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  Escaping Dreamland - A Novel

  Charlie Lovett

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  Robert Parrish’s childhood obsession with series books like the Hardy Boys and Tom Swift inspired him to become an author. Just as his debut novel becomes a bestseller, his relationship with his girlfriend, Rebecca, begins to fall apart. Robert realizes he must confront his secret demons by fulfilling a youthful promise to solve a mystery surrounding his favorite series—the Tremendous Trio. 
  Guided by twelve tattered books and an unidentified but tantalizing fragment of a story, Robert journeys into the history of the books that changed his life, hoping they can help him once again. His odyssey takes him to 1906 Manhattan, a time of steamboats, boot blacks, and Fifth Avenue mansions, but every discovery he makes only leads to more questions. 
  Robert’s quest intertwines with the stories of three young people trying to define their places in the world at the dawn of a new and exciting century. Magda, Gene, and Tom not only write the children’s books that Robert will one day love, together they explore the vibrant city on their doorstep, from the Polo Grounds to Coney Island’s Dreamland, drawing the reader into the Gilded Age as their own friendships deepen. 
  The connections between the authors, their creations, and Robert’s redemptive journey make for a beautifully crafted novel that is an ode to the children’s series books of our past, to New York City, and above all, to the power of love and friendship.

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  Murder by Moonrise

  Patrice McDonough

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  1867: For commoners and nobility alike, the Isle of Wight is an ideal holiday destination. Queen Victoria and her family frequently spend time at Osborne House, their stunning coastal residence. For the next few days the island will also be home to Dr. Julia Lewis, who is traveling with her grandfather and her great-aunt. But despite the pleasant surroundings, Julia is beset by worries.Julia and Inspector Richard Tennant grew close during their last investigation, but he abruptly left England on a dangerous chase. She has heard nothing from him in weeks; meanwhile her maid, Kate, is nervous about rising anti-Irish sentiment. Editorials call for harsh retaliation against those determined to rid Ireland of British rule.When Julia is called to perform an autopsy on drowning victim Lizzie Dowling, a young, Irish-born servant at Osborne House and a favorite of Princess Louise, she discovers that the girl was pregnant. Was her death a suicide? The distraught princess is eager for answers, and as Julia digs deeper, a second tragedy points to murder and perhaps a political scandal. There are rumors of smugglers funneling weapons to Ireland—and assassins who would target the Queen herself. Motives abound but time is in short supply—and every day brings deeper urgency and threats that neither riches nor royalty may withstand . . .

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  The Pathfinder

  James Fenimore Cooper

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  The Pathfinder by James Fenimore Cooper is a compelling historical adventure that continues the saga of the legendary frontiersman Natty Bumppo, also known as Pathfinder. Set against the backdrop of the American wilderness during the 18th century, the novel masterfully blends action, romance, and moral reflection, offering readers an immersive journey into a world shaped by courage, loyalty, and survival.
  
  The story follows Pathfinder as he serves as a guide for a small party traveling through dangerous and unfamiliar territory. Tasked with escorting a young woman to a remote military outpost, he must navigate treacherous landscapes, hidden waterways, and the constant threat of conflict. Along the way, he faces not only physical dangers but also emotional challenges that test his values and sense of honor.
  
  As the journey unfolds, relationships deepen and tensions rise, revealing the complexities of trust, love, and duty. Pathfinder, known for his deep connection to nature and his unwavering moral code, finds himself confronting feelings and decisions that challenge his solitary way of life. His interactions with both companions and adversaries highlight the delicate balance between civilization and the untamed world.
  
  Cooper vividly captures the beauty and peril of the natural environment, while also exploring themes of identity, sacrifice, and the clash between different cultures and ways of life. Through its rich storytelling and memorable characters, The Pathfinder offers a timeless tale of adventure and introspection.
  
  A key installment in the Leatherstocking Tales, this novel stands as both an exciting narrative and a thoughtful exploration of the frontier spirit, where bravery and integrity define the path forward.

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  History of Tom Jones A Foundling

  Henry Fielding

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  Tom Jones is considered one of the first prose works describable as a novel. The novel is divided into 18 smaller books. Tom Jones is a foundling discovered on the property of a very kind, wealthy landowner, Squire Allworthy. Tom grows into a vigorous and lusty, yet honest and kind-hearted, youth. He develops affection for his neighbor's daughter, Sophia Western. On one hand, their love reflects the romantic comedy genre popular in 18th-century Britain. However, Tom's status as a bastard causes Sophia's father and Allworthy to oppose their love; this criticism of class friction in society acted as a biting social commentary. The inclusion of prostitution and sexual promiscuity in the plot was also original for its time, and also acted as the foundation for criticism of the book's "lowness." (Summary from Wikipedia)

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  The Man in the Canary Waistcoat

  Susan Grossey

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  Regency London is not all romance, society balls and dashing dukes - and magistrates' constable Sam Plank is more than aware of it. 
  In this new mystery set in 1825, Constable Sam Plank suspects there may be a link between a suicide, an embezzler, an arsonist and a thief. No corner of Regency London is untouched by these crimes, as he travels from the mansions of St James’s back to his own childhood haunts among the dank alleyways of Wapping. As his steadfast wife becomes involved in his investigations, and with a keen young police officer now under his command, Sam finds himself leading them all into a confrontation with some ruthless and brutal adversaries – one of whom he had hoped never to see again.

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  Neverness

  Fairoz Ahmad

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  There are obscure emotions that reside in every one of us, where language cannot reach, because its waters are too deep. A lot was going on in 1979. Most Malay villages were long gone or in their dying days. Malay rock began its unstoppable rise with the emergence of its first influential rock band, while drugs were just across the street. And on one Friday night that year, during the final months in the life of the once major Malay village of Engku Aman in Geylang Serai, 15-year-old Alia left her house and vanished without a trace. In the aftermath of her disappearance, the protective layers in the lives of three other young people who knew her begin unpeeling as they struggle to make sense of her disappearance and their lives in a period of immense social and cultural change. 
   
  A poignant coming-of-age historical novel that captures what it might have felt like to live in Engku Aman, for which there is little formal historical accounting. While there are many historical novels in Sing Lit that centre the Chinese Singaporean experience, Neverness centres the Malay experience and immerses readers in the heyday of Malay rock. Suitable for both young adults and adults.

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