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Step into the vibrant world of the 1890s with At the Gate of Samaria, where Clytie Davenant, a determined young woman, breaks free from the confines of her familys restrictive country life to pursue her passion for art in London. Sharing a studio off the iconic King’s Road, she immerses herself in the lively bohemian scene and forms connections with an eclectic circle of creatives. However, her pursuit of independence leads her into a hasty marriage, revealing the profound challenges faced by women in late Victorian society. This debut novel by the author poignantly explores the struggles ...

Two young friends are united in their grief for their lost mothers and increasingly begin to struggle with their own feelings for each other. They plan an idyllic holiday at the family's ancentral home in Norfolk during the summer of 1914, but their inner emotional battles are thrown into further turmoil as the Balkan Crisis turns to war. One has to remain in England with his father, the other is to also return home with his father — a German navy officer. Now separated for the duration of the war, will peace bring a happy reunion?

Dive into a world of delightful short bedtime stories designed especially for young children. Each tale is not only entertaining but also rich with educational insights that help little ones discover the joys of farm life. From learning about adorable farm animals to the magic of planting and baking, these stories weave practical knowledge into the fabric of fun, ensuring a delightful end to the day. (Summary by Laurie Banza)

Five thrilling soundtrack adventures from the early days of Doctor Who, featuring serials lost from the TV archive. The pictures may be lost, but each of these stories survives as a soundtrack recording. Remastered, and with additional linking narration, they can be enjoyed once more. In Marco...

Do you feel like eating well has turned into a full-time job? Planning meals, thinking about food all day, starting diets that work for a while… and then quietly fall apart? Well, I have a few things to tell you. You’re probably not lazy. You’re probably not lacking willpower. You’re just tired of managing food all the time. You eat, and a few hours later you’re hungry again. You try to eat “properly,” yet you still feel bloated, heavy, or unfocused. Energy comes and goes. Weight slowly creeps up.

Set against the backdrop of World War I in a quaint English town, The Red Planet unfolds through the eyes of Major Duncan Meredyth, a disabled veteran of the Boer Wars. As he navigates the challenges of life and strives to maintain harmony for himself and those he loves, he is burdened by a dark secret linked to one of the villages beloved figures. This captivating narrative was a bestseller in the United States in 1917, offering a poignant exploration of duty, sacrifice, and the complexity of human relationships. (Summary by Miss Stav)

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today's often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.

In June of 1816, while on a journey with Lord Byron (for whom he was serving as personal physician), John William Polidori found himself in Lake Geneva in the company of a teenage Mary Wollstonecraft, her future husband Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary's stepsister, Claire Clairmont. On a dark and stormy night, Byron suggested they each sit down and attempt to write an original ghost story.

Greetings, illustrious detectives! Welcome to Within the Donut Hole: a Benoit Blanc podcast. Join us as we investigate the case files of the beloved, groundbreaking cinematic mysteries created by Rian Johnson. With a tip of the hat, we invite you into an in-depth and at times delightfully mysterious conversation exploring the world of Benoit Blanc. Each episode dives within the donut hole itself, unpacking Blanc’s methods, monologues, and mysteries lurking beneath the surface of Knives Out, Glass Onion, Wake Up Dead Man, and beyond. Where the truth rarely sits at the center. It’s a new ...

Crimes of passion are as old as love itself. A man, a woman, a weapon: it's the perfect recipe for love gone wrong. And Murder for Love: Murder for Men is the perfect—and only—collection of love stories with a delectable devious twist: Murder. Eight works of short fiction from the very best male writers inside—and out—of the mystery field provide compelling listening in this distinctive collection.

This is a brief account of an ordinary soldier's experiences at Ypres during the early part of World War I. Reginald Davis was a young boy who worked at the publishers Hodder & Stoughton, but like many others of his generation left his workplace to join the army and fight at Ypres and the Somme. It was John Ernest Hodder Williams who, after Davis returned to the offices of Hodder & Stoughton as one of the war-wounded — minus fingers and with other injuries — decided to put Davis' experiences between two covers.

Spies come in all shapes and sizes but all of the spies in this volume are decidedly not like the urbane British agent James Bond, who regularly saves the world. These spies are on a missionand whether that’s saving their own lives, or the lives of many others imperilled by their Nation’s foes.

In this volume we bring together men of the cloth, those people of faith who spent most of their lives in devotional duties in the service of one so they could, in their spare time, serve another.

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the North-West who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the East of England who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the East Midlands who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

You’ve tried the productivity hacks. You’ve read the playbooks. You’ve chased the next big thing—only to find yourself stuck, burned out, or still searching for the missing piece. Next Level Self is not another advice book. It’s a blueprint for transformation, told through the stories of real entrepreneurs who reinvented themselves by doing less, aligning more, and finally building businesses that felt like them. In this powerhouse collection, ten growth-minded experts reveal the moment everything changed—the pivot that unlocked clarity, confidence, and sustainable success.

If you're a fan of dark humor and dumb comedy then this might just be your show. We're just 3 midwestern dudes who can laugh at anything, and make fun of everything. From bits like "What's the backstory" to mad libs, this show is a no holds barred approach to life and all its weirdness.

America's #1 business podcast focused on real estate, investing and founders. We also feature and engage with politicians, influencers and important people that are changing our world.Learn the secrets of successful real estate investments. Hear the journeys of remarkable startup founders. Dive into thought-provoking political dialogues. Get exclusive insights from influential personalities and discover proven investment strategies for financial growth. Never miss an episode, follow us now and stay ahead of the curve!

A college football podcast for everyone... and everyone else. John Buhler and Cody Williams break down the biggest and littlest college football stories every week to bring the joy of this dumb, beautiful sport to every fan and could-be fan.