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  The Fortune of the Rougons

  Émile Zola

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  We enter the world of a fictional town of Plassans in Zola's native region of Provence and we are introduced to the eccentric heroine Adelaide Fouque, later known as Tante Dide, who becomes the common ancestor for both the Rougon and Macquart families. Her legitimate son from her short marriage to her late husband, a labourer named Rougon who worked on Dide's land, is forced to grow up alongside two illegitimate children.

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  A Garland of Earth - From their...

  Dorothy Edwards

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  Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards was born on 7th June 1831 in Islington, London.  She was educated at home by her mother and showed early promise as a writer, publishing her first poem at the age of 7 and her first story at 12.  Thereafter several popular periodicals published her poetry, stories and articles. 
  In addition she also illustrated some of her own writings and painted scenes from books she had read.  This talent was not supported by her parents, who saw an artist’s life as scandalous.  Undeterred Amelia took up composing and performing music until a bout of typhus caused throat damage.  Other interests soon followed until, early in the 1850s, Amelia focused exclusively on writing.  Her early novels were well received, and with ‘Barbara's History’ in 1864, a work revolving around bigamy, her reputation was established.  
  Amelia’s pen was also the purveyor of ghost stories for magazines and are still anthologized as classic tales to this day. 
  In January 1851, Amelia became engaged, apparently to please her parents, but she quickly broke it off.  In reality her emotional attachments were almost exclusively with women.  From the early 1860s she lived with Ellen Drew Braysher, a widow 27 years her senior, until both women died in early 1892.  During this relationship other women also entered and left her life.  Her frequent travelling companion, Lucy Renshaw, accompanied her to Egypt in the winter of 1873 and there she found a life-changing interest in Egyptology.  Aware of increasing threats from tourism and modern development she became an advocate for their research and preservation.  
  To advance the work Amelia largely abandoned much of her writing in favour of Egyptology and even took on strenuous lecture tours to raise funds. 
  After catching influenza, Amelia Edwards, ‘the Godmother of Egyptology’ died on 15th April 1892 at Weston-super-Mare.  She was 60.

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  A Torture By Hope - From their...

  Villiers de I'Isle-Adam

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  The bookshelves of European 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 Villiers de I'Isle-Adam.

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  The Garden of Paradise

  H.C. Andersen

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  “There was once the son of a king who had many books, no one had more and no one had more beautiful: everything that had happened in the world, he could learn of it and see it represented in amazing pictures. He could find out about any people and any country, but where was the Garden of Paradise? There was no word of it and so, of course, that was what he thought of most.” A prince wanted to know where the Garden of Paradise could be found and what it looked like because he well knew it was not as his grandmother described it. His search for an answer would lead him to meet the mother of winds and her four children, who had plenty to tell him.Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films “The Little Mermaid” in 1989 and “Frozen”, which is loosely based on “The Snow Queen”, in 2013. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.

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  Juvenilia Volume II

  Jane Austen

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  The unmistakable voice of Jane Austen begins here.
  
  Continue the fascinating literary journey with Juvenilia - Volume II, a delightful collection of Jane Austen's early writings that reveals the humor, imagination, and sharp intelligence of a young literary genius.
  
  Written during Austen's formative years, these lively stories and sketches overflow with wit, satire, exaggerated romance, and playful social commentary. Even in her youth, Austen displayed the clever observations and sparkling irony that would later define her most celebrated novels.
  
  Juvenilia – Volume II offers readers an intimate look at Austen's evolving creativity, showcasing experimental storytelling, unconventional heroines, and delightfully dramatic situations that challenge the expectations of her era. The collection is both entertaining and historically fascinating, revealing how one of the world's greatest novelists developed her unique literary style.
  
  Loved by Jane Austen enthusiasts, literary scholars, and readers of classic fiction, these early works remain a charming and valuable part of Austen's literary legacy.
  
  Whether you are expanding your Austen collection or exploring the roots of classic English literature, this volume offers a rare opportunity to witness the early brilliance of a timeless author.
  
  A captivating collection where youthful imagination meets literary genius.
  Discover the early stories that shaped the legendary voice of Jane Austen—start reading today.

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  Sherlock Holmes: The Lost Casefiles

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Sherlock Holmes: The Lost Casefiles – presents two gripping investigations drawn from Dr. Watson’s private notes, restored and released for modern listeners. These classic mysteries showcase Holmes at his sharpest as he confronts deception, danger, and the hidden motives that lurk beneath Victorian respectability. 
  In “The Engineer’s Thumb,” a young hydraulic engineer arrives at Baker Street with a harrowing tale of a secretive midnight job, a mysterious country house, and a deadly mechanical device. Holmes and Watson race to uncover the truth behind a criminal enterprise hidden in the English countryside. 
  In “The Noble Bachelor,” a high‑society wedding takes a strange turn when the bride vanishes moments after the ceremony. Holmes must untangle a web of romance, jealousy, and long‑buried secrets to reveal what truly happened on the wedding day. 
  Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction, short‑form mysteries, and immersive Victorian storytelling, this volume continues the Lost Casefiles series with two unforgettable adventures

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