Verlag: Bu Classics Books
On a British naval vessel during the Napoleonic Wars, a young sailor’s radiant innocence provokes the irrational hatred of a sinister master-at-arms. A single moment of violence leads to a tragic trial that pits the letter of the law against the spirit of justice. This posthumous masterpiece explores the agonizing complexity of morality in an unfeeling world.
Bithia Mary Sheppard was born in Kilgefin, County Roscommon, Ireland, the only daughter of an Anglican Church of Ireland rector. She was educated at Rockferry, Cheshire and in Tours, France. Her initial fame rested as a horsewoman with the Kildare Hunt. In 1871, she married John Stokes Croker, an officer in the Royal Scots Fusiliers and later the Royal Munster Fusiliers. In 1877, the couple moved to Madras and then Bengal. They would spend 14 years in India. Bithia only began writing at the age of 33 and in her life wrote 42 novels and 7 volumes of short stories. Within her short story creations are much anthologized ghost, supernatural and macabre tales. Many of her novels reveal a side of Empire that is undeniably of its time and a fine example of both talent and observation. After her husband's retirement at the rank of lieutenant-colonel in 1892, the couple moved to County Wicklow, then London, and finally Folkestone, where her husband died in 1911. Bithia Mary Croker died at 30 Dorset Square, London, on 20th October 1920.Zum Buch
John Galsworthy was born on the 14th August 1867 on the family estate, Parkfield, in Kingston-upon-Thames. His family’s wealth came from the shipping industry At age nine he began his education at Saugeen, a Bournemouth preparatory school, before moving to Harrow school in 1881, distinguishing himself as an athlete. Galsworthy attended New College, Oxford to read law and left with a second-class degree with honours in 1889. The bar called him in 1890 but Galsworthy decided he would rather run the family’s shipping business. This also meant travelling to destinations such as Vancouver, South Africa and Australia. In 1895 Galsworthy began a decade long affair with Ada Nemesis Pearson Cooper, the wife of his first cousin. It was only when, in 1905, she divorced and married Galsworthy that their affair became known. His literary career began in 1897 with a short story volume, ‘From the Four Winds’, with the pseudonym John Sinjohn as were three further works. Under his own name, in 1904, came ‘The Island Pharisees’, a novel of social observation, seasoned with flashes of satire and propaganda. He also switched from small, independent publishers to the larger Heinemann and to whom he remained for the duration of his career. 1906 saw first major play, ‘The Silver Box’, and the novel ‘The Man of Property’. Each to considerable acclaim. The latter was the first in ‘The Forsyte Saga’ trilogy written between 1906 and 1921. It dealt with the questions of status, class and materialism through Soames Forsyte, who is acutely aware of his ‘new money’ status. Jealous of his wife, his machinations drive her into the arms of another. Soames engages in a terrible revenge with terrible consequences. His social agenda was enlightened particularly in his condemnation over the use of solitary confinement in prisons, his attacks on theatrical censorship and campaigning for animal rights. Galsworthy, having been passed over for active service, spent much of the First World War working as an orderly in a field hospital in France. Despite his it was only in 1920 that he had his first blockbuster play ‘The Skin Game’, a melodrama dealing with ethics, property and class. In 1920 ‘In Chancery’ also arrived with further discourse on the marital disharmony between Soames Forsyte and his wife. The appreciation of his work gradually shifted from plays to novels, particularly through his detailing English social difference, tension and pretension with the Forsytes. A second trilogy, ‘A Modern Comedy’, followed, examining his love for his daughter Fleur and the English commercial upper-middle class, its ideologies and Soames’ poisonous materialism. Having rejected a knighthood in 1918 he was appointed, in 1929, to the Order of Merit. Galsworthy spent his last years writing a third Forsythe trilogy, ‘End of the Chapter’. In 1932 he was awarded the Nobel Prize, but by now failing health meant he was too ill to attend the ceremony. John Galsworthy died at his Hampstead home of a brain tumour on 31st January, 1933. He was cremated and his ashes scattered from an aeroplane over the South Downs.Zum Buch
Do you want to listen to As a man thinketh? If so then keep reading…Originally published in 1903, James Allen’s As a Man Thinketh reveals the fundamental truth of human nature: “A man is literally what he thinks.” Allen’s deceptively simple principle has changed the lives of millions of readers and listeners, making As a Man Thinketh a classic best seller for decades.Allen explains that our character, identity, ability, and success are all determined by the thoughts in our minds. Instead of finding ourselves victims of the world, there exists within each of us the ability to shape and define our own destinies. Finances, health, social status, and success are all external manifestations of the thoughts that populate our minds. Allen offers listeners an opportunity to seize control of their minds and in doing so create the lives they’ve always imagined.What are you waiting for As A Man Thinketh is one click away, start listening NOW!Zum Buch
A respected doctor. A terrifying alter ego. A secret no mind can escape. In fog-shrouded London, Dr. Henry Jekyll's brilliant experiment unlocks a horrifying truth: every human soul harbors a hidden self. As the monstrous Mr. Hyde grows stronger and more violent, Jekyll's control begins to fade—drawing him toward a fate as inevitable as it is terrifying. Hailed as "one of the greatest gothic novellas ever written," this timeless classic explores identity, morality, repression, and the thin line between good and evil. Its atmosphere, suspense, and psychological insight continue to haunt readers across generations. If you love dark psychological fiction, gothic suspense, and stories that probe the shadow side of human nature, this masterpiece is essential reading. Open the book—and confront the monster that lives within us all.Zum Buch
"The Sign of Four" is the second novel featuring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his friend Dr. John Watson. Published in 1890, this mystery novel weaves a complex tale of love, betrayal, and colonial treasure. The story begins when Mary Morstan seeks Holmes's help in solving the mystery of her father's disappearance a decade earlier and a mysterious gift of pearls she has received each year since. The investigation reveals a twisted tale of a stolen treasure, a pact between convicts, and a secret pact symbolized by the "sign of four." The chase through London, a climactic boat chase, and Holmes's deductive powers make this an engaging read.Zum Buch
"The Secret Garden," written by Frances Hodgson Burnett in the late 19th century, tells the story of Mary Lennox, a spoiled and unhappy child who becomes orphaned and is sent to live with her reclusive uncle at the mysterious Misselthwaite Manor. As Mary explores the manor's enchanting yet neglected gardens, including a hidden garden that has been locked away for years, she begins a journey of self-discovery, healing, and friendship. At the beginning of the book, we meet Mary Lennox, who is left alone in a foreign land after a cholera outbreak claims her parents' lives. Sent to England to live with her uncle, Mary soon realizes she is largely forgotten and left to her own devices. The opening chapters illustrate her initial experiences with the manor, highlighting her disdain for her new environment and her feelings of loneliness. This sets the stage for her growth and the adventures that lie ahead as she uncovers the garden's hidden beauty and forms connections with others, ultimately transforming her character and outlook on life.Zum Buch
