When I was five my mother followed her lover, Arthur Boyd, to London, taking me with her. My book covers the two years we lived there before returning to Australia in 1962, when my mother was three months pregnant to an Englishman.As an adult, Jane Sinclair discovered the exchange of letters from 1961 to 1962 between her parents Jean Langley, artist, and John Sinclair, music critic. Jane was five years old when Jean left her husband and took her to London to be close to he...

Jane Sinclair is the daughter of Angus and Matilda Sinclair, who have a farm bordering on the New Forest in Hampshire. The story depicts life in 1850 England. Whilst picking blackberries in the New Forest, she meets Charles, the son of Sir Richard Cholmondelay, pronounced Chumley. Sir Richard threatens to ruin her family should she persist with this liaison. She runs away to London hoping to avoid a catastrophe where she ends up in dire straits. She is befriended by an avuncular figure, Bo...

Excerpt: "If there be one object in life that stirs the current of human feeling more sadly than another, it is a young and lovely woman, whose intellect has been blighted by the treachery of him on whose heart, as on a shrine, she offered up the incense of her first affection. Such a being not only draws around her our tenderest and most delicate sympathies, but fills us with that mournful impression of early desolation, resembling so much the spirit of melancholy romance that arises from...

In "Jane Sinclair," Carleton likely explores themes such as class dynamics, morality, and the challenges faced by individuals navigating society's expectations. The title suggests a focus on the life and experiences of the titular character, Jane Sinclair, and her interactions with the people of Springvale.Carleton's writing often delves into the complexities of Irish society, highlighting the struggles of ordinary people against social injustices and cultural constraints. His works are kn...

An exploration of the concept of justice, focusing on its place in public service.The three essays in Justice in Public Life, written by Claire Foster-Gilbert, Jane Sinclair, and James Hawkey, examine the meaning of justice in the twenty-first century, asking how justice can be expressed by our public service institutions and in society more widely. They consider whether justice is tied to truth and whether our idea of justice is skewed when we conflate it...

If there be one object in life that stirs the current of human feeling more sadly than another, it is a young and lovely woman, whose intellect has been blighted by the treachery of him on whose heart, as on a shrine, she offered up the incense of her first affection. Such a being not only draws around her our tenderest and most delicate sympathies, but fills us with that mournful impression of early desolation, resembling so much the spirit of melancholy romance that arises from one of th...

Good governance is a fundamental value in the United Kingdom, and its citizens are entitled to expect that public officials, both elected and non-elected, behave according to the highest standards of ethical behavior. Of course, these aspirations alone are not enough to root out corruption in government. In order for integrity in public life to be maintained, the core principles underlying these expectations must be constantly examined and strengthened. This new volume, published in collab...

It's All About Love is a sweet, heartwarming story about how love can happen when you least expect it.After losing the love of his life, Leo Tucker never thought it would be possible to fall in love again. But then he met Gracie Maxwell and happiness seemed to be more than just a possibility—it became reality.Gracie Maxwell had been hurt so many times before her final conclusion: she was never going to let herself fall in love or even get close to it ever again. But then sh...

Leo and Gracie are back again, but their hearts have been broken by previous relationships and that's keeping them apart. Even though their podcast, "It's All About Love," is successful, they can't seem to take their own advice while others around them find love and happiness.Can they forget the past and let love take its course or will they never allow themselves to be happy again?Is the timing right this time or will they miss the boat?Here's a little sample:For Gra...

This soap opera-type series visits love as a second chance, a surprise, a hope, and a prayer that love cannot be ignored. Let those heartstrings be pulled...Dive into a delightful collection of romance with Marsha Cook's "It's All About Love," featuring all three novels in the beloved Warrington Legacy series. Each story offers a unique perspective on love, united by a common thread of finding hope and joy even after adversity.Experience the magic of second-chance romances ...

Twelfth Night, first performed around 1600, probably at the court of Queen Elizabeth I, is the tale of separated brother and sister twins Sebastian and Viola and their love entanglements. It also offers the rich comic colours of Sir Toby Belch, Malvolio and Sir Andrew Aguecheek. Twelfth Night is part of Naxos AudioBooks’ exciting new series of complete dramatisations of the works of Shakespeare, in conjunction with Cambridge University Press. It uses the New Cambridge Shakespeare text, as ...

Endlich als E-Book: Die Folgen der Kult-Serie John Sinclair aus den Jahren 1980 - 1989!Abrechnung mit Jane Collins.Die zwei mit großer Wucht geführten Schläge hatten John Sinclair voll erwischt, in den kalten Schnee geschleudert und paralysiert.Vielleicht war es gerade die Kälte, die John vor einer Bewusstlosigkeit rettete, doch agieren konnte er nicht mehr, das musste er anderen überlassen.John vernahm eine kreischende Stimme. Der Hass sprach aus ihr. Diese...