If money is the root of all evil, why can’t we live without it?Money might have corroded social constructs, corrupted institutions and commercialized human relationships, but still, we go along with it just in case there’s chance – even a small one – that we might be able to get our hands on some of it.Beryl Manier, a wife and mother of two daughters, wins the biggest Lotto pay-out in history. Compelled into a giddying spending spree, Beryl is soon the subj...

Marion St. John Webb's "Knock Three Times!" is a captivating exploration of the complexities of human relationships, framed within the societal norms of the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds through a series of interwoven stories, employing a lyrical prose style that seamlessly blends realistic dialogue with introspective musings. Webb's deft characterization and vivid imagery break from stoic conventions of her time, providing readers with a nuanced view of love, ambition, and the...

Molly Gresham: The central character, Molly is a spirited and enthusiastic girl who is eager to embrace all aspects of school life.Janet Graham: Molly’s close friend, known for her practicality and leadership qualities. Janet often finds herself in positions of responsibility and is a supportive presence in her friends' lives.Patricia (Pat) Langley: A key character who is known for her intelligence and independence. Pat’s actions and decisions play a significant role in the story’s develop...

The story revolves around a magical journey taken by the protagonist, Betty, and her younger brother, Bobby.The Key to the Adventure: The adventure begins when Betty and Bobby discover an enchanted key that grants them access to a magical world. The key's special power is activated when they knock three times on the door of their home, which transports them to the land of the Fairy Folk.The Magical World: In this enchanted realm, the siblings encounter various magical creatures and charact...

Marion St. John Webb's 'Knock Three Times!' is a captivating novel set in the backdrop of post-World War II England, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience. Webb's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions and intricate character developments, drawing readers into the lives of the protagonists. The novel explores the complexities of human relationships and the impact of war on individuals, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction. Webb's at...

Molly is a young girl who craves for a silver bracelet, and she expects to get it for birthday from her Aunt Phoebe. However, despite her great desire, she only gets a pincushion in shape of a pumpkin. Molly is dreadfully upset until she realizes that the pumpkin has some magical powers. Pumpkin takes Molly and her brother Jack on a peculiar mission in a strange world with many dangerous twists.

On a cold, damp January evening a woman sat in the dusk of a fire-lit room gazing through the window. For half an hour she had been sitting there fidgeting impatiently with her hands and feet every few minutes, but never moving from the position she had taken up by the window. Her expectant gaze was centred on the outline of a house that stood on the opposite side of the village green at Barrowfield.

"The Girls of Chequertrees" by using Marion St John Webb is a lovely story set in the suitable English nation-state. The plot revolves round a group of adolescent girls living within the picturesque village of Chequertrees. Led by the active Joan, the girls create an unbreakable courting as they negotiate the joys and tribulations of puberty. In this picturesque placing, the ladies pass on a ramification of adventures, such as exploring the neighboring forests and producing theatrical perf...

This book, part of the series Cave and Karst Systems of the World, begins with a review of the interaction between people and caves in Australia (including conservation), followed by descriptions of the spectacular cave diving sites, before comprehensively covering all the major carbonate and noncarbonate karst areas, subdivided by rock type and region, and including the origin of the caves. This is followed by broad overviews of cave minerals and speleothems, cave biology and cave fossils...

Molyvos, a small seaside village once home to fishermen and shepherds but now a popular summer vacation destination, sits on the northern shore of the Greek island of Lesvos along a four-mile-wide stretch of the Aegean Sea, which separates Greece from Turkey. In the summer of 2015 Molyvos became an epicenter of the mass migration of some 450,000 refugees, mainly Syrians, Afghans, and Iraqis, who crossed from Turkey, fleeing war and brutal dictatorships in their home countries in search of ...

Julian Lockhardt, the bombastic, heavy-drinking expat manager of the Samarang Hotel – the most prestigious hotel in Vientiane, Laos, and a gathering place for diplomats and spies – is short on self-awareness, long on self-pity. Society, so he believes, has failed him. He is easily seduced by Asia's many charms, deeply resistant to any broader understanding of its underlying values and confident – smugly so – of the supremacy of Western ‘enlightenment' thinking.Julian's least favour...