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  The Seasonwife

  Saige England

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  Feels, Bridie does, the spirit of herself wakening. A song under her, an ancient walking song, a cold, dark path song, a wending home to the hearth song. Always she has felt it, the unstoppable surge of it, the urge to wander to places secret, hidden from merchants and traders and hunters and missionary men, from all the struggling women and children, from all the toffs and pretenders and all the matters of business. . . It's 1832 on an isolated coast on the South Island of New Zealand. A lush and tranquil bay is facing a season of upheaval. White man are whaling, sealing, whoring and warring. Creatures are culled, woods are felled. But something more sinister is afoot. There is much demand amongst the English gentry for the rich resources and curiosities to be found in this farthest flung corner of the colonies. But, in order to procure these 'treasures', blood will need to be shed. Bridie Murphy is an immigrant Irish orphan with a sharp tongue and an unbreakable spirit who has been abducted from her home in Sydney. She is forced into a relationship with Robbie Fitch, the roguish captain of a whaling ship. Low-born, perceptive and fiercely protective of her whānau, Manaia O Piripiri has a special role accorded her by the rangatira to protect the village. It also sets her on a dangerous collision course with Robbie and his men. Slipping unwilling into the fray is Quentin Cuthbert, a disillusioned missionary with a past. While Bridie and Manaia forge a precarious and critical alliance, the missionary must decide once and for all where he stands.

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  Too Soon A Man

  Larry D. Kendrick

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  A young boy plunged too soon into manhood when the death of his parents left him alone to fend for himself in a world where it's dog eat dog. Only fourteen years old in 1954, he meets a hobo who educates him about "riding the rails," and he catches a freight train in Fort Worth, Texas, headed for California. The trip is long, cold, and dangerous, but he is determined and strong willed. The boy finally makes it to a farm labor camp in California, where he finds his long-lost older brother, and they set out on new adventures. Hard times and new friends are in store for him. The book discusses how people who were looked down on as "Okies" during and after the Great Depression were able to rise up, accomplishing great deeds and dedication to their country. There is loss of loved ones and romance, an action-packed, historically correct novel that will leave one spellbound and wanting more. It's an entertaining, informative, and heartwarming reading experience. This is an autobiographical work of fiction that is loosely based on the real-life events of the author.

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  Great Expectations

  Charles Dickens

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  "Great Expectations" intricately portrays the transformative journey of Pip as he matures from a naïve child into a complex adult, navigating through a series of often tumultuous and painful experiences. Starting in the desolate, foggy marshes of Kent, Pip's life takes a dramatic turn as he ventures into the bustling, vibrant streets of commercial London. Along the way, he encounters an eclectic array of extraordinary characters that leave indelible marks on his life.  
  Among these figures is Magwitch, the fearsome escaped convict whose unexpected influence steers Pip’s fate, and the enigmatic Miss Havisham, who lives trapped in the shadows of her own heart-wrenching past, surrounded by the remnants of her once-grand life. Living with her is the strikingly beautiful and haughty Estella, whose cold demeanor captivates and torments Pip, fueling his desires and aspirations. 
  As Pip navigates through the complexities of social class, ambition, and personal disappointment, he embarks on a profound quest for self-discovery. He must come to terms with his true identity and examine his values and priorities, ultimately seeking to understand what truly defines his worth and happiness.

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  Detective Stories – The...

  Mark Twain, H P Lovecraft, Edgar...

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  The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.   
  Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals. 
  In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult Detectives, Female Detectives, Curious Crimes and a whole host more, but also bring a range and depth to the whole culture of criminality as we send in the Long Arm of the Law to bring justice on behalf of the society it serves. 
  In this volume our detectives are all American and bring new methods and characters from across the Atlantic into how to solve crimes and bring criminals to justice.  These are their stories. 
   
  1 - The Detective - The Americans - An Introduction 
  2 - The Stolen White Elephant by Mark Twain 
  3 - The Horror at Red Hook by H P Lovecraft 
  4 - The Murders in the Rue Morgue - Part 1 by Edgar Allan Poe 
  5 - The Murders in the Rue Morgue - Part 2 by Edgar Allan Poe 
  6 - The Leak by Jacques Futrelle 
  7 - The Black Hand by Arthur B Reeve 
  8 - The Riddle of the Lilac Room by Thomas W Hanshew 
  9 - A Thing That Glistened by Frank R Stockton

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  Cocktails Before Midnight - A...

  Tanya E Williams

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  Step into the holiday season at The Hotel Hamilton, where sparkling lights glimmer as a manipulative guest traps the sisters in his web. 
  Clara and Louisa Wilson, maids at the illustrious hotel, are swept up in the thrill of The Hamilton’s first holiday season. Louisa, buoyed by the excitement of her theatrical debut, sets her sights on Hollywood and befriending a director staying at the hotel. Meanwhile, Clara, newly promoted to a prestigious eighth-floor position, navigates the complexities of her role while a blossoming romance stirs her heart. 
  But the joy of the season starts to fade as the sisters find themselves ensnared in a sinister ploy that threatens all they hold dear. Caught in the crosshairs of Louisa’s Hollywood ambitions, Clara’s budding romance, and with their very livelihoods at stake, they must confront a formidable challenge that could cost them everything. Will they find the strength to protect what matters most, or will they lose it all? 
  Cocktails Before Midnight is the heartwarming third installment in the Hotel Hamilton historical fiction series. If you revel in tales of resilient heroines, vivid settings, and dynamic sibling bonds, Tanya E Williams’ captivating story is sure to tug you back in time.

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  A Set of Six

  Joseph Conrad

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  Each of the stories in this collection is spun from a simple, if typically wry and bleak, idea. In "Gaspar Ruiz", a South American general who has fought in a war of independence tells his guests a long tale about a notorious strong man that explains the origin of his current domestic arrangements. "The Informer" leads the reader into the depths of a political conspiracy, dealing very slyly indeed with questions of truth and pretence. In "The Brute", we are asked whether we can believe there could be such a thing as a positively malevolent ship, while "An Anarchist" introduces us to an unfortunate man who has had a vision of society itself as malevolent and has not been able to rest in peace ever since. "The Duel", the most obviously likeable tale in this collection, recounts the history of an unfortunate feud between two officers of Napoleon's army that caused them to fight a series of duels over many years. "Il Conde" rounds out the collection, giving a new twist to the saying "See Naples and die".

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