Loaves and Fishes by Bernard Capes: Embark on a literary feast for the soul with “Loaves and Fishes“ by Bernard Capes. This collection of stories serves as a nourishing experience, offering readers a diverse and captivating array of narratives that explore the complexities of the human condition.About “Loaves and Fishes” by Bernard Capes: Immerse yourself in the rich storytelling of Bernard Capes a...

Roast Beef, Medium: The Business Adventures of Emma McChesney by Bernard Capes: Embark on a literary journey through the adventures of business and intrigue with “Roast Beef, Medium“ by Bernard Capes. This collection of stories invites readers to delve into the captivating narratives surrounding Emma McChesney, exploring the realms of business and the unexpected twists that await.About “Roast Beef, Medium” by Bernard Capes:...

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 initia...

Bernard Edward Joseph Capes was born on 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, Butterfly, Cassell's, Cornhill Magazine, Hutton's Magazine, Illustrated London News, Lippincott's, Macmillan's Magazine, Literature, New Witness, Pall Mall Magazine, Pearson's Magazine, The Idler, The New Weekly, and The Queen.It took him many...

Bernard Edward Joseph Capes was born on 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, Butterfly, Cassell's, Cornhill Magazine, Hutton's Magazine, Illustrated London News, Lippincott's, Macmillan's Magazine, Literature, New Witness, Pall Mall Magazine, Pearson's Magazine, The Idler, The New Weekly, and The Queen.It took him many...

Bernard Edward Joseph Capes was born on 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, Butterfly, Cassell's, Cornhill Magazine, Hutton's Magazine, Illustrated London News, Lippincott's, Macmillan's Magazine, Literature, New Witness, Pall Mall Magazine, Pearson's Magazine, The Idler, The New Weekly, and The Queen.It took him many...

Unfortunately, specific details regarding the plot of "The Mill of Silence" are not readily available. However, Capes was recognized for his ability to create eerie atmospheres and intriguing plots within his stories, often incorporating elements of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural.The title itself suggests a setting or motif associated with silence, possibly hinting at a remote or isolated location such as a mill, where mysterious or unsettling events might take place. Capes' works...

The fourth in a new series of classic detective stories from the vaults of HarperCollins involves a tragic accident during a shooting party. As the story switches between Paris and Hampshire, the possibility of it not being an accident seems to grow more likely.“The Detective Story Club”, launched by Collins in 1929, was a clearing house for the best and most ingenious crime stories of the age, chosen by a select committee of experts. Now, almost 90 years later, these books are the...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and ...

Bag and Baggage by Bernard Capes is an engaging work of fiction that combines humor, adventure, and keen social observation in a story filled with unexpected encounters and memorable characters. Known for his versatility as a storyteller, Capes crafts a lively narrative that explores the journeys people undertake—both physical and personal—as they navigate changing circumstances and unforeseen challenges. The novel follows characters whose paths intersect through travel, coincidence, and t...

The Marble Hands by Bernard Capes is offered here in a clean English digital edition prepared for fluent ebook reading. The work stands within classics and gives modern readers direct access to a public-domain classic with navigable structure and a restrained typographic presentation. The opening pages establish the book's atmosphere with this first movement: We left our bicycles by the little lych-gate and entered the old church yard. Heriot had told me frankly that he did not want to com...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be publishe...