Maison d'édition: Wildside Press
In The Return of Don Quixote, G.K. Chesterton expertly blends humor and satire. Michael Herne, a librarian, becomes engrossed in the chivalrous age of knights, transforming himself into a modern-day Don Quixote. His quest disrupts the complacency of his contemporaries, challenging societal norms in a whimsical, thought-provoking adventure.
On February 14, 1944, Caroline Thomas said goodbye to her beloved husband, a Navy pilot sent to the Pacific. For half a century, she waited for him to return— until a miracle happened and she received his "Last Valentine." Their son, Neil Thomas, Jr., wants to share the powerful message of his parents' tragic, yet triumphant, 50-year love story with the world. When Neil meets Susan Allison— a skeptical reporter who is looking for the perfect story about true love— neither of them expects that the story of Neil's parents will bring them together in a love as powerful as her dreams.Voir livre
The start of a BRAND NEW series detailing the epic adventures of Harald Hardrada - Prince. Mercenary. Exile. The lost throne of Norway must be won in foreign lands. 1030 AD Some men are gifted a crown. Others have to fight to claim it. Exiled from Norway, Harald Sigurdsson, brother to murdered King Olaf, must battle mercilessly for survival in the lands of the Kievan Rus. His brother’s legacy gifts him a warband of hardened warriors and entry to the court of Prince Yaroslav the Wise. By his wits, sword and skill in battle, Harald must learn not just to survive but to triumph. He fights for glory, for fame, and to regain his family’s battle-stolen throne. But his greatest challenge may not come from battlefield foes but from those who stand by his side. The first instalment in a remarkable story of an exiled boy’s incredible journey to become Harald Hardrada; The Hard Ruler and The Last Viking. Perfect for fans of Matthew Harffy, Peter Gibbons, Bernard Cornwell and Christian Cameron Praise for WARRIOR PRINCE - JC Duncan 'A fresh, vibrant take on perhaps that most Viking of all Vikings, Harald Hardrada. Bloody, epic and full of detail, Duncan paints a vivid picture of Harald’s early life, as he battles his way into legend.' - Matthew Harffy 'Harald Hardrada as you've never seen him before! A fantastic story written by a fantastic author' - Donovan Cook 'So GOOD. I have read a lot of Viking type adventure books and this series is up with the best. Great action which is based on written records. So to some extent it actually happened!' - Reader Review 'Excellent book one of the best I have had the pleasure to read in a long time. I have read this book in double quick time, once I started it I could not put it down. Full of intrigue and fast moving.' - Reader Review 'Warrior Prince. A fantastic read, thank you, Mr J.C. Duncan! I was there! Thoroughly enjoyed it and only wished it were a lot longer! 10/10 thank you!' - Reader Review 'Immersive and impeccably researched, JC Duncan brings Harald Hardrada's epic journey to life with gripping authenticity.' - Richard Cullen 'No Characters more vivid or tale better told than this story within a story. There are perhaps not enough words to do justice to the epic tale set to paper by this author. And so I will not attempt to do so beyond recommending this book to anyone with eyes to read it.' -Reader Review 'The gripping tale of the last great viking, Harold Hardrada, told in compelling style.' - Tim Hodkinson 'An engrossing, epic tale of Harald Hardrada's early years, brimming with historical detail and brave daring do. This is the story of a man who will become a legend, told lovingly through the eyes of one of his loyal followers and sure to delight readers.' - MJ PorterVoir livre
Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author? The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme. Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. An impossible choice. An endless feast of talents. Within these 10 stories are all the glory, the ambition and talent of authors that are now known and beloved by us all. Genius in every name. 01 - The Top Ten - The English - An Introduction 02 - The Signalman by Charles Dickens 03 - The Lifted Veil - Part 1 by George Eliot 04 - The Lifted Veil - Part 2 by George Eliot 05 - They by Rudyard Kipling 06 - An Unwritten Novel by Virginia Woolf 07 - The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley 08 - The Rocking Horse Winner by D H Lawrence 09 - The Interlopers by Saki the pseudonym for H H Munro 10 - The Informer by Joseph Conrad 11 - The Old Nurses Story by Elizabeth Gaskell 12 - The Fiddler of the Reels by Thomas HardyVoir livre
Their choices have shackled her dreams… It’s 1836, and Bridget and Cormac have arrived, full of hope, to the city of Boston with their growing family. However, as they adjust to domestic life together for the first time, they face anti-Irish sentiment from the local Americans, as well as a threat to their happiness from a much closer source. Cormac undertakes the challenging search for his missing sister, Bronagh. He is determined to do all he can to put the broken pieces of his family back together, but the appalling truth he uncovers will shake him to his core. Meanwhile, as Emily grows up in this new country, she realises how her parents’ past actions will affect her entire future and she begins to covet that which is no longer within her reach. When she receives an unexpected proposition, will she be able to resist its temptation, despite the untrustworthy nature of the person behind it? A Class Coveted is the fourth book in Susie Murphy's historical fiction series A Matter of Class. The story continues in the fifth book, A Class Reunited. Find out more at www.susiemurphywrites.com.Voir livre
Star of the Sea is a gripping family saga set in Cresswell, Whitby and London in the years 1745–90. As the restless spirit of the Age of Sail transforms the old social order of the North East, three families from very different backgrounds find their destinies unexpectedly brought close, in a story of ambition, heartbreak and redemption. In her new novel, Katharine Tiernan explores her family roots in Northumberland, with the remarkable story of her eighteenth-century ancestors. Based in Cresswell and Whitby, the novel brings to life the early industrial history of North East England in the Age of Sail.Voir livre
Alexandra Bergson, a determined young woman, inherits her family's struggling Nebraska farm. With resilience and vision, she transforms it into a thriving enterprise. As she navigates love, loss, and the harsh challenges of pioneer life, Cather paints an evocative portrait of ambition and the enduring bond between people and the land they cultivate.Voir livre
