As an Englishman I much regret to say in reply to the first question, that, after a very rigorous examination of authorities and weighing of evidence, and making allowance for the not unnatural exaggeration and embellishment by men smarting under deprivation of liberty, I find that foreigners have not unduly emphasized the brutality with which we treated a large proportion of our prisoners of war, and I am fairly confident that after a study of the following pages my readers will agree wit...

"Sweetie, I'm home." I tried to put as much kindness into my voice as possible. I didn't want to have another argument - at least not right away.Silence."Sweetheart?"A gunshot echoed from our bedroom, followed by the sound of a bullet casing skipping along a wall.Everything slowed down.***When a life is destroyed, when guilt says you played a role in its destruction, how do you face the days ahead? Twenty-six-year-old Abel Keogh chooses to ig...

**The residents of a New England town become obsessed with finding the cure for a mysterious ailment spreading through their community in this “kaleidoscopic and gorgeous” (People, Book of the Week) novel about love’s capacities in a changing world.“The Emilys is a smart, soulful novel brimming with wonder, grace, and mystery.”—Claire Vaye Watkins, author of I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness**Eve is at a breaking point. Alone with her two childr...

Reality is fragile. Alex Carter is about to break it.Alex Carter used to be a journalist—sharp, skeptical, and barely holding himself together after losing everything that mattered. When he's assigned a routine obituary, he expects tedium. Instead, he finds a man with no past. No real birth records. No family. Just a name, and a history that doesn't hold.Driven by a need to understand, Alex follows the trail—and discovers others just like him. People who shouldn't ...

Down the Scale or Up... is a compelling early 20th-century novel by E. F. Benson, first published in 1910. The story delves into the intricate social dynamics and personal ambitions of English society, focusing on the lives of its central characters as they navigate the shifting scales of fortune, reputation, and personal fulfillment. The narrative follows the protagonist, a talented but struggling musician, whose journey through the echelons of society is marked by both triumphs and setba...

Former London detective Jake Jackson finds his new life in the country threatened when an old case from the past buried deep within an archeological dig site resurfaces in this beautifully written and deeply immersive mystery that will challenge your deductive skills.A beautiful landscape . . .It began as the project of a lifetime—a group of archaeologists, uncovering the remains of a Roman settlement on a picturesque hill in the glorious English c...

Timmy and Lamar's ordinary school life takes a wild turn when they launch the Bully-Buster Plan, a mission to tackle their school's biggest challenge—Grayson Grobble, the notorious bully. But as they dig deeper, they discover Grayson's tough exterior hides a surprising story.Through clever strategies, kindness, and teamwork, the boys embark on an adventure of transformation, proving that even the hardest hearts can change.How Timmy Tamed the School Bull...

Things are exactly what they seem? Life is real? Life is earnest? Well, that depends.

This open access book seeks answers to a series of questions about the little studied subject of prologues or theatrical presentations in American movie theaters from the late 1910s to the mid-1920s. How did prologues emerge out of prior practices? Who were the exhibitors most involved? What characteristics would come to define prologues? How widespread did they become not only in metropolitan palace cinemas but also in movie theaters in mid-sized cities and even small towns? If they gener...

'Echoes of a Dragon's Destiny,' A tale of Ember, a dragon with storm-controlling talents, leads a diverse crew on a mission to save their kingdom from an ancient prophesy. Faced with unforeseen obstacles and long-buried secrets, Ember must reawaken latent powers and bring erstwhile rivals together to face a greater evil. The climatic confrontation unfolds as Ember reshapes Draconia's future, leaving behind a legacy of unity in this thrilling story of sacrifice, courage, and the enduring po...

Former London detective Jake Jackson finds his new life in the country threatened when women start disappearing in this beautifully written and deeply immersive novel that will challenge even the most diehard mystery lover’s deductive skills.A beautiful summer’s dayWhen young nurse Claire Davidson goes missing on the riverbank, the only clues left behind are her phone and shoes.A mystery that sweeps the nationPeople disappe...

Former London detective Jake Jackson finds his new life in the country threatened when women start disappearing in this beautifully written and deeply immersive novel that will challenge even the most diehard mystery lover’s deductive skills.A beautiful summer’s dayWhen young nurse Claire Davidson goes missing on the riverbank, the only clues left behind are her phone and shoes.A mystery that sweeps the nationPeople disappe...