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| Author | : Jacqueline Wilson |
| Publisher | : Random House |
| Total Pages | : 530 |
| Release | : 2014-10-09 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1448196957 |
Opal Plumstead might be plain, but she has always been fiercely intelligent. Yet her scholarship and dreams of university are snatched away when her father is sent to prison, and fourteen-year-old Opal must start work at the Fairy Glen sweet factory to support her family. Opal struggles to get along with the other workers, who think her snobby and stuck-up. But Opal idolises Mrs Roberts, the factory’s beautiful, dignified owner, who introduces Opal to the legendary Mrs Pankhurst and her fellow Suffragettes. And when Opal meets Morgan - Mrs Roberts’ handsome son, and the heir to Fairy Glen – she believes she has found her soulmate. But the First World War is about to begin, and will change Opal's life for ever. The brilliantly gripping wartime story from the bestselling, award-winning Jacqueline Wilson.
| Author | : Lionel Gambill |
| Publisher | : AuthorHouse |
| Total Pages | : 547 |
| Release | : 2014-06-06 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1496915402 |
Refusing to give up their ancestral land and be driven into the newly established reservation, several Nez Perce bands led by Chief Joseph, White Bird, and Looking Glass embarked on a fighting retreat covering four states: Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, with an attempt to reach safety in Canada. Along the way the native warriors outwitted the U.S. Cavalry again and again, but eventually surrendered some 40 miles from the Canadian border where Chief Joseph made his famous I will fight no more forever speech. About 750 men, women, children, and elderly set out on the march; over 100 died in battles and extreme hardship. Based on historical facts mostly the story was told through the eyes of a fictitious nine-year-old white girl, Opal, who befriends the Nez Perce and goes through the war with them. The oppression of the Native Americans was one of the darkest pages in the U.S. history, yet the spirit of these proud people could never be destroyed even in the face of death and exile and material impoverishment. Also the spirit of reconciliation prevailed as the peacemaker Chief Joseph eloquently summed up: Whenever the white man treats the Indians as they treat each other, then we shall have no more wars. We shall be all alike brothers of one father and one mother, with one sky above us and one country around us, and one government for us all. Then the Great Spirit Chief who rules above will smile upon this land, and send rain to wash out the bloody spots made by brothers hands upon the face of the earth. For this time Indian race is waiting and praying. I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people.
| Author | : Earl F. Bargainnier |
| Publisher | : Popular Press |
| Total Pages | : 340 |
| Release | : 1984 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 9780879722500 |
There are hundreds of satisfactory and satisfying British mystery writers whose works should be studied both for their own individual accomplishments and for their comments on the society in which they were published, in the last 150 years, but who have not received any critical comment lately. This volume is designed to correct that fault in a dozen of those unjustifiably neglected British authors: Wilkie Collins, A.E.W. Mason, G.K. Chesterton, H.C. Bailey, Anthony Berkeley Cox, Nicholas Blake, Michael Gilbert, Julian Symons, Dick Francis, Edmund Crispin, H.R.F. Keating, and Simon Brett.
| Author | : A.E.W. Mason |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 270 |
| Release | : 2021-11-09 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
A.E.W. Mason's "The House of the Arrow" is a riveting historical classic that combines mystery with elements of suspense. The story unfolds in a grand house where secrets lurk in every corner, and the arrow becomes a symbol of both hope and despair. Mason's storytelling brilliance shines through, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction.
| Author | : Kathrine Beck |
| Publisher | : Penguin Group |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 2004-10 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9780143034292 |
Part biography, part fast-paced mystery, this is the magical story of a beguiling personality and one of the most captivating literary mysteries of the last century.
| Author | : Dawnie Walton |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 368 |
| Release | : 2021-03-30 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1982140186 |
An electrifying novel about the meteoric rise of an iconic interracial rock duo in the 1970s, their sensational breakup, and the dark secrets unearthed when they try to reunite decades later for one last tour. A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BUZZ PICK NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2021 BY BARACK OBAMA * THE WASHINGTON POST * NPR * ESQUIRE * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY * GOODREADS * THE MILLIONS * READER’S DIGEST * PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER * EERIE READER * PUBLIC RADIO TULSA * CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY * KIRKUS REVIEWS “Feels truer and more mesmerizing than some true stories. It’s a packed time capsule that doubles as a stick of dynamite.” —THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Opal is a fiercely independent young woman pushing against the grain in her style and attitude, Afro-punk before that term existed. Coming of age in Detroit, she can’t imagine settling for a 9-to-5 job—despite her unusual looks, Opal believes she can be a star. So when the aspiring British singer/songwriter Neville Charles discovers her at a bar’s amateur night, she takes him up on his offer to make rock music together for the fledgling Rivington Records. In early seventies New York City, just as she’s finding her niche as part of a flamboyant and funky creative scene, a rival band signed to her label brandishes a Confederate flag at a promotional concert. Opal’s bold protest and the violence that ensues set off a chain of events that will not only change the lives of those she loves, but also be a deadly reminder that repercussions are always harsher for women, especially black women, who dare to speak their truth. Decades later, as Opal considers a 2016 reunion with Nev, music journalist S. Sunny Shelton seizes the chance to curate an oral history about her idols. Sunny thought she knew most of the stories leading up to the cult duo’s most politicized chapter. But as her interviews dig deeper, a nasty new allegation from an unexpected source threatens to blow up everything. Provocative and chilling, The Final Revival of Opal & Nev features a backup chorus of unforgettable voices, a heroine the likes of which we’ve not seen in storytelling, and a daring structure, and introduces a bold new voice in contemporary fiction.
| Author | : William Baker |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 363 |
| Release | : 2015-07-29 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1611476933 |
This book is both a celebration of the life and career of the eminent literary scholar, critic, and journalist John Sutherland and an extension of Sutherland’s work in various fields, including nineteenth- and twentieth-century Anglo-American literature, the publishing industry, and its impact upon creativity and literary puzzles. With contributions from over twenty-five distinguished critics, literary journalists and scholars, this book goes beyond merely describing Sutherland’s work. The essayists pay homage to Sutherland while also staking their own critical/scholarly claims. From investigating the publishing dimension, Victorians major and minor, the complexities of Dickens and George Eliot, the “archeology” of Pride and Prejudice to examining the implications of Shakespearean souvenirs, literary puzzles, and Non-Victorians, the essays offer fresh dimensions to Sutherland’s rich career as a professor, critic, and journalist.
| Author | : Penny Billington |
| Publisher | : Aeon Books |
| Total Pages | : 317 |
| Release | : 2022-04-21 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1801520313 |
How to use the brilliant insights from Dion Fortune's occult novels to master the art of the embodied imagination, discover your vitality, and open up to the clarity and love that arise from the root of your being. Dion Fortune's esoteric novels were written as guides to magic and inner development to be used along with her great nonfiction work, The Mystical Qabalah. This book shows how to work with her most popular fictions, exploring how the stories and characters can help you integrate the secrets of the Tree of Life and discover what Fortune called "the keys to the temple." The book contains an exploration of Fortune's writings, experiential practices, and a hands-on workbook section, you will learn to utilize the wealth of esoteric wisdom found in The Mystical Qabalah, The Goat-Foot God, The Sea Priestess, The Winged Bull, and Moon Magic. "This wonderful evocation of Dion Fortune's esoteric novels offers initiatory and practical pathways to the neophyte and reader!" - Caitlin & John Matthews, authors of The Lost Book of the Grail
| Author | : A.E.W. Mason |
| Publisher | : Wildside Press LLC |
| Total Pages | : 1321 |
| Release | : 2018-05-31 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1479418420 |
Inspector Hanaud was the first modern detective of the 20th century, appearing first in 1910. He is believed to have been an influence on Agatha Christie's detective, Hercule Poirot. The series consists of 7 novels and stories: At the Villa Rose The affair at the Semiramis Hotel The House of the Arrow The Prisoner in the Opal They Wouldn't Be Chessmen The House in Lordship Lane The Ginger King. If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!
| Author | : A. E. W. Mason |
| Publisher | : Delphi Classics |
| Total Pages | : 7243 |
| Release | : 2019-12-09 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1788779592 |
A. E. W. Mason was an English early-twentieth century author of detective fiction and adventure novels, best remembered for his 1902 novel of courage and cowardice in wartime, ‘The Four Feathers’. He was also the creator of Inspector Hanaud, a French detective that served as an early template for Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. Mason was a prolific writer, whose novels and short stories feature well-drawn characters and complicated, even intriguing plots. Many of his novels were made and remade into films during his lifetime, inspiring enduring classics of British cinema. This comprehensive eBook presents Mason’s complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Mason’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major texts * All 30 novels, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including Mason’s last novel, ‘Musk and Amber’ * The Complete Inspector Hanaud stories — discover Mason’s original answer to Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare story collections * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the stories you want to read * Includes Mason’s rare non-fiction works, including his seminal biography of Drake – available in no other collection * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: Inspector Hanaud Series At the Villa Rose (1910) The Affair at the Semiramis Hotel (1917) The House of the Arrow (1924) No Other Tiger (1927) The Prisoner in the Opal (1928) They Wouldn’t Be Chessmen (1934) The Ginger King (1940) The House in Lordship Lane (1946) Other Novels A Romance of Wastdale (1895) The Courtship of Morrice Buckler (1896) Lawrence Clavering (1897) The Philanderers (1897) Parson Kelly (1899) Miranda of the Balcony (1899) The Watchers (1899) Clementina (1901) The Four Feathers (1902) The Truants (1904) Running Water (1906) The Broken Road (1907) The Turnstile (1912) The Witness for the Defence (1913) The Summons (1920) The Winding Stair (1923) The Dean’s Elbow (1930) The Three Gentlemen (1932) The Sapphire (1933) Fire over England (1936) The Drum (1937) Königsmark (1938) Musk and Amber (1942) The Shorter Fiction Ensign Knightley: And Other Stories (1901) The Four Corners of the World (1917) Dilemmas (1934) The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order The Non-Fiction The Royal Exchange (1920) Sir George Alexander and the St. James’ Theatre (1935) The Life of Francis Drake (1941) Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
