah will need all his skills and more as he battles the harsh elements of the vast New Mexico deserts.

Jedidiah Boone

Manchester, 1940. By day, Betty works cheerfully with her best friend Sally, now the manager of the salvage depot. By night, they both do their bit for the war effort as Auxiliary Fire Service girls. But Betty wishes she could do more. So when Samuel, a kind and gentle young bookseller, needs help sorting out novels to entertain the boys overseas, Betty volunteers. Anything for the troops! But then Sally's home is destroyed, and her surviving possessions stolen by looters. Desperate to help her friend, Betty could never have expected the guilt when she uncovers what really happened. . . Determined to set things right, Betty sets off to catch the thief. And then the sirens begin, warning of another bombing raid. Can Betty find the strength to finish what she started, despite the threat to everything she holds dear?

The Home Front Girls

Courage for the Home Front Girls

A surprise phone call from her late fiancé's family sends Vivien Lowry of Bloomsbury Girls off on her next adventure. Struggling as a playwright, she moves to Italy both to reckon with her past and create a new future as a scriptwriter at the Cinecittà Studios in Rome. Here she encounters the greatest male bastion of them all, the Vatican. Vivien ends up entangled between the church and the censors, while romantically caught between two men: an enigmatic American film financier who is not who he says he is, and a socialist Italian prince and independent filmmaker who ends up under house arrest over a censored screenplay. Each of them has a wartime experience from their past that they must revisit in order to move on - Vivien most of all.

Every Time We Say Goodbye

On a remote mountaintop somewhere in Europe, accessed by an ancient funicular, a small pharmacy sits on a square. As if attending confession, the townspeople carry their ailments and worries through its doors, in search of healing, reassurance, and a witness to their bodies and the stories of their lives. One day, a young woman arrives in the town to apprentice under its charismatic pharmacist, August Malone. An outsider, she is lulled by the stories and secrets shared by both customers and colleagues, and slowly loses herself in this strange, beguiling, isolated community. As her new boss rises to the position of mayor, exploiting his intimate knowledge of those whose trust he gained, she realises that something sinister is going on around her. Ambiguous, compelling and bewitching, The Weak Spot is a fable about our longing for cures, answers, and an audience, and the silent manipulations of those who hold power in our world.

The Weak Spot

Leo Tolstoy, the famous Russian writer, is recognized as one of the great figures of world literature, and among his works, several novels stand out for their significant impact, such as War and Peace, Anna Karenina, and The Cossacks. The Cossack people are renowned for their courage, bravery, strength, and self-sufficiency. It is within this community that the character Olénin, thrust into their midst by the army, immerses himself fully and undergoes a journey of self-discovery. The Cossacks is a work of rare beauty, possessing an unparalleled literary richness that captivates us with its portrayal of its era and a people who, despite residing in the heart of the country, have their own soul, culture, and unique way of life. It presents an excellent opportunity for discovery or deepening one's understanding of Leo Tolstoy's oeuvre, cementing his status as a giant of world literature.

The Cossacks - Tolstoy

Chelsey Hayden lives by strict codes under her family’s name. When you’re a Hayden, you follow the rules and never stray. Especially when it comes to her brother’s friends being off limits, no matter how handsome and sexy they are. She comes from a wealthy family that has set her life according to plan from school to marriage and career. That is until the dynamics change, and her path crosses with the one she wants to break all the rules for, but she’s scared - scared she’ll reveal her deepest, darkest desires, and there will be no turning back. Xavier Hardy is a man from a humble beginning, working a nine-to-five, while paying off debt and taking care of his family. Falling for his best friends sister wasn’t in the cards. He knows what he wants, and right now, he wants Chelsey, the curvaceous beauty he can’t get out of his head. Now, if only he could convince her to explore her desires and give into temptation. If lust takes over, this once off-limits relationship could spiral out of control. Are they ready to test the boundaries and enjoy the ride? Warning: Novella, adult language, not a fluffy romance, fast paced, explicit sex scenes, with a HFN. Don't listen if you're not into graphic sex scenes.

Wet Heat

Fyodor Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment" is a literary masterpiece that delves into the profound psychological and moral complexities of its characters against the gritty backdrop of 19th-century St. Petersburg. The novel follows the tormented and impoverished former student, Rodion Raskolnikov, who grapples with the idea of committing a morally justifiable crime to alleviate his financial woes. As he executes a heinous act, the narrative unfolds with meticulous detail, unraveling the psychological consequences of guilt and the haunting effects of moral transgression on Raskolnikov's tortured conscience. Dostoevsky weaves a tapestry of suspense, philosophical introspection, and social commentary, exploring themes of redemption, existentialism, and the human capacity for both cruelty and compassion. Set against the harsh realities of poverty, "Crime and Punishment" is not merely a crime novel but a profound exploration of the human condition. Dostoevsky's rich characterizations, intricate plot, and deep philosophical inquiries make this novel a timeless exploration of morality and the consequences of one's actions. Through Raskolnikov's tumultuous journey, readers are invited to confront profound questions about morality, justice, and the nature of human redemption, making "Crime and Punishment" an enduring classic that continues to captivate and challenge readers across generations.

Crime & Punishment

YOUNG BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE THE PORT OF BRISTOL 1690 Book 1 of 6 – The Great Spud Cannon Battle In late 1680s Bristol, young Edward Teach and his crew of adventurous kids—Israel, Benjamin, Charles, and Anne Bonny—embark on a daring spud cannon battle against a rival crew aboard The Salty Pickle, their weathered fishing boat. Edward, a natural leader, commands his team with precision: Benjamin’s spud cannons, Charles’s water bombs, and Anne’s fierce screams give them the upper hand. After a fierce battle, they defeat The Rusty Anchor and celebrate their victory. Edward dreams of future adventures, knowing this is just the beginning for his loyal crew, bound by friendship and a shared thirst for adventure. This is the first of six audiobooks in the series, the others will become available in the very near future and I do hope you enjoy this second instalment, and it's only $3, all subsequent will remain at that price as I would not like price to be a barrier to your enjoyment. I have worked very hard and meticulously to provide you with an enjoyable experience, the initial opening credit music which does run to approximately 2 minutes sets the scene, so to speak, accordion, fiddle, harmonica and bango in a classical sea shanty jig called Edwards Journey”(through this story). The closing music ends the tale looking forward to the next story at about 2 minutes long and the same musical instruments and is called Edwards Voyage (to the next story). Blackbeard's real name was Edward Teach. The story itself runs to about 13 minutes is is narrated in my own voice. I do hope you and your family, if applicable, enjoy this audiobook and let me know what you think, there are a lot more to come! Christopher Allen - At your service

Young Blackbeard the Pirate - The Port of Bristol 1690

2020 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite & 2023 IAN Book of the Year Awards Finalist. Polishing Jade is a Christian novel that is centered around a woman's journey through faith, healing, and transformation. Jade Gentry is a shy introvert with an old soul and an abusive, alcoholic father. One night after a loud poker party, a drunken friend of Jade's father sneaks into her room and commits an unthinkable act. Scared and afraid, Jade seeks shelter at Taylor's General Store, where her friend Dillon, a young African American store clerk, works. Jade confides in him about the assault and longs for him to protect her and cover the pain, but in the 1960s rural Mississippi, such friendships could cost them their lives. This heartfelt novel hosts a unique cast of characters that all play a role in developing Jade's remarkable makeover in Polishing Jade.

Polishing Jade

After Pearl's home is destroyed in the Exeter Blitz, so too are her dreams of performing onstage. Finding work as a bus conductress instead, a chance encounter revives her hopes once more, and soon she is singing for the troops alongside new friend Ivy. When agent Gordon Gold approaches them, Ivy jumps to sign with him and sets off for the bright lights of London. But Pearl is wary of the charming man and decides to stay, watching her friend go with a heavy heart. A year later, while Pearl is struck mute by an illness, Ivy returns - and is quick to seize the chance to fill Pearl's place, singing with the band. Once more, Pearl's dreams are threatened. Will she ever become a star?

Sisters' War

These Wartime Dreams

Caught between enemy lines - can they survive?1914, HampshireJack Barlow has a dream. For generations his family have been in service at Trenwith Estate. If he can survive the ravages of war, he'll return home to build his own mechanic business and become master of his own destiny.Louise Saint-Claire, is battling against the odds to run her family farmhouse in German occupied France after her abusive husband is taken prisoner by the Germans. She is determined to survive this brutal and bloody war.But fate throws Jack and Louise together when she finds the wounded British soldier and she decides to risk everything to keep him safeWhat chance can one woman and one man have when caught between the French Resistance and the German army?Previously Published as Love and War by Linda Sole

Louise's War (Unabridged)

Джек Лондон (1876 -1916) — американский журналист и писатель. Лондон прошел сквозь жернова золотой лихорадки, обозревал русско-японскую войну и участвовал в деятельности социалистического движения в Соединенных Штатах. Свой жизненный опыт он использовал для написания захватывающих рассказов и романов о человеческих исканиях и жестокости северной пустоши — и стал первым писателем в Америке, который смог хорошо заработать на своем творчестве. В сборник вошло три рассказа Джека Лондона: «Любовь к жизни», гимн человеческой стойкости и силе, «Костер», история о гибельной самоуверенности в условиях экстремального холода, и «Мексиканец», рассказ о борьбе, в которой проиграть битву значит проиграть революцию. Все рассказы публикуются на английском языке без адаптации и сокращений.

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Mothers talk about impossible choices. But, as I look at my daughter in a hospital bed, her red hair fanning out around her, my heart feels literally torn in two. Should I risk my son’s life to save my daughter, or keep my little boy safe and watch my precious girl slip away? My darling daughter Tara has a rare form of cancer and there’s nothing I can do. At eleven years old, she’s already been so brave, but my sweet girl is hanging on by her fingernails. She has one last chance: a bone marrow transplant from her little brother. But nine-year-old Callum has an autoimmune disease, and there’s a chance it will put him at risk. It’s life or death for one of my children and I have to make this decision alone. I wish there was someone by my side to help me and my family through this terrible time. But life has hit us so hard recently. A few months ago, my beloved husband died in a tragic accident and now I might lose Tara too. All I want to do is to protect my children: so much has been taken from us already. I hope for a miracle, but my daughter is running out of days, and I have to choose. If I make the wrong choice, will I lose one of my precious children forever? Totally heartbreaking and gripping fiction about parenting, loss and finding light in the darkest of times. If you love Jodi Picoult, Kate Hewitt and Jojo Moyes, this novel will stay in your heart forever.

An Impossible Choice

"Sons and Lovers" by D.H. Lawrence delves into the intricate dynamics of the Morel family, set in a small mining community in early 20th-century England. The novel focuses on Paul Morel and his intense, often suffocating relationship with his mother, Gertrude. Disillusioned with her marriage to Walter, a miner prone to drinking and quarreling, Gertrude channels her affection and ambitions into her sons, particularly Paul. His journey from childhood to adulthood is marked by his struggle to forge his own identity under the shadow of his mother's powerful influence. His relationships with Miriam Leivers, a spiritual and gentle girl, and Clara Dawes, a passionate and independent woman, are deeply affected by his bond with his mother. Miriam's deep love is met with Paul's resistance due to his fear of entanglement and his mother's disapproval, while Clara offers a different dynamic but still leaves Paul conflicted between desire and loyalty. The novel explores themes of industrialization, class struggle, and the quest for personal fulfillment against societal norms. Lawrence's vivid portrayal of the Nottinghamshire countryside and the mining community's harsh realities provides a rich backdrop for the characters' emotional and psychological struggles. The death of Paul's mother becomes a turning point, forcing him to confront his desires and fears, ultimately leaving him at a crossroads between his past and the possibility of a future free from his mother's dominance. Through Paul's story, Lawrence offers a profound critique of human relationships, capturing the complexities of love, guilt, and the quest for liberation. "Sons and Lovers" is a poignant reflection on the enduring impact of family ties and the struggle for individual identity.

Sons & Lovers

In "The Permanent Husband," Fyodor Dostoevsky crafts a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that unfolds against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia. The novella follows the story of Velchaninov, a cynical and jaded aristocrat who finds himself entangled in a web of deceit when he becomes embroiled in the marital troubles of his friend Trusotsky. As Velchaninov navigates the complexities of human relationships and grapples with his own moral compass, he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and the true nature of his desires. Dostoevsky's narrative is a masterclass in psychological depth and moral ambiguity, as he explores the intricacies of love, loyalty, and the search for meaning in a world fraught with uncertainty. Through Velchaninov's journey, readers are invited to confront their own assumptions and prejudices, grappling with the timeless questions of identity, responsibility, and the pursuit of happiness. As the novella unfolds, Dostoevsky weaves a tale that is at once suspenseful and thought-provoking, leaving readers pondering the nature of love and the complexities of human nature long after the final page is turned.

The Permanent Husband

'A great book, an important book that will start a discussion that needs to be had…my heart was in my mouth' Marian Keyes 'Exhilarating, viscerally thrilling and SO timely - an ambitious dark comedy that really delivers. Hugely smart, with so much emotional depth and resonance' Daisy Buchanan 'Sharp, dark and outrageously funny,' Marianne Levy 'This is an honest, funny, devastating and timely book' Jenny Colgan Don't Make Me Laugh balances anger and humour with the deftest of touches. It is a story about power and control and manipulation, about gendered roles in both the workplace and our personal lives, and about how women are set up in competition with each other. And ultimately – satisfyingly – it's a story about fighting back.

Don't Make Me Laugh

Welcome to Hathaway House. Rehab Center. Safe Haven. Second chance at life and love. Dealing with the loss of his right leg was one thing, but dealing with his missing left arm was more than Wesley can handle. He can hide the prosthetic leg. However, the arm is damn-near impossible to make look normal. And being normal mattered—or so he thought. Alba is a therapist at Hathaway House, helping the patients come to terms with their new reality, in order to have the highest-functioning future possible. Wesley is on her roster, but, as their sessions progress, a connection builds that is hard to resist—or to ignore. But she has to stay professional. Yet, when she points out a few issues to help him change his perspective, their friendship hits a rocky spot. Needing to find her balance again, she pulls back. Only when Wesley accidentally meets a young girl, visiting her father at the center, does Wesley get the paradigm shift he needs. The transformation is there within his reach, if he makes the effort. And the results will be worth it. He knows that. As Alba once again returns to his inner circle, he realizes just how much effort he’s willing to put in to get everything he wants.

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