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  A Fragment of Stained Glass -...

  D H Lawrence

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  David Herbert Lawrence was born on the 11th September 1885 in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, a coal mining town where the reality of a harsh life was only useful as experiences for future literary works. 
  He was educated at Beauvale Board School and became the first local boy to receive a scholarship to attend Nottingham High School. After 3 years he became a junior clerk in Haywood’s surgical appliances factory. He was also attempting a literary career which, in the short term, led to a teacher training position in Eastwood and later a teaching qualification from University College, Nottingham.  
  Lawrence’s first efforts were poems, short stories and a draft of ‘The White Peacock’. Moving to London and a teaching position in Croydon his writing attracted the attention of Ford Madox Ford, editor of The English Review, and he commissioned him to write ‘Odour of Chrysanthemums’.  
  Wanting to write full-time he now began work on what would become ‘Sons and Lovers.   
  In 1912 he met the older and married mother-of-three Frieda Weekley. They eloped to Germany and here Lawrence could see for himself the growing tensions with France.  So keen was his interest that he was arrested and accused of being a British spy.  
  In early 1914 Frieda obtained her divorce and they returned to Britain to be married just days before the outbreak of war. Owing to her German parentage, and his own public dislike of militarism and violence, the couple were treated with contempt and suspicion throughout the war years.  
  Despite this he continued to write but his reputation in England was so tarnished and, mirrored by his own disdain for the country, he and Frieda left England in November 1919, first for Europe and then America via Ceylon and Australia. 
  They bought a ranch in Taos, New Mexico and visited Mexico several times. The third visit in March 1925 caused a near fatal attack of malaria. To convalesce they moved to Florence. Here he continued work on ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ which for many years would cause controversy. A renewed interest in oil painting resulted in an exhibition in 1929 which was raided by the police and several works were confiscated.  
  D H Lawrence died of complications arising from a bout of tuberculosis on the 2nd of March 1930 in Vence, France.  He was 44.

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  Journey to Wisdom - Short...

  Vincent Norman

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  The world is changing right in front of our eyes. 
  And it often feels like there is very little we can do about it. 
  Perhaps you are searching for guidance and support with the challenges you find yourself 
  facing each day. 
  Or maybe you find yourself worrying about the future for yourself or society. 
  Whatever the case, this book is a must-read. 
  Journey to Wisdom is an actionable guide that offers you the tools you need 
  to plant good seeds that will eventually grow, take shape, and help change the 
  world. 
  This book is packed with anecdotal stories that will help you gain a fresh perspective, a 
  more positive mindset, and harden your values and morals. 
  Each story offers an insight into the weaknesses and flaws each of us possess. But rather 
  than dwelling on them, it will help you see these weaknesses as potential benefits and help 
  you use them to your advantage. 
  Inside Journey to Wisdom, discover: 
  ● Important advice you can take into your daily life. 
  ● A fresh perspective on common worries and concerns. 
  ● Steps to help you become a better version of yourself. 
  Isn't it time you said goodbye to your negative mindset and outlook and replaced those 
  thoughts and feelings with positive actions that could make the world a better place for 
  everyone? 
  Grab a copy of Journey to Wisdom today!

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  Storm Gods - A fast Paced...

  Steven Becker

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  Can a secret cache of gold avert a global financial crisis? 
  Madrid and the Basque Country of Spain are the backdrops for a gripping tale of greed, intrigue, and adventure. John and Mako Storm, a father and son spy team, find themselves embroiled in a banking crisis that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear. 
  The only hope is a mysterious cache of gold hidden in the cellar caves of Laguardia deep in the Basque region of Spain. Mako and John must navigate treacherous terrain and confront dangerous enemies to recover the cache before it falls into the wrong hands. 
  But they're not alone in their quest. Two women with different goals are hot on their trail, each with their own reasons for seeking the treasure. As the stakes get higher, Mako and John find themselves in a race against time to uncover the truth and keep the gold out of the wrong hands. 
  From the heart of Madrid to the rugged cliffs of the Basque Country, "Storm Gods" takes readers on a thrilling journey of discovery and danger. With heart-pumping scenes of climbing and diving, this novel is a must-read for fans of action-packed adventure and high-stakes suspense.

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  A Psychological Experiment -...

  Richard Marsh

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  Richard Bernard Heldmann was born on 12th October 1857, in St Johns Wood, North London.  
  By his early 20’s Heldmann began publishing fiction for the myriad magazine publications that had sprung up and were eager for good well-written content.  
  In October 1882, Heldmann was promoted to co-editor of Union Jack, a popular magazine, but his association with the publication ended suddenly in June 1883. It appears Heldman was prone to issuing forged cheques to finance his lifestyle.  In April 1884 He was sentenced to 18 months hard labour.  
  In order to be well away from the scandal and damage this had caused to his reputation Heldmann adopted a pseudonym on his release from jail. Shortly thereafter the name ‘Richard Marsh’ began to appear in the literary periodicals. The use of his mother’s maiden name as part of it seems both a release and a lifeline. 
  A stroke of very good fortune arrived with his novel The Beetle published in 1897.  This would turn out to be his greatest commercial success and added some much-needed gravitas to his literary reputation.   
  Marsh was a prolific writer and wrote almost 80 volumes of fiction as well as many short stories, across many genres from horror and crime to romance and humour.

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  Northern Albanian Folk Tales...

  Arti Malaj

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  Generations of Northern Albanian are known as great story tellers. They shared many folk tales, myths, and legends with their descendants. The collected short stories include mysterious legends of lost treasures, mystical tales of mountain fairies, superhuman powers, century-old witches, blood feuds, and more written by a twelfth-generation Albanian. The lands described in the stories are still visible today, and locals share a sense of wonder and respect the mysteries that hide beneath. Northern Albania is a true treasure of raw natural beauty and a hidden gem in Southeastern Europe.

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  Partners in Crime

  Agatha Christie

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  […] the merriest collection of detective stories it has been our good fortune to encounter. —The New York Times Book Review, September 1929  
  This short story collection from Queen of Crime Agatha Christie features her detectives Tommy and Tuppence Beresford solving mysteries one after the other, from The Affair of the Pink Pearl to The House of Lurking Death, and is sure to please fans of Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes.

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