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  The World Set Free

  H. G. Wells

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  Of this book, H. G. Wells wrote: 
  “The World Set Free was written in 1913 and published early in 1914. It is the latest of a series of three fantasias of possibility, stories which all turn on the possible developments in the future of some contemporary force or group of forces. The World Set Free was written under the immediate shadow of the Great War. Every intelligent person in the world felt that disaster was impending and knew no way of averting it, but few of us realised in the earlier half of 1914 how near the crash was to us…”  
  The thesis of this story is that “because of the development of scientific knowledge, separate sovereign states and separate sovereign empires are no longer possible in the world. To attempt to keep on with the old system is to heap disaster upon disaster for [hu]mankind and perhaps to destroy our race altogether. The remaining interest of this book now is the sustained validity of this thesis and the discussion of the possible ending of war on the earth.” 
  This title is part of the Voices of Today’s H. G. Wells novel collection, produced by Susan Iannucci.

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  The Most Wonderful Time of the...

  Beth Moran

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  The BRAND NEW festive, uplifting read from NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Beth Moran, perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Sarah Morgan and Jenny Colgan! 🎄❤️✨ 
  Mary never planned to stop running. 
  With a past she’s desperate to leave behind and a baby on the way, she’s found a new home, deep in the forest, hidden from the world. But when the time comes to go to the hospital, she has no idea that Beckett, the quiet, steady taxi driver who braves the blizzard to reach her, will change everything. 
  As Mary adjusts to life with her newborn, she finds herself drawn into a local close-knit community she never expected to be part of. Beckett is always there ­– dependable, patient and offering a friendship she doesn’t know how to accept but slowly comes to rely on. 
  In a place she thought she’d only ever be passing through, Mary finally learns what it truly means to belong. And as Christmas approaches, she begins to believe that maybe, just maybe, she doesn’t have to do this alone, and that this could be the start of something wonderful... 
  Number one bestselling author Beth Moran writes stories packed with heart. Her characters become your immediate friends and you will feel uplifted after closing the final page! 
  Praise for Beth Moran: 
  'Beth Moran's heartwarming books never fail to leave me feeling uplifted' Jessica Redland 
  'A British author to watch' Publisher's Weekly 
  'Let it Snow is so uplifting. It's cleverly written, witty and smart. A winner!' Judy Leigh 
  ‘Life-affirming, joyful and tender’ Zoe Folbigg 
  'Every day is a perfect day to read this’ Shari Low 
  ‘So much truth and wisdom wrapped up in this lovely story of love and friendship… As always Beth Moran gives us characters who feel like friends for life and an emotionally honest journey of recovery from heart-wrenching pasts with a lot of laughs along the way. Delicious escapist read’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  ‘I was totally invested in this book from the first page. I laughed, shed tears and didn't want it to end. Of course I also wanted to get to the end so I would know the whole story! It’s an excellent emotional rollercoaster telling a tale of love, loss and new beginnings’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  ‘Heart-warming, moving and a lovely read as are all the author’s books, I enjoyed this thoroughly and loved the back story to go with it!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  ‘What a lovely story, I enjoyed it so much. This is my first time reading a Beth Moran book but I can assure you it will not be my last. This is really well written story, I strongly advise others to read it. It has it all, mystery, love, friendship, heartbreak but most of all though enjoyment’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  ‘Beth has the knack of describing people and places as if you know them, this is a real gift. This is a story of tragedy and healing and has a very uplifting ending, I love, love, loved it’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  ‘Another gorgeous tale from the queen of comfort reads’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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  Wolf Charlie - Celebrated...

  Mary E. Mann

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  Mary Rackham was born in Norwich on 14th August 1848 to a merchant family.  Little is known of her early life and her biography only re-appears in September 1871 with marriage to Fairman Joseph Mann, a farmer with 800 acres.   
   
  Mary moved to Shropham, Norfolk and became involved with the workhouse, visiting the sick and other unfortunates of the parish, her observations and experiences a valuable source for her later stories.  
   
  She took up writing, partly to offset the dreary village life of her surroundings, in the 1880s and published her first novel, ‘The Parish of Hilby’ (1883) at her own expense. It was well received by the critics.  
   
  Thus began a career that spanning three decades provided thirty-three novels, hundreds of short stories, and fourteen plays.  Her work was largely focused on rural life in Norfolk and centered on the fictional town of Dulditch, with grim but authentic accounts of poverty and deprivation.  
   
  Her marriage produced one boy and three girls. With her husband's death in 1913, she moved to Sheringham.  
   
  She is regarded as a major contributor to East Anglian literature with particular praise given to her short stories. 
   
  Mary E Mann died on 19th May 1929.  She was 80.  Her grave-marker is a carved open book with the epitaph ‘We bring our years to an end, as if it were a tale that is told’.

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  Love of a Highlander

  Katy Baker

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  Maya Charles trusts no one. 
   
   
   
  Having been abandoned by her parents as a child, it's a lesson she's learned the hard way. Now, having graduated from art college saddled with debt, she's struggling to make ends meet. When a strange old woman gives her a cryptic message offering help, she scoffs at the idea: other people can't be trusted, right? But when a sixteenth century warrior appears out of nowhere to save her life, she might just be forced to challenge that assumption. 
   
   
   
  Lachie MacFarlane is sick of his life. As the laird's nephew his duty is clear: the clan comes before all else—including Lachie's happiness. Facing the prospect of an arranged marriage with a woman he doesn't love, Lachie wants out. So when a strange old woman gives him the opportunity to travel to the future to aid someone in trouble, he jumps at the chance. Little does he know that decision will send them both hurtling back in time—and right into danger. 
   
   
   
  Thrown together in a world of peril and intrigue can Maya and Lachie find a way home? And more importantly, can they learn to trust each other? 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  The Hippie Whisperer

  J.D. Walker

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  Carl Neilson's life is centered around his college-aged son, Chester, who is home for the summer. At forty-seven years old, Carl is content with his thinning shoulder length hair, bushy sideburns and Hawaiian shirts, much to Chester's dismay. Chester sets up a blind date for his dad with artist Benjamin 'Ben' Brooker.
  Their first meeting is a disaster. Carl is horrified by the flamboyant and very opinionated Ben -- a man whose hair reminds him of a patriotic skunk with its red, white, and blue stripes -- and who manages to call into question all the things about himself that Carl holds dear. 
  It takes Carl a while to admit that there are changes he needs to make, especially to stop using his son as a crutch. With the help of plain-speaking Ben, Carl gets a haircut -- thank God -- and takes a few fumbling steps toward something new.

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  Ghosts of the Past: Book summary...

  Dorian West

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. 
  A restless historian returns to her childhood home to catalog its hidden past—only to find the echoes of long-dead inhabitants lingering in every dusty corridor. As each ghostly encounter unveils family secrets buried beneath layers of time, she must confront the specters of her own legacy before the past claims her spirit forever. A richly atmospheric Gothic haunting that weaves sorrow and suspense into a tapestry of lingering dread, ideal for late-night listening.

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