Latimer Field, humble curate of St Mary's Church in the sleepy English town of Banfield enjoys his work curing souls and preaching sermons. But when his keen sense of justice leads to an altercation with a burglar, he finds himself thrown into a world of crime and villainy! In these twelve tales, Field finds himself tackling all manner of disturbances of the peace, from anarchist plots to stolen government secrets; gypsy curses to apparently haunted houses.Originally published in 1...

Young Ralph Penlogan hails from a humble but hardworking family of farmers that has been oppressed by the greedy and callous local squire, Sir John Hamblyn, for years. But when Ralph finds himself falling for Hamblyn's beautiful daughter Dorothy, even the longstanding enmity between the families can't hamper his affection.

A Gamble With Life is a gripping thriller with a strong moral bent that will keep readers engaged until the very last page. Down on his luck and having exhausted every option, Rufus Sterne hatches a remarkable scheme that, if pulled off successfully, will solve all of his problems. But does Sterne have what it takes to pull off his plan?

Methodist minister Silas Hocking scored a major bestseller with Her Benny, an inspiring tale that follows the trials and triumphs of one Benny Bates, a young boy whose life has fallen to pieces and who is forced to fend for himself on the streets of Liverpool. Will Benny make it out of the slums and find a happy, stable life?

In "The Squire's Daughter," Silas K. Hocking skillfully intertwines romance, social commentary, and the complexities of human relationships within the backdrop of rural England. The narrative follows the titular character, whose life oscillates between the expectations imposed by her aristocratic lineage and her quest for personal agency. Hocking's prose is imbued with a rich, pastoral quality, deftly capturing the nuances of Victorian society and the constraints placed upon women. This no...

HER BENNY.A STORY OF STREET LIFE.Author Preface:My pastoral work, during a three years' residence in Liverpool, called me frequently into some of the poorest neighbourhoods of that town, where I became acquainted with some of the originals of this story. It was not until I had seen the little Arabs of the streets in their homes—if such haunts of wretchedness be worthy of that name—that I felt that interest in, and sympathy for them, that I have experienced ever since...

In "A Gamble with Life," Silas K. Hocking offers a thought-provoking exploration of the dichotomy between ambition and morality through the lens of a gripping narrative. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th-century societal upheaval, the novel is rich in vivid imagery and intricate character development, deftly weaving themes of personal sacrifice and the complexities of human relationships. Hocking's literary style is characterized by its articulate prose, punctuated by philosophical...

Her Benny written by Silas Kitto Hocking. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of t...

A Gamble with Life by Silas K. Hocking is a compelling exploration of the human condition set against the backdrop of the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds through the lens of chance and fate, demonstrating how life'Äôs unpredictability can lead to both triumph and despair. Hocking'Äôs prose is rich and evocative, exhibiting the literary style typical of Victorian novelists while deftly weaving in elements of psychological insight, highlighting moral dilemmas faced by his characters...

Rivals Arthur Teesdale and Douglas Grove start to fight over two young women. During the fight they fall off a small bridge in the Lake District, into a raging torrent. Neither young man is found, and both are presumed dead. An adopted girl seeks for information on her parents. Arthur Teesdale's young sister, Hope, is kidnapped by a woman wearing a cloak with a scarlet hood, and imprisoned in a mental asylum in a remote German castle. In this adventure story, Silas K Hocking takes the read...

Ivy sits in the garden of her hillside home where she makes her fishing nets, working on in the soft light of summer. The sound of bees drone in flowers nearby, a bright sky crowns a lustrous summer sea, grassland drops away from the cottage to the village below. And so Ivy's story begins. As her life unfolds, she will find her strength tested to the limit but her love will not fail. Ivy and little Ned must rely on each other and those who love them to find gentle light at the end of their...

The novel focuses on the life of Benny, a young boy living in the harsh realities of street life. The story paints a vivid picture of Benny’s struggles and challenges as he navigates the difficulties of growing up on the streets.Benny’s experiences highlight the themes of poverty, resilience, and the quest for a better life. The narrative delves into his interactions with other characters, including friends, family, and figures from his environment, offering a poignant exploration of socia...