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  The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" is one of the fifty-six Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle. One of eight stories in the volume His Last Bow, it is a lengthy, two-part story consisting of "The Singular Experience of Mr. John Scott Eccles" and "The Tiger of San Pedro", which on original publication in The Strand bore the collective title of "A Reminiscence of Mr. Sherlock Holmes".
  Holmes is visited by a perturbed proper English gentleman, John Scott Eccles, who wishes to discuss something "grotesque". No sooner has he arrived at 221B Baker Street than Inspector Gregson also shows up, along with Inspector Baynes of the Surrey Constabulary. They wish a statement from Eccles about the murder near Esher last night. A note in the dead man's pocket indicates that Eccles said that he would be at the victim's house that night.

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  Père Goriot

  Honoré de Balzac

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  Set against the vivid and unforgiving backdrop of post-Napoleonic Paris, Père Goriot is one of Honoré de Balzac's most powerful and enduring masterpieces. First published in 1835 as part of his monumental series La Comédie Humaine, this novel is a penetrating exploration of ambition, love, sacrifice, and the corrosive influence of social ambition.
  
  The story unfolds in a shabby boarding house run by the calculating Madame Vauquer, where residents from various walks of life coexist in quiet desperation. Among them is the aging and impoverished Père Goriot, a once-successful vermicelli manufacturer who has sacrificed his entire fortune for the happiness and social advancement of his two daughters, Anastasie and Delphine. Blinded by paternal devotion, Goriot fails to see that his daughters, now married into aristocratic families, are ashamed of his humble origins and exploit his unconditional love for their own gain.
  
  Sharing the boarding house is Eugène de Rastignac, a young law student from the provinces who arrives in Paris with dreams of success and refinement. As he navigates the glittering yet ruthless world of Parisian high society, Rastignac becomes increasingly aware of the moral compromises required to rise within it. Guided by the enigmatic and dangerous Vautrin—another resident with a shadowy past—Rastignac faces a crucial choice: uphold his integrity or embrace ambition at any cost.
  
  Through the tragic decline of Père Goriot and the moral awakening of Rastignac, Balzac paints a stark portrait of a society driven by money, status, and power. Paris itself becomes a living character—glittering on the surface yet merciless underneath. The novel exposes the fragile bonds of family, the illusions of social mobility, and the price of unchecked ambition.
  
  At its heart, Père Goriot is a profound meditation on paternal love and societal corruption. Goriot's unwavering devotion stands in painful contrast to his daughters' cold indifference, creating one of literature's most moving portrayals of selfless love betrayed. Meanwhile, Rastignac's journey marks the emergence of a new kind of modern hero—one who must confront the moral ambiguities of a world where success often demands sacrifice of conscience.
  
  Rich in psychological depth and social insight, Père Goriot remains a timeless exploration of human desire and the complexities of the heart. Balzac's keen observations and unforgettable characters ensure that this novel continues to resonate with readers, offering a compelling glimpse into the ambitions, heartbreaks, and moral dilemmas that define both 19th-century Paris and the human condition itself.

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  Moments for You

  Carrie Ann Ryan

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  Two widows. One wedding dress. And a promise of forever. 
  A wedding dress is meant to be worn only once. 
  When a stranger finds herself in need of a miracle at the last minute, I do the unthinkable: I offer mine to her. 
  The same one I wore down the aisle for my late husband. 
  Now I’m invited to the wedding and finding myself wondering why I shut myself away from the world for so long. 
  I’m only meant to be at the Wilder Retreat for a single day except I go home with not only a job offer, but the promise of something more. 
  Ridge Wilder is hiding secrets of his own. And the undeniable chemistry between us burns before we even contemplate taking that first step. 
  Only I’ve already had my happy ever after. I never planned on finding another. 
  And Ridge is even far more broken than I am—with a past that might come back to haunt us both. 
    
  **Moments for You is a second chance at love, widow, love after loss romance in the Wilder Brothers series featuring Ridge and Aurora. Each book can be read as a complete standalone. An HEA is guaranteed!**

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  The English Adventurer -...

  Griff Hosker

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  When there is gold then there will be those who wish to take it. If the gold is aboard a ship then there will be pirates. Thomas is a former slave who has become a gunner on a Spanish galleon. His life is no less parlous than when he was a slave but through courage and determination, not to mention more than a little luck, he becomes successful and joins Francisco Pizzaro as the conquistador conquers an empire with less than 200 men.

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  The Elopement - A Powerful...

  Tracy Rees

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  'A beautiful book. Powerful and captivating, the story will transport you to another time and place, plunging you headlong into the lives of its characters. Tracy Rees's writing is fluid, vibrant and evocative. Extraordinarily good.' - Hazel PriorTracy Rees's latest novel The Elopement is an elaborately imagined historical novel full of delight and temptation, spanning the luxury and poverty of late Victorian England.A wealthy heiress . . .1897. Rowena Blythe is wealthy, entitled and beautiful. As her twenty-fourth birthday approaches, she’s expected to marry – and to marry well.An unsuitable match . . .Her parents commission a portrait of Rowena to help cement her reputation as a great society beauty. However, Bartek, the artist’s young assistant, is unlike any man Rowena has met before – wild, romantic and Bohemian. While society at large awaits the announcement of Rowena’s engagement, it is Bartek who captures Rowena’s heart along with her likeness.A scandal in society . . .Rowena knows her parents would never approve of Bartek, who in their eyes is nothing but a penniless foreigner. As her feelings grow, she has no-one to turn to. Dare she risk everything for love?Praise for Tracy Rees:‘a natural storyteller . . .’ – Rachel Hore‘Tracy has a rare gift for creating characters you are rooting for from the first page’ – Gill Paul‘has such a talent for writing engaging characters who stay with you’ – Hazel Gaynor‘Tracy Rees is at the height of her game’ – Rebecca Griffiths

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  Paint by Murder

  Kate Kingsbury

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  Enthralling mystery, lots of laughter, and a little bit of romance—that's village life in wartime England . . .  
   
   
   
  Roger Thorncroft spent most of his days on the cliffs with his easel and paints, until the day he was found sprawled in the grass. Who and why would someone have killed such a gentle, quiet man? Then again, who really knew the artist and his secrets? And who are the mysterious strangers seen in Sitting Marsh? The members of the Housewives League are convinced they are German spies. Lady Elizabeth has her work cut out to catch a killer and restore harmony in the village. 
   
   
   
  Lovers of Agatha Christie's books will find much to enjoy in this tale of intrigue and laughter in an English village, and Emily Brightwell fans will fall in love with the offbeat characters of Sitting Marsh.

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