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Andrew Lang

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Simon Hester

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Andrew Lang - The Fairy Tale Books

Andrew Lang (1844–1912) in collaboration with his wife Leonora Blanche Alleyne (1851-1933) published The Blue Fairy Book in 1889 and it was to become the first of a series of twenty five collections of fantastical tales from around the world, ending with “The Strange Story Book” published in 1923.In this first collection we find many of the traditional favourites from the “Fairy Tale” world, including amongst others “Goldilocks”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves”,...

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Ernest Bramah

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Simon Hester

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Max Carrados Stories

When Max Carrados first appeared in the pages of Ernest Bramah in 1913, readers were invited to reconsider one of the most enduring assumptions in detective fiction: that seeing is knowing.Carrados is blind. Yet he is never portrayed as diminished. Instead, his lack of sight sharpens the faculties upon which most of us scarcely rely. A faint irregularity in a footstep, the texture of paper beneath the fingers, the almost imperceptible hesitation in...

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Sir James Knowles

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Simon Hester

In the vast tapestry of human history, certain figures stand as beacons of virtue, symbols of chivalry, and embodiments of the eternal struggle between good and evil. Among these figures, the legend of King Arthur shines with a brilliance that has endured through the ages, captivating the hearts and imaginations of countless generations.Sir James Knowles's retelling of "The Legend of King Arthur and His Knights" is a masterpiece that breathes new life into this timeless tale. Drawi...

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Kenneth Grahame

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Simon Hester

Although accepted to be a classic of children's literature, Kenneth Grahame's tale of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad is layered with the universal themes of nature, longing, belonging, awe and friendship; all woven around the exciting adventures of the incorrigible Mr Toad and his faithful companion's attempts to tame his wayward spirit.

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Andrew Lang

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Simon Hester

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Andrew Lang - The Fairy Tale Books

In The Green Fairy Book, Andrew Lang continues his celebrated work of gathering fairy tales from many nations into one collection, preserving stories that have delighted generations and offering them anew to young readers—and to all who value the enduring charm of folklore. This volume, the third in Lang’s famous “Coloured” Fairy Book series, draws its tales from an especially wide array of sources: French, German, Russian, Italian, Scottish, and even oral traditions from tribal c...

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H.G Wells

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Simon Hester

First published in 1905 Kipps soon became H.G Wells’ most popular novel. It is a rags to riches story of a “simple soul” Arthur Kipps, a naïve young man who finds himself suddenly struggling to keep afloat in the deep waters of unlooked for wealth. He reaches out to those he considers his betters to anchor himself in this new world, so far removed from his relatively humble life of apprentice to a Draper.Young Kipps is quick to abandon his first love Ann for the allure of Helen Wal...

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Marthese Fenech

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Simon Hester

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Siege of Malta

COFFEE POT BOOK CLUB BOOK OF THE YEAR GOLD MEDAL WINNERThe violent clash between the Ottoman Empire and the Knights of St John on the island fortress of Malta serves as the backdrop to Eight Pointed Cross. Siblings Domenicus and Katrina Montesa grow up under the threat of a looming Inquisition by Rome and constant raids by corsairs loyal to the Ottoman Sultan. Hundreds of leagues away in Istanbul, young Demir’s dream of becoming an imperial horseman in the Sultan’...

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G.K Chesterton

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Simon Hester

In the realm of mystery and intrigue, few tales possess the captivating allure and timeless charm as G.K. Chesterton's "The Man Who Knew Too Much." Originally penned in an era ripe with fascination for detective fiction, Chesterton's work continues to mesmerize readers across generations with its ingenious plots, vivid characters, and profound insights into the human condition.Published in 1922, "The Man Who Knew Too Much" epitomizes Chesterton's mastery of the detective genre, sho...

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Arthur Conan Doyle

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Simon Hester

Conan Doyle had attempted to bring his Sherlock Holmes stories to a fitting close in 1893 with “The Final Problem” but public outrage both persuaded him to resurrect his famous detective.It was therefore not through a dramatic struggle with the evil Professor Moriarty atop an Alpine waterfall that Holmes was to leave the literary world, but instead he was to bow out gracefully and patriotically in the series of stories published in 1917 under the title “His Last Bow”.These ...

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Edgar Allan Poe

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Simon Hester

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Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories

Though he is most often remembered as the architect of the modern tale of terror, Edgar Allan Poe's short fiction ranges far beyond the confines of the macabre. In these 13 selected stories, he deals not merely with fear, but with consciousness itself: its obsessions, its perversities, its fragile hold upon identity, memory, and reason.Ligeia – A meditation on beauty, intellect, and the terrifying possibility that the will may conquer death itself.B...

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G.K Chesterton

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Simon Hester

Welcome to the whimsical world of "The Club of Queer Trades"!In this collection of tales, G.K. Chesterton invites you to join a secret society unlike any other. Published in 1905, these stories weave a tapestry of mystery, humour, and imagination, showcasing Chesterton's unparalleled wit and flair for the unconventional.At the heart of this collection lies the notion of "queer trades" – professions so unique and eccentric that they defy conventional classification. From an ...

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G.K. Chesterton

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Simon Hester

Published in 1908, Orthodoxy is Chesterton’s witty and paradoxical defense of the Christian faith. Written as a kind of spiritual autobiography, he describes his journey from skepticism to belief, showing how Christianity provided the answers to the riddles of existence.Chesterton argues that modern philosophies often swing between extremes—either denying human dignity or denying human sinfulness—whereas Christianity balances both truths: man is both fallen and made in God...