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  A Rich Woman - From their pens...

  Katharine Tynan

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  Katharine Tynan was born on 23rd January 1859 into a large family in Clondalkin, County Dublin. 
  The family business was cattle rearing and the farmhouse, set with the mountains for a backdrop, was a wonderful world for a young mind to learn and imagine. 
  She was educated at the convent school, St Catherine of Sienna, in Drogheda.  A stubborn streak inhibited her ability to learn as easily as the school wished. However she did learn on her own terms and soon began to take her ‘forbidden literature’, hidden in her clothing, to her loft in a stable hideaway.  
  Until she turned seventeen nothing appeared to point to a literary career.  But some verse printed in a Dublin newspaper changed everything. It led to a sonnet being printed in the Spectator.  Thereafter the Graphic published several others and even paid a half guinea for the privilege.   
  In 1884 Katharine dispatched herself to London and made an abiding friendship in Alice Meynell.  Alice was an established poet and helped, with her husband Wilfred, to publish many poets. The following year it was arranged for the publication of her first poetry volume, ‘Louise de la Vallière’.  
  She formed valuable friendships with the poets Gerard Manley Hopkins, William Butler Yeats and later Francis Ledwidge.  
  As she gathered friends and contacts into her life her literary output began to gather pace. Katharine had begun to write prose for the Speaker and for the Scots and National Observer.  
  In 1892 she married Henry Albert Hinkson, a fellow writer and a barrister.  They moved to England and had five children although two were to tragically die in infancy.   
  By now her output was prolific and ranged from poetry to novels to short stories.  It would later include a biography and further extend to editing and reviewing.   
  In 1912 the family returned to Claremorris, County Mayo, when her husband was appointed magistrate, a post he held until his early death in 1919.     
  Tynan is sometimes grouped amongst the War Poets of the First World War. Her experience was not direct but as a Mother with one son serving in France and another in Palestine, the emotions, fears and doubts are expressed in a beautiful and heart-felt way.  
  Involved in the Irish Literary Revival, Tynan expressed concern for feminist causes, the poor, and the effects of World War I in her work. She also meditated on her Catholic faith. 
  She is said to have written over 100 novels, 12 collections of short stories, plays and many volumes of enduring poetry as well as five volumes of autobiography. 
  Katharine Tynan Hinkson died at age 72 on 2nd April 1931 in London and is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery.

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  The Complete Novels of H G Wells

  H. G. Wells

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  What if the future could warn us about the present?
  
  The Complete Novels of H. G. Wells brings together the groundbreaking fiction of one of the greatest imaginative minds in literary history. Often called the father of modern science fiction, Wells used speculative ideas not only to thrill readers, but to explore humanity, progress, power, and moral responsibility.
  
  This comprehensive collection includes Wells's visionary novels—stories of time travel, invisible men, alien invasions, and scientific ambition—alongside socially conscious works that examine class, evolution, and the direction of civilization. His clear, provocative storytelling blends imagination with insight in ways that remain strikingly relevant.
  
  Bold, intelligent, and endlessly influential, Wells's novels shaped science fiction and modern thought alike.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll explore:
  
  All major novels by H. G. Wells in one complete collection
  
  Iconic works such as The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, and The Invisible Man
  
  The foundations of modern science fiction and speculative thought
  
  A cornerstone of British and world literature
  
  Adapted countless times for film, radio, and television, H. G. Wells's novels continue to inspire readers, writers, and dreamers around the world.
  
  Look forward by reading the past. Buy now and experience the complete novels of H. G. Wells.

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  Morella

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  "Morella" is a short story in the Gothic horror genre by 19th-century American author and critic Edgar Allan Poe.
  An unnamed narrator, deeply affected by his friend Morella, marries her despite not feeling romantic love, drawn instead by an indefinable, intense connection. Morella, a reclusive and profoundly erudite woman, immerses him in her mystical studies, particularly German metaphysical texts on identity, pantheism, and reincarnation. Over time, the narrator grows disturbed by her eerie presence, her cold touch, and her otherworldly voice, which shift his joy into horror. As Morella's health declines, marked by tuberculosis-like symptoms, he secretly wishes for her death, tormented by her unsettling gaze and cryptic demeanor.

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  Chivalry - From their pens to...

  Ricardo Fernandez Garcia

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  The bookshelves of World literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From their countries and continents their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Ricardo Fernandez Garcia.

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  Shawl straps

  Louisa May Alcott

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  Shawl-Straps by Louisa May Alcott is a part of the Aunt Jo’s Scrap Bag series. The book follows the real exploits of Louisa May Alcott and her sister May as they travel through Europe in 1870-71, unencumbered by any male solicitude or patronage, along with their sidekick, Alice Bartlett. The story involves a mysterious lady in green velvet with many diamonds, and a shabby, speechless companion, who sailed about the ship, regardless of the rumors told of her.

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  The Phantom Rickshaw and Other...

  Rudyard Kipling

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  "Not every ghost haunts a castle; some haunt the open road in the midday sun."
  
  In this chilling collection, Rudyard Kipling proves that the bright sun of the Indian subcontinent can be just as terrifying as a dark English manor. The title story, The Phantom Rickshaw, follows Jack Pansay, a man haunted by the literal apparition of the woman he spurned—a ghost that only he can see, appearing in a yellow-paneled rickshaw amidst the fashionable crowds of Simla. From the claustrophobic nightmare of a "living graveyard" in The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes to the eerie whispers of the supernatural in the barracks, Kipling explores the thin veil between reality and madness. These are not just ghost stories; they are psychological thrillers that examine guilt, isolation, and the uncanny friction between East and West.
  
  The Horror of the Mind: What makes Kipling's ghosts so effective is their ambiguity. Is Jack Pansay truly seeing a specter, or is he crumbling under the weight of his own moral failures? Kipling was a pioneer of the "psychological ghost," where the supernatural serves as a manifestation of a character's internal decay.
  
  The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes: Often considered a precursor to modern "weird fiction," this standout story features a man trapped in a literal pit of the "living dead." It is a visceral, terrifying exploration of social collapse and the loss of reason that remains one of Kipling's most disturbing achievements.
  
  Why It Is a Must-Read: The Phantom Rickshaw offers a unique perspective on the Victorian ghost story. By transplanting gothic tropes into the vivid, dusty, and complex landscape of India, Kipling created a brand of horror that feels both exotic and intimately human. It is essential reading for fans of classic suspense and anyone interested in the darker side of the colonial imagination.
  
  Experience the ghosts of the Himalayas. Purchase "The Phantom Rickshaw and Other Ghost Stories" today.

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