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  The Small Bachelor

  P. G. Wodehouse

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  Taking place in Prohibition-era New York, The Small Bachelor tells the story of George Finch, a young man who has pursued his dream of becoming an artist in the big city, despite his lack of talent. Living a comfortable life after receiving a substantial inheritance two years ago, George spends his time sometimes painting pictures of dubious artistic quality, sometimes seeking the advice of his friend, the multitalented author J. Hamilton Beamish, and more recently finding the courage to propose to Molly Waddington, his dream girl. George's noble quest for love proves to be a difficult challenge, as he soon discovers after meeting Molly's father and finding himself suddenly invited to dinner at the Waddington household. George has to face an increasing number of obstacles in order to win Molly's heart and prove his worth as a husband, starting with having to earn the approval of Mrs. Waddington—who has already contemplated marrying Molly to a lord, and has no intention of allowing Molly to marry a man who can barely earn a living pretending to be an artist. The reader is also given a glimpse into the lives of the unlikely group that surrounds George and Molly's tale of romance, like a policeman with an affinity for poetry, a self-help scholar who becomes fascinated with a fortune teller, a reformed convict who has his eyes on a lady pickpocket, and more. Published in 1927, The Small Bachelor is a great example of P. G. Wodehouse's ability to craft comic fiction, mixing together converging storylines that focus on romantic trouble with fun and wacky hijinks, a rich vocabulary, and controlled narrative mayhem. The novel's story and characters were inspired by a book written for the 1918 musical Oh, Lady! Lady!! by Wodehouse and Guy Bolton. The story would later be adapted into a 1927 silent movie of the same name and in the 2003 stage production Over the Moon .

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  Benediction - From their pens to...

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born on 24th September 1896 in Saint Paul, Minnesota into an upper-middle class family. Whilst his mother was pregnant with him, his two young sisters tragically died.  Fitzgerald once said this was when his destiny as a writer was ordained. 
  His intelligence and talent was recognised from an early age, with his first story, about a detective being published in the school magazine when he was just 13.   
  In 1913 he enrolled at Princeton but his devotion to his own literary pursuits resulted in him leaving and, rather bizarrely, joining the Army.  In 1918, stationed at Fort Sheridan near Montgomery, Alabama he met and became infatuated and then inseparable from Zelda Sayre.  Initially though she refused to marry him but with the success of ‘This Side of Paradise’, the fame and the flow of money enabled them both to begin a gilded life.  For them this was The Jazz Age.  For Fitzgerald he was already an alcoholic. 
  He continued to write with great mastery and the titles of his novels and many of his 164 short stories are household names.  The Great Gatsby, often cited as The Great American Novel was published to mixed reviews.  As America moved from the Great Depression to the slaughter of the Second World War his works and himself were seen as far too entwined with the decadent twenties. The world had moved on and he hadn’t.   
  Further tragedy was never far from his life. Zelda after years of erratic and now intolerable behaviour was committed to an institution in 1936.  His own sales began to decline and he became a hack for hire in Hollywood, dependent on increasing amounts of booze and the weekly pay check.  His drunken state had often resulted in arrest or hospitalisation, further imperiling his talents.   Despite his contribution to many MGM films he received only one credit. 
  The end came all too soon for one of America’s greatest ever writers.  On 21st December 1940, at only 44 years of age in Hollywood, F Scott Fitzgerald succumbed to a heart attack.

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  Mark Twain 3 Complete Works -...

  Mark Twain

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  Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens in 1835, was a celebrated American author, humorist, and social critic. Twain's life and writings are deeply intertwined with American history, capturing the essence of the 19th century and the spirit of the American West. Through his iconic works such as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Twain crafted vivid narratives that examined the complexities of human nature, tackled social issues, and provided incisive commentary on the American experience. 
   
  Twain's writings often drew inspiration from his own experiences and travels. As a young man, he worked as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River, an experience that shaped his understanding of the culture and people of the American South. This firsthand knowledge of the region and its idiosyncrasies found its way into his writing, bringing a sense of authenticity and regional flavor to his stories. Twain's vivid descriptions, witty dialogues, and memorable characters made his works beloved by readers of all ages. 
   
  Beyond his contributions to literature, Twain's legacy extends to his role as a keen observer of society and a master of satire. His sharp wit and social critiques exposed the flaws and hypocrisies of his time, challenging prevailing beliefs and prejudices. Twain's novel "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" remains a classic and a significant piece of American literature. It tackled issues of race and morality, presenting a scathing indictment of racism while showcasing the unlikely friendship between the white protagonist and the runaway slave, Jim. 
   
  Mark Twain's life, art, and writings continue to captivate readers and provide insight into the American experience. His humorous storytelling, memorable characters, and biting social commentary have secured his place as one of the most important and influential figures in American literature.

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  Unnatural Creatures - A Novel of...

  Kris Waldherr

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  Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award • Read by Audie Award-winning narrator Barrie Kreinik  
  "Worthy of comparison to Jean Rhys's Wide Sargasso Sea . . . A splendid achievement from a writer at the height of her powers."—Historical Novels Review (Editors' Choice) 
  "This book has it all. Unnatural Creatures is an atmospheric, reimagined classic about the lines we cross for loyalty and love." —Foreword Reviews 
  For the first time, the story of the three women closest to Victor Frankenstein is revealed in a sweeping reimagining of Frankenstein by the author of The Lost History of Dreams. 
  THE MOTHER. Caroline Frankenstein will do anything to protect her family against the revolutions engulfing 18th-century Europe. In doing so, she creates her own monster in the form of her scientist son, Victor. 
  THE BRIDE. Rescued by Caroline as a four-year-old beggar, Elizabeth Lavenza knows the only way she can repay the Frankensteins is by accepting Victor's hand in marriage. But when Elizabeth's heart yearns for another, the lives of those she most loves collide with the unnatural creature born of Victor's profane experiments. 
  THE SERVANT. After an abusive childhood, Justine Moritz is taken in by Caroline to serve the Frankensteins. Justine's devotion to Caroline and Elizabeth knows no bounds . . . until a tragedy changes her irrevocably. Her fate sets her against Victor's monster, who is desperate to wreak revenge against the Frankensteins. 
  Stunningly written and exquisitely atmospheric, Unnatural Creatures shocks new life into Mary Shelley's beloved gothic classic by revealing the feminine side of the tale.

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  In a Hollow of the Hills

  Bret Harte

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  Two prospectors find a cabin in a fold of the California hills with a woman in it and no explanation, and the arrangement they come to shapes the next fifteen years. Harte made the gold rush into literature and gave America its gamblers and its snowbound cabins; this late novel is quieter than the famous stories and harder about what the camps did to the women in them.

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  The Beautiful and Damned

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  Anthony does not want to work. Why should he? He gets by comfortably on his allowance and once his grandfather dies he will inherit so much that he never needs to think about money again. When he falls in love with the beautiful Gloria and they become part of the wild party scene of New York, it seems that Anthony has made it. But his grandfather’s will is just around the corner and it is about to blow up their lives in a way they could never have foreseen. One of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most accomplished novels, ‘The Beautiful and the Damned’ (1922) explores the world of the rich and beautiful American elite during the golden Jazz Age. Like the ‘The Great Gatsby’ and much of Fitzgerald’s other writing, this book is heavily inspired by his own life, and certainly by his tumultuous relationship with socialite and novelist Zelda Fitzgerald. 
  F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’. His writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and wife Zelda Fitzgerald were in the centre of.

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