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  Joan of Naples

  Alexandre Dumas

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  "Joan of Naples" by Alexandre Dumas is a dramatic historical novel exploring the tumultuous life of Queen Joan I of Naples. A figure of both admiration and scandal, Joan navigates political intrigue, betrayal, and personal passion in a kingdom rife with conflict. Her reign is marked by struggles for power, accusations of murder, and alliances that blur the lines between loyalty and manipulation. Dumas vividly portrays her resilience amid courtly conspiracies and shifting allegiances, while delving into themes of love, justice, and the burdens of leadership. Set against the rich tapestry of medieval Italy, this gripping tale blends romance, tragedy, and ambition, offering a poignant reflection on the complexities of ruling as a woman in a ruthless world.

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  Road to Oz The [The Wizard of Oz...

  L. Frank Baum

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  With celebrations underway for Ozma of Oz’s birthday, Dorothy and Toto again venture to the magical land of Oz. Meeting Shaggy Man, Button Bright, and Polychrome along the way to the Emerald City of Oz, Dorothy and her companions must out-fox the mayor of Foxville and safely cross the Deadly Desert in time for Ozma’s birthday party.

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  Dr Duthoit's Vision - From their...

  ARTHUR MACHEN

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  Arthur Llewelyn Jones was born in Caerleon, Monmouthshire on the 3rd March 1863. 
  Machen came from a long line of clergymen, and when he was two, his father became vicar of a small parish about five miles north of Caerleon, and Machen was brought up at the rectory there. 
  In his early years he received an excellent classical education, but family poverty ruled out university, and he was sent to London to sit exams to attend medical school but failed the exams.  He did show literary promise with the publication of the poem ‘Eleusinia’ in 1821.  But life in London was difficult and it was only in 1884 that he published again and was taken on to translate several French works which thereafter became the standard editions for many years. 
  In 1887, his father died.  That same year he married Amelia Hogg, a maverick music teacher with a passion for the theatre.  He also began to receive legacies from Scottish relatives which allowed him to devote more time to writing. 
  After publishing in literary magazines in 1894 he published his first book ‘The Great God Pan’.  Its sexual and horrific content very much helped sales. 
  Over the next decade or so he wrote some of his best work but was unable to find a publisher mainly due to the collapse of the decadent market over Oscar Wilde’s scandalous trial. 
  In 1899, his wife died and during his long recovery he took up acting and travelled around the country as part of a travelling company.  Three years later he was publishing again and had remarried. 
  Re-publishing of earlier works helped anchor both his reputation and his income.  By the time the Great War opened Europe’s wounds he returned to the public eye with ‘The Bowmen’ helped by the publicity around the ‘Angel of Mons’ episode. 
  However, by the late 20’s new works had dried up and his back catalogue was no longer a source of regular income. 
  In 1932 he received a Civil List pension of ₤100 per annum but other work was not forthcoming.  His finances finally stabilised with a literary appeal in 1943 for his eightieth birthday and allowed him to live his remaining years in relative comfort. 
  Arthur Machen died on 15th December 1947 in Beaconsfield. He was 84.

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  The Trumpet Major

  Thomas Hardy

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  The Trumpet-Major is the seventh published novel by English author Thomas Hardy published in 1880, and his only historical novel. 
  When Anne Garland wakes up one morning, she little realises the significance of the sight from her window; of soldiers setting up camp for the summer on the hills overlooking her quiet village of Overcombe.  
  But she soon finds herself pursued romantically by three men: Trumpet Major John Loveday, his brother Bob and the boorish Squire's nephew and yeoman; Festus Derrimen, as the Napoleonic war roils over the continent. All three compete off and on for her affections, but who will finally win her hand?  
  Narrated by Michael Ward.

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  Count of Monte Cristo The: Book...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Alexandre Dumas.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Betrayed and wrongfully imprisoned, a young sailor spends years plotting his escape and revenge against those who conspired against him. With a hidden fortune and a new identity, he reemerges as the enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo, weaving a complex web of justice, vengeance, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic France, this timeless tale of betrayal, adventure, and retribution explores the limits of human resilience and the price of revenge.

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  The Man Whom The Trees Loved

  Algernon Blackwood

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  A tale of the New Forest in England where Mr and Mrs Bittacy settle after years abroad. A painter with a certain talent for painting trees awakens something in the old man and he takes to wandering deep in the forest. Mrs Bittacy with her strong, Christian values is appalled by the ancient woodland spirits that her husbands seems to seek out. She loves him and wants to protect him from the ancient force of the forest. But will her love and faith be enough?  Algernon Blackwood was a man of many talents and is known still for his disturbing ghost and horror stories. The Man Whom The Trees Loved is one of his classics.

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