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  The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. It was first published on 14 October 1892; the individual stories had been serialised in The Strand Magazine between July 1891 and June 1892. The stories are not in chronological order, and the only characters common to all twelve are Holmes and Dr. Watson. The stories are related in first-person narrative from Watson's point of view.
  In general the stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes identify, and try to correct, social injustices. Holmes is portrayed as offering a new, fairer sense of justice. The stories were well received, and boosted the subscriptions figures of The Strand Magazine, prompting Doyle to be able to demand more money for his next set of stories. The first story, "A Scandal in Bohemia", includes the character of Irene Adler, who, despite being featured only within this one story by Doyle, is a prominent character in modern Sherlock Holmes adaptations, generally as a love interest for Holmes. Doyle included four of the twelve stories from this collection in his twelve favourite Sherlock Holmes stories, picking "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" as his overall favourite.
  
  Content: I. A Scandal in Bohemia / II. The Red-Headed League / III. A Case of Identity / IV. The Boscombe Valley Mystery / V. The Five Orange Pips / VI. The Man with the Twisted Lip / VII. The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / VIII. The Adventure of the Speckled Band / IX. The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb / X. The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor / XI. The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet / XII. The Adventure of the Copper Beeches

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  Tu'ver - Science Fiction...

  Elin Wyn

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  When you know you’re going to die young, you can react in a few ways. 
  Harden your heart. Fight destiny. 
  Or roll with the hand you’re dealt and enjoy what time you have. 
  Archivist Mariella thought all hope of a cure for her disease had been lost long before the Xathi invaded. 
  The war sped up her timeline, nothing more. 
  The warriors of the Vengeance? Friends only. 
  Even if one of them calls to her heart and sparks new desires within her… 
  Tu’ver and the rest of the K’ver people esteem logic and order above all. 
  He has a function. 
  To fight with the crew of the Vengeance. To kill the Xathi. To avenge his people. 
  So why is he so drawn to the gentle human, Mariella? 
  And when there’s a chance to obtain information that may cure her, why would he risk everything to save her? 
  In the war between logic and passion, there can be only one victor. 
  Tu'ver is the third book in the science fiction romance series Conquered World. Each book features the romance of a new couple, with protective alien warriors and women who don't put up with their nonsense. No cheating, no cliffhangers, HEA guaranteed!

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  Living the Dream at Puddleduck...

  Della Galton

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  The next wonderfully warm read in the uplifting series set on Puddleduck Farm by Della Galton 
  Life would be idyllic if everyone else was on the same page… 
  Puddleduck Vets Practice is busier than ever. Phoebe Dashwood is juggling the usual crazy animal antics of her quirky clients, whilst organising the wedding of her bridezilla grandmother and thankfully dating her perfect man. 
  Phoebe loves every minute of being a New Forest vet, even if she hardly has time to catch her breath. If only she could find some quality time for her and the man of her dreams, life would be perfect. 
  When an ex’s heartbreak stirs up some emotions from the past, Phoebe realises she must deal with some unfinished business. It would seem a miracle is needed to pull off a happy ending for everyone – but is it within Phoebe's power to work miracles? 
  Upliftiing, poignant and feel-good ficiton, perfect for the fans of Alison Sherlock, Sarah Hope and Lisa Hobman 
  What everyone is saying about Puddleduck Farm: 
  'A delightful story, in what promises to be a wonderful new series, full of fun and animal drama!' - Jo Bartlett 
  'A Wonderful Series of heartening books. The whole Puddleduck series of books is utterly delightful. I could not stop reading them. The characters both human and animal are totally believable and made me wish I could meet them in real life.' - Reader Review 
  'A beautifully written, gentle story about self-acceptance, family and friendship.' -Sarah Bennett 
  'Lovely storyline with a couple of interesting turns. Enjoyed the easy and a times light hearted story. Looking to the next book' - Reader Review 
  'Puddleduck Farm will find its way into your heart - a wonderfully cosy read!' - Fay Keenan 
  'A wonderful Read.This is the fourth book in the Puddleduck Farm series, and if anything the books are getting better - and I thought the first ones were excellent. I really didn't want to put the book down.' - Reader Review 
  'A warm, delightful read full of friendship and family with a touch of love on the horizon ... I can't wait to see what happens next at Puddleduck Farm!' - Helen Rolfe 
  'A gorgeous start to a heart-warming new series, filled with engaging characters and a delightful cast of animals. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Puddleduck Farm!’ - Jill Steeples

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  Red Sword

  Bora Chung

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  Amid a literal fog of war on a disputed planet, a woman is thrust into battle, forced to fight in her captors' war. With an empire at her back, ready to kill her at the slightest hesitation, this slaveturned- reluctant hero must battle through an unknown enemy, scientific abominations, and truly alien terrain to uncover the truth about her identity and that of her enslaved companions.Chung's novel—told in sparse, evocative prose and expertly translated by Anton Hur—draws on the real history of Korean soldiers who fought and died in a war against Russia on behalf of the Qing Dynasty. Red Sword combines stunning world-building with a thought-provoking challenge to readers: what does it mean to wield power over others?

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  The Descendant

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  "The Descendant" is a story fragment by H.P. Lovecraft, believed to have been written in 1927. It was first published in the journal Leaves in 1938, after Lovecraft's death. The story begins with a narrator explaining that he is on his deathbed and feels the need to share a particular story before he dies. He tells of a quiet and slightly mad older man who lives in the Gray's Inn with his pet cat. The man is haggard and haunted, looking older than his years and terrified of church bells. A young man named Williams (the narrator) moves into the Inn and tries to befriend the old man and get him to share his knowledge. It is revealed that the man is Lord Northam of England. Williams' attempts are largely rebuked until one day, Williams acquires a copy of the Necronomicon, the book of the dead that captures the minds of so many intrigued by the dark arts...

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  The Open Boat

  Stephen Crane

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  The Open Boat is a short story by Stephen Crane, inspired by his own harrowing experience as a shipwreck survivor. The narrative follows four men—a captain, an oiler named Billie, a cook, and a correspondent—stranded in a small lifeboat after their ship, the Commodore, sinks off the coast of Florida.As they navigate the turbulent sea, the captain, despite being injured, directs the others while the cook bails water and the correspondent and oiler take turns rowing. They spot a lighthouse in the distance, igniting hope for rescue. However, as they approach, they realize no help is forthcoming. 

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