Editora: e-artnow
Ella Young was an author of poetry and children's books. Yonder is one of her lesser-known stories, which is still quite an interesting read for the readers of any age.
Set in the industrial city of Manchester in the mid-19th century. The story follows the titular character, Mary Barton, a working-class girl who lives with her father, a factory worker, and her aunt in a small house in the city's impoverished area. Mary falls in love with Jem Wilson, a fellow factory worker who is also a trade union activist. However, when Mary's father becomes embroiled in a labor dispute, he accuses Jem of the murder of a local mill owner, leading to Jem's imprisonment and Mary's estrangement from him. "Mary Barton" offers a poignant portrait of life in 19th century Manchester, highlighting the struggles of the working-class and the importance of empathy and compassion in navigating societal divides.Ver livro
From the highly acclaimed author of The Shackleford Sisters, Beverley Watts, comes an exciting new series featuring the next generation. The Shackleford Legacies are a delightful dance of romance, humour, mystery and fun... As the eldest daughter of the Earl of Cottesmore, Lady Mercedes Stanhope didn't expect to be still without a husband at the start of her third season. And neither did she expect to be the target of a kidnapping attempt on her journey home from Scotland. But most of all, she didn't expect to experience such an emotional connection to the man who came to her rescue… Horrifically scarred after a bayonet wound nearly cost him his life, Nathaniel Harding lived for fifteen years in the shadows. He didn't expect to be cast into the role of hero in the attempted kidnap of a young gentlewoman. And neither did he expect to be offered the role of her protector to prevent it happening again. But most of all, he didn't expect feelings he’d long believed dead and buried to come bubbling to the surface with her unexpected intrusion into his life… When Mercy and Nate are thrown together to help defeat the kidnapper, neither of them expected to be facing their deepest, darkest fears in confronting the very essence of evil. But most of all, neither expected that love might be found in the midst of such darkness… And then, of course, the one thing that no one expected, was the crucial role Reverend Augustus Shackleford would end up playing in the whole proceedings…Ver livro
"The Keepers of Memory" tells the remarkable story of Lady Aelfwyn, an Anglo-Saxon widow whose world is shattered by the Norman Conquest of 1066. When her husband Thegn Aelred dies at the Battle of Hastings, Aelfwyn faces an impossible choice: flee into exile with her three children or submit to Norman rule and marry the foreign knight who has claimed her lands. Choosing survival over pride, Aelfwyn marries Sir Raoul de Montfort, a Norman lord who needs legitimacy through union with Anglo-Saxon nobility. But this marriage of necessity becomes the foundation for something far more significant—a quiet revolution of cultural preservation. While publicly embracing her role as a Norman lady, Aelfwyn secretly begins teaching her children the Anglo-Saxon heritage that the conquest threatens to erase. In hidden evening lessons, she passes down the ancient stories, songs, and customs of her people. Her eldest son Godwin struggles with his dual identity, torn between resentment and pragmatism. Her daughter Eadgyth becomes a natural bridge between cultures, while young Wulfric grows up truly bilingual and bicultural. Through patient persistence, Aelfwyn demonstrates that Anglo-Saxon traditions can coexist with Norman rule, gradually winning over even her initially skeptical husband. The family's greatest test comes when Archbishop Lanfranc arrives to investigate reports of their cultural preservation activities. Rather than deny her actions, Aelfwyn boldly argues that understanding Anglo-Saxon customs makes Norman lords more effective rulers. Her courage and wisdom not only save her family but help convince the Church hierarchy that transformation, rather than destruction, is the wisest approach to conquered peoples. The story culminates thirty-three years later, when Aelfwyn's youngest son Wulfric is commissioned by King Henry I to establish a school teaching both Norman and English customs to royal administrators.Ver livro
In 1954, a young boy escapes the emotional torment of his home, fleeing into the vast, unforgiving Australian bush. Alone and naive, he embarks on a perilous journey spanning seventy years, where every encounter shapes his destiny. Who will he meet in this wild frontier? Will he find allies among the rugged inhabitants, or will the darker elements of society pull him into their nefarious undertakings? As he navigates the trials of life, from the innocence of youth to the wisdom of age, we witness a profound transformation. Can he rise above the harsh realities and succeed, or will he be consumed by the very environment he sought refuge in?Ver livro
To Trap a Taniwha and He Raru ki Tai is an adventure story set in seventeenth-century Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland when the hapū of Ngā Oho/Ngā Iwi predominated. Armed with the courage of their convictions, two girls embark on a perilous journey to challenge their leaders' actions. Cousins, Te Kawenga and Kakati learn of a plan being hatched against a neighbouring iwi and strange activity occurring at a seasonal fishing camp. A huge trap is being built to snare and kill Ureia, the taniwha of Hauraki iwi. The cousins fear the retribution that will be taken on their people if Ureia is killed. So they take a dangerous journey to defy the decision of their people and try and save the taniwha.Ver livro
A Western adventure rooted in truth, forged in mystery. The Black Hills stood untouched, unclaimed, and full of secrets when Ezra Kind carved his fate into a slab of sandstone. What began as a search for gold quickly turned into a desperate fight for survival — and a message that would echo through generations. Decades later, as new settlers and fortune-seekers flood the Dakota Territory, two brothers uncover the half-buried stone and find themselves pulled into the mystery it holds. In a land where fact and folklore blur, where hope is weighed against hardship, the Kind family’s legacy stirs once again. Based on real events and inspired by the legend of the Thoen Stone, The Kind Whisper launches The Kind Legacy Series — a sweeping historical Western filled with frontier grit, hidden truths, and the powerful ties of family. Along the way, it crosses paths with some of the West’s most iconic figures—including General George Custer, Wild Bill Hickok, and Calamity Jane. Some treasures are buried in the earth. Others are buried in the heart. Some whispers echo through time. This is one of them.Ver livro
