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  Enlargement - From their pens to...

  John Davys Beresford

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  John Davys Beresford was born on 17th March 1873.  His life was blighted by infantile paralysis which left him partially disabled. 
  After an education at Oundle school he trained to be an architect.  However, he quickly decided that his life was to be centred on a literary career.  His first offerings were in drama and as a journalist. 
  As well as being a book reviewer for the Manchester Guardian he contributed to New Statesman, The Spectator, Westminster Gazette, and the Theosophist magazine The Aryan Path.   
  His spiritual journey in early adulthood had claimed him as an agnostic, in defiance of his clergyman father.  This view he later abandoned in preference to describing himself as a Theosophist and a pacifist. 
  As well as many novels, many themed with spiritual and philosophical elements.  Beresford was also a gifted short story writer particularly across the science-fiction, horror and ghost genres. 
  All of these elements helped him to obtain a prominent place in Edwardian Literary London. 
  John Davys Beresford died on the 2nd February 1947. He was 73.

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  Bernard Capes - A Short Story...

  Bernard Capes

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  Bernard Edward Joseph Capes was born on the 30th August 1854 in London.  He was one of 11 children. 
   
  His early work was as a journalist and this developed into writing many short stories for the periodicals of the time including Blackwood's, Cassell's, Cornhill Magazine, Illustrated London News, Macmillan's Magazine, Mall Magazine, Pearson's Magazine, The Idler, and The Queen. 
   
  It took him many years to decide that writing full-time could be a sustainable career path.  His initial success came with ‘The Mill of Silence’.  As well as being published it garnered second prize at a competition sponsored by the Chicago Record.  He exceeded that by winning it the following year with ‘The Lake of Wine’.   
   
  Capes quickly became both prolific and popular.  As well as his stories and articles for the periodicals he wrote around 40 volumes across novels, poetry, history as well as romance and mystery novels. 
   
  Bernard Capes died on 2nd November 1918 in the flu epidemic. 
   
  1 - Bernard Capes - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  2 - A Danse Macabre by Bernard Capes 
  3 - A Voice From The Pit by Bernard Capes 
  4 - Bullet-Proof by Bernard Capes 
  5 - The Strength of the Rope by Bernard Capes 
  6 - The Thing in the Forest by Bernard Capes 
  7 - An Ugly Customer by Bernard Capes 
  8 - Dark Dignum by Bernard Capes 
  9 - The Voice by Bernard Capes

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  Disappearing Act - A Host of...

  Robert Sheehan

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  Robert Sheehan is one of Ireland’s brightest stars of the screen, both at home and abroad. Best known for his roles in Love/Hate and The Umbrella Academy, Sheehan has received widespread critical acclaim for his acting talent 
   
  In his debut collection of short stories, Robert Sheehan disappears into characters, challenging the complacencies of everyday experience, often from entirely unexpected angles. 
   
  Informed by the author’s peripatetic life, Disappearing Act reflects on the absurdity of human behaviour. Sheehan delves deep into his characters’ streams of self-talk and self-imposed delusions, exploring the dark impulses that lurk below the shiny surfaces of many outwardly normal lives. 
   
  Dark, provocative and often humorous, the collection will stay with the listener long after the book is finished. 
   
  “A whacked-out kaleidoscopic miasma of delightful abandon and fun … you’ve seen Sheehan act – now watch him dazzle.” PATRICK MCCABE 
   
  “A dazzlingly eclectic collection of short stories” BEN ELTON 
   
  “Lots of great stories and voices. Reminded me of Irvine Welsh’s short stories” FRANKIE BOYLE

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  Splinters of Us - Navigating...

  Z.Nile

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  In "Splinters of Us," Olivia finds herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions and choices as she navigates the turbulent waters of love and self-discovery. Struggling with her long-standing affection for her best friend Ethan, Olivia's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets Max, a charismatic newcomer with a hidden past. As Olivia becomes entangled in a complex love triangle, she is forced to confront her deepest fears and desires. 
  Ethan's unexpected confession and Max's mysterious revelations challenge Olivia's perceptions of herself and her relationships. Through heart-wrenching decisions and moments of profound clarity, Olivia learns that her journey is not just about choosing between two men but about finding her path and embracing her true self. 
  "Splinters of Us" explores the delicate balance between familiarity and excitement, and the importance of self-love and personal growth. In this emotionally charged narrative, Olivia’s story will resonate with anyone who has ever grappled with their own heart’s choices and the search for identity.

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  A Haunted House - From their...

  Virginia Woolf

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  Adeline Virginia Woolf was born on the 25th January 1882 in South Kensington in London. 
  Although lauded as a founder of modernist writing with such classics as ‘Orlando’, ‘Mrs Dalloway’ and ‘To the Lighthouse’ and, of course, many classic short stories, her background is filled with elements of tragedy that she somehow overcame to become such a revered writer.   Her mother died when she was 13, her half-sister Stella two years later and with it her first of several nervous breakdowns.  Appallingly it was later found that three of her half-brothers had sexually abused her so darkness must have seemed ever present.   
  She began writing professionally at age 20 but her father’s death two years later brought a complete mental collapse and she was briefly institutionalised.  Somehow she found within herself a literary career and with it great innovations in writing; she was a pioneer of “stream of consciousness”.    
  Her tight circle of friends were the founders of the Bloomsbury Group, a movement whose legacy still influences across the arts and society in many way to this day.   
  Whilst the dark periods continued to interrupt her emotional state her rate of work never ceased.  Until, on 28th March 1941, Woolf put on her overcoat, filled up its pockets with stones, and walked into the River Ouse, in Lewes, East Sussex and drowned herself.  Her body was not recovered until the 18th April.  She was 59. 
  She left behind a note which read in part “Dearest, I feel certain that I am going mad again.  I feel we can't go through another of those terrible times.  And I shan't recover this time.  I begin to hear voices, and I can't concentrate.  So I am doing what seems the best thing to do”.

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  The Best Days of Our Lives - A...

  Helen Rolfe

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  The gorgeous and emotional new novel from Helen Rolfe, perfect for fans of Shari Low, Cathy Bramley and Lucy Diamond ❤️ 
  When Mallory receives life-shattering news, she decides to use this summer to make sure her family and friends are prepared for whatever might come. 
  But Mallory has a challenge when it comes to her mother, Gigi. Following the loss of her husband, Gigi is lonely. So when Mallory makes a shocking discovery that shows a new side to Gigi's relationship with her estranged sister Rose, she decides to intervene and make a last attempt to reunite them. 
  Returning to her mother’s quiet hometown, Mallory and her cousin Penny try to get to the bottom of a dispute that has lasted more than sixty years, involving a lost wedding dress and a heartbreaking secret. But with Rose and Gigi determined to ignore their daughters’ efforts, will Mallory be able to put her affairs in order before it’s too late? 
  Readers love Helen Rolfe's books! 
  'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' Shari Low 
  ‘I really loved this book! I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett 
  ‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft 
  'A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica Redland 
  ‘This incredibly special book celebrates friendship. It is rich with perfectly flawed characters and relatable themes that had me visiting many emotions. Ultimately, it’s perfect and I can highly recommend it’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
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