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  We Shall Pass

  Clifford Thurlow

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  1936. Spain erupts in civil war. The Republic forms an International Brigade and calls for volunteers to combat a Nationalist uprising led by General Franco. 
  After his best friend Jimmy is killed by a police baton on a hunger march to London, Glaswegian Robbie Gillan has a fist fight with the mortician. The police are called and sympathetic nurse Alice Sheridan gives Robbie £5 when he tells her he wants to join the battle in Spain. 
  Alice's twin brother Simon argues with his father over Spain and leaves on the night ferry for Paris where the volunteers are gathering. In a knife fight with Franco loyalists, Robbie Gillan saves Simon's life and the two men, opposites in class and temperament, cross France and climb the Pyrenees to Spain. Alice, drawn by emotions that are not entirely clear to her, soon follows with the Red Cross. 
  The battle cry of the Spanish Republic was No pasarán. Pasaremos. They shall not pass. We Shall Pass – the defining spirit of this gripping novel that takes us into the heart of war and reveals the enduring power of love, hope and defiance as Robbie and Alice must overcome every obstacle to be together.

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  Hard Cash

  Charles Reade

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  Hard Cash by Charles Reade is a gripping Victorian novel that combines social critique, psychological tension, and dramatic storytelling to expose the injustices of institutional power and financial corruption. First published in the 19th century, the novel offers a compelling examination of greed, deception, and the misuse of authority within both the financial and medical worlds.
  
  At the center of the narrative is Alfred Hardie, a young man of integrity who becomes entangled in a web of fraud and manipulation orchestrated by those closest to him. As financial ambitions and deceit spiral out of control, Alfred finds himself wrongfully confined in a private asylum—an experience that reveals the alarming ease with which individuals could be stripped of their freedom under the guise of mental illness.
  
  Through vivid and often unsettling scenes, Reade sheds light on the harsh realities of asylum practices of the time, raising questions about sanity, justice, and the abuse of institutional systems. The novel also follows the determined efforts of those who seek to uncover the truth and restore justice, highlighting themes of resilience, loyalty, and moral courage.
  
  Blending suspense with social commentary, Hard Cash stands as both an engaging narrative and a powerful critique of the structures that enable exploitation and injustice. Charles Reade's vivid storytelling and commitment to reform make this novel a thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers interested in history, ethics, and the complexities of human behavior.

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  Orders is Orders

  L. Ron Hubbard

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  The Chinese city of Shunkien is under siege by the Japanese. In the middle sits the American consulate, packed with refugees, facing starvation and cholera. Marine Gunnery Sergeant James Mitchell is their only hope. But he'll have to negotiate 200 miles of bullets, bombs and one bombshell dancer to get there. And then his greatest enemy of all: alcohol. If he gives in to temptation, it's America that will pay the price. Gunshots, dive bombers, and seductive fan dancers are all here, as the audio version of Orders Is Orders takes you to the heart of war.

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  Fifty-one Tales (version 2)

  Lord Dunsany

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  A multitude of very short stories populated with things that lurk in the dark corners of human imagination. Wonderfully crafted and sometimes ending with an unexpected outcome, these stories are well rooted in mythology and speak of things beyond the thin veil of reality.  - Summary by Rosslyn Carlyle

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  King Solomon's Mines

  H. Rider Haggard

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  "King Solomon's Mines" is a classic adventure novel written by H. Rider Haggard. The story follows the journey of Allan Quatermain, a hunter and explorer, as he leads a small expedition into the uncharted interior of Africa in search of the legendary diamond mines of King Solomon. The novel was first published in 1885 and has since become one of the best-known adventure novels of the 19th century.

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  The Swine-Gods - Story by a turn...

  Regina Miriam Bloch

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  The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is the talented but obscure authoress Regina Miriam Bloch.

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