A fierce thunderstorm on the moors forces a traveler to seeks shelter at a seemingly derelict house. Unfortunately for him, it's not as empty as he'd like it to be...

Word of Honour is a collection of short stories on defending and protecting personal honour.

On a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club. There was no entrance fee and no subscription, in which respect it differed from all other clubs. Its membership was limited to six: the Actor, the Barrister, the Doctor, the Ordinary Man, the Soldier, and the Writer. And the only rule of the club was, that on certain nights, to be mutually agreed on, the member whose turn it was should give to the remaining members an exceedingly good dinner,...

A fascinating collection of tales, including stories related by members of a select club consisting of an actor, a barrister, a doctor, a soldier, a writer and an ‘ordinary man’. Each member of this club is obliged to entertain his fellows to dinner from time to time, after which he relates a story connected with his profession or trade – the only penalty is a donation to a worthy charity should he fail to keep his audience awake. Readers of these excellent stories may rest assured that th...

‘Demobilised officer, finding peace incredibly tedious, would welcome diversion. Legitimate, if possible; but crime, if of a comparatively humorous description, no objection. Excitement essential... Reply at once Box X10.’ Hungry for adventure following the First World War, Captain Hugh ‘Bulldog’ Drummond begins a career as the invincible protectorate of his country. His first reply comes from a beautiful young woman, who sends him racing off to investigate what at first looks like blackma...

In "When Carruthers Laughed," Sapper delivers a gripping tale that deftly interweaves elements of adventure and psychological intrigue. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century British society, the novel showcases the author's hallmark narrative style, characterized by sharp dialogue and meticulously crafted characters. The story revolves around the enigmatic figure of Carruthers, whose laughter conceals a labyrinth of emotions and enigmatic truths, illustrating the nuanced interplay...

In his gripping novel "Out of the Blue," Sapper masterfully weaves a tale of intrigue and adventure against the backdrop of the tumultuous skies of World War I. The narrative combines sharp dialogue and vivid descriptions, effectively immersing readers in the life of a pilot whose aerial exploits reveal profound themes of bravery, honor, and the psychological effects of war. The literary style is characterized by Sapper's ability to evoke tension and emotion, placing readers alongside char...

Immaculate, charming, fearless wanderer, Jim Maitland, has a peculiar code of morals and an unforgettable character. Our enthusiastic narrator, Leyton, meets the legendary Maitland on the Island of Tampico -- a flawless jewel in a sapphire sea, with more vice than the slums of a city - and leaps at the chance to accompany this charismatic man on his spontaneous travels.

A fascinating look at the impact of war, not only at the military front, but also on issues of social class and the role of women at the "home front."

Nothing in this war has so struck those who have fought in it as its impersonal nature. From the day the British Army moved north, and the first battle of Ypres commenced—and with it trench warfare as we know it now—it has been, save for a few interludes, a contest between automatons, backed by every known scientific device. Personal rancour against the opposing automatons separated by twenty or thirty yards of smelling mud—who stew in the same discomfort as yourself—is apt to give way to ...

A collection of nine excellent stories by "Sapper", most of the stories around around twenty pages long, except the last one "The Impassive Footman" which is over eighty pages. One of the stories "The Horror at Staveley Grange" features Ronald Standish, after Bulldog Drummond Sapper's best known hero.

A dinner party at a British manor ends in sudden death. Major Bob Seymour tries to solve the mystery. An uncanny mystery tale by the creator of