A penetrating assessment of Augustus as ancient Rome's military commander-in-chief.The words Pax Augusta—or Pax Romana—evoke a period of uninterrupted peace across the vast Roman Empire. Lindsay Powell exposes this as a fallacy. Almost every year between 31 BC and AD 14 the Roman Army was in action somewhere, either fighting enemies beyond the frontier in punitive raids or for outright conquest; or suppressing banditry or rebellions within the borders.Remar...

Cuchulain Of MuirthemneBy Lady Augusta GregoryThis is Lady Gregory's collation of the Cuchulain cycle. Cuchulain was a mighty warrior, 'the Hound of Ulster', the hero of 'the Red Branch', a band of elite fighters of ancient Ireland. Cuchulain is the subject of numerous tales set in pre-Christian Ireland, including the pivotal 'War for the Bull of Cuailgne'. The mythological and supernatural elements are tightly interwoven in this saga, including the ever-present Sidhe (fairi...

Cuchulain of Muirthemneby Lady Augusta GregoryEnthralling accounts of the legendary Cuchulain, the greatest of ancient Ireland's Knights of the Red Branch, tell of his birth and boyhood deeds, exploits in love and war, and premature death, all in the same beautifully simple style Lady Gregory first heard them as a child."This is Lady Gregory's collation of the Cuchulain cycle. Cuchulain was a mighty warrior, 'the Hound of Ulster', the hero of 'the Red Branch', a...

It's Christmastime in the seemingly tranquil town of Stone's Throw, South Carolina, but amid all the caroling, cookies, and cheer, a murderer casts a not-so-jolly pall on the holiday season.Augusta Goodnight, guardian angel, sometime sleuth, and welcome boarder with longtime resident Lucy Nan Pilgrim, comes to the aid of her friends when, as Lucy Nan is searching for the perfect Christmas tree on her grandmother's abandoned estate, a mysterious stranger plummets to his death from th...

Deep dive into the marvellous mystery collection of 'Selected Augusta Huiell Seaman'.Our adventure kicks off with two teenage strangers – and one very strange beach - in 'The Dragons Secret'.We'll then investigate the peculiar case of a haunted house and its quiet inhabitants in 'The Girl Next Door'. Why can't the careful and quiet Cicely Marlowe leave? And why does the older woman insist on covering her face with a veil?Last but not least, there are secrets and sil...

“Wuthering Heights,” the only novel written by Emily Bronte, is a classic of 19th century literature and is considered by many as one of the greatest romantic novels ever written. Set in Northern England, at the moorland farmhouse known as “Wuthering Heights,” it is the story of Catherine Earnshaw and the love that she shares with Heathcliff. Catherine and Heathcliff are brought together as children when her father brings the young foundling home, following a trip to Liverpool. Meanwhile C...

Across the years there have been many great writers of detective fiction. Many spring to mind: Arthur Conan Doyle for example. But few would recognise the the name Grace Isabel Colbron. She's worth delving into. Born in 1869 Grace Isabel Colbron wrote several detective 'whodunits'. Writing detective novels is an unusual occupation for a woman especially then. However they are delightful, entertaining reads from another era. A Case Collection, features 4 exciting stories and is a perfe...

It had been a magnificent afternoon, so wonderful that Leslie hated to break the spell. Reluctantly she unrolled herself from the Indian blanket, from which she emerged like a butterfly from a cocoon, draped it over her arm, picked up the book she had not once opened, and turned for a last, lingering look at the ocean. A lavender haze lay lightly along the horizon. Nearer inshore the blue of sea and sky was intense. A line of breakers raced shoreward, their white manes streaming back in the w...

The Heart's Sacrifice – 3 Classic Historical Romance Novels offers a captivating exploration of the tumultuous passion and societal intricacies that define historical romance. This anthology brings together a dynamic medley of stories that traverse the landscapes of Victorian England, the American South, and Belle Époque France. Each narrative pulsates with its own melodrama and emotional depth, while collectively they examine timeless themes of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations. ...

In "Wilderness Babies," Julia Augusta Schwartz crafts a poignant exploration of the delicate interplay between nature and nurture through a vivid narrative set against a pristine wilderness backdrop. The novel is marked by its lyrical prose, rich imagery, and an intricate web of character development that examines the themes of survival, instinct, and the inherent connection between humanity and the wild. Schwartz's keen observations of both the physical landscape and psychological landsca...

The protagonist of the tale is Beulah Benton, a young orphan with moral integrity and firm beliefs. Beulah has experienced many obstacles and misfortunes throughout her life, such as monetary difficulties, familial strife, and emotional issues. Love, morality, and the search for one's own identity and fulfilment are among the topics covered in the book. Beulah is presented as a morally upright woman who is committed to upholding her integrity in the face of difficulty. The American South s...

A wayward hurricane comes to an abrupt halt over South Georgia, pumping out a flood with gruesome results. At the same time, a young teen experiences such wanderlust that her own turbulent emotions reflect the storm and its terrible consequences. A short story.