Hugh Mercer has come to a small town in Ontario, far away from his broken career, broken marriage, and broken life in New York. He’s expecting to take advantage of what he’s sure will be a peaceful place in the middle of winter to begin to make some sense of the situations he’s left behind. Before he has a chance to settle into his rented farmhouse, a strange woman appears on his doorstep and makes a startling prediction: Elizabeth Goode, a local, is about to disappear under bizarre circum...

“Graceful yet precise, poetic yet deeply rooted in research, this exploration of an overlooked painter is gorgeous — a joy to read. Molly Peacock’s insights and empathy with her subject bring to life both Mary Hiester Reid and her luscious flower paintings.” — Charlotte Gray, author of The Massey MurderMolly Peacock uncovers the history of neglected painter Mary Hiester Reid, a trailblazing artist who refused to choose between marriage and a career...

“This novel presents a vivid and timely prophecy of a pandemic. The novel explores the fragility of our society in an intensive, fearsome way, and yet leaves us deeply relieved... This book is a must-read; painful in its forceful depiction of society, yet somehow leaving us feeling better because it depicts a scenario even worse than that which we are facing.” -- Dr. William Pryse-Phillips; W.E.M., M.D., MRCP, FRCPC, FRCP.John was leading a normal ...

Tasha Martin has recently graduated from her local college and takes an HR job at a law firm in the city, leaving the comfort of her childhood home to embark on her adult life. A self avowed introvert, this brings about challenges as she interacts with new colleagues and faces difficulties, causing her to question her abilities.Just as she is also adjusting to life in her new apartment and meeting her neighbours—alas, more people . . . and a Corgi—she learns that one of her coworke...

The story is set in Headlong Hall, the estate of Mr. Escot, a philosopher with radical ideas. The narrative unfolds over a period of one week when Mr. Escot invites a group of guests representing different social and intellectual viewpoints to his estate. Each guest embodies a particular ideology or belief system, and their interactions spark lively debates and satirical exchanges.Peacock uses the characters and their discussions to satirize the prevailing intellectual movements and societ...

The story is set in the fictional town of Crotchet Castle, where a diverse group of characters, each representing different philosophical and ideological positions, come together. These characters engage in humorous and often absurd debates on various subjects, including politics, science, art, and literature. Through their conversations and interactions, Peacock satirizes the intellectual fads and eccentricities of his era.The novel's central character is Mr. Chainmail, a skeptical and ra...

In "Maid Marian," Peacock reimagines the traditional Robin Hood tale and introduces readers to a cast of colorful characters, including the titular character, Maid Marian. The story is set in Sherwood Forest during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart. It revolves around the adventures of Robin Hood, his band of Merry Men, and the spirited and independent Maid Marian.Peacock's novel combines elements of romance, humor, and social commentary. It satirizes various aspects of English socie...

When a decorated general and his wife vanish after a high society charity auction, Special Agent Hannah Jacobs uncovers a conspiracy far deadlier than a missing persons case. With global security codes at stake and a suspect who doesn't exist, Hannah goes undercover into a world where nothing and no one is what it seems.

Crotchet Castle by Thomas Love Peacock: Enter the world of wit and satire with "Crotchet Castle" by Thomas Love Peacock. This novel tells the story of a group of intellectuals and their debates on art, science, and politics in a secluded English estate. Peacock's clever dialogue and sharp parody make this book a classic of comic literature.Why This Book?"Crotchet Castle" offers a hilarious and insightful cri...

Maid Marian is a novella by Thomas Love Peacock, his fourth long work of fiction, published in 1822.Peacock wrote all but the last three chapters of Maid Marian at Marlow in 1818. He wrote to Percy Bysshe Shelley that he did not find "this brilliant summer", of 1818, "very favourable to intellectual exertion" but before it was quite over "rivers, castles, forests, abbeys, monks, maids, kings, and banditti were all dancing before me like a masked ball". However, in 1819 Peacock was ...

"Doug Peacock, as ever, walks point for all of us. Not since Bill McKibben’s The End of Nature has a book of such import been presented to readers. Peacock’s intelligence defies measure. His is a beautiful, feral heart, always robust, relentless with its love and desire for the human race to survive, and be sculpted by the coming hard times: to learn a magnificent humility, even so late in the game. Doug Peacock’s mind is a marvel-there could be no more generous act than the writi...

Part of a series on the county folklore and festivals of the United Kingdom, this remarkable and well researched book on the festival customs and feast day practices all drawn from the voices of the people who took part in them. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.