Encouraged by the kindly manner in which the Press has dealt with my "Anglo-Indian and Oriental Cookery," and at the repeated request of friends, I am writing this little book. In its compilation, I have had in view both the Anglican and Roman communions. There are many who keep the Fasts and Abstinences prescribed by their Church, and there are many more who would do so if their food was served up and cooked in a healthy way. As a rule, fish and vegetables are very little understood in th...

The cookbook includes a wide range of meatless dishes, such as soups, vegetable stews, casseroles, salads, egg dishes, and baked goods. Many of the recipes focus on using seasonal vegetables, legumes, grains, and dairy products to create hearty and flavorful meals. Johnson provides recipes that were intended to be filling, ensuring that the meals would not only comply with the restrictions of the fast but also provide enough sustenance to satisfy the appetites of those observing the fast.F...

A shot penetrates the still night air and one of Galton's leading citizens is a victim of a desperate killer's gun. Murder becomes entangled with politics and it takes a parish priest to discover "whodunit" in this thriller by a husband and wife novelist team.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Reflecting on Roth: James Atlas' Literary Friendship and Reflections is a deeply personal and insightful exploration of the enduring legacy of Philip Roth, told through the lens of a unique and intimate friendship. James Atlas, a celebrated writer and critic in his own right, offers a rare glimpse into the life and work of one of America's greatest literary icons. This book is more than just a biography; it's a journey through the compl...

A battle of wits and one delicious truce...Miss Myra Astley has always known her future would include a grand love match. When she falls in love with the charming Viscount Southwood, she is certain nothing can intervene to destroy her happiness. But fate, it seems, has other plans. After a chance encounter with a fortune teller, Myra finds her hand shackled to Southwood’s infuriatingly arrogant brother, Daniel.With every attempt to remove the shackles thwar...

She was never just a memory—and never meant to be ignored.Fletcher Fernley prefers order, comfort, and the quiet satisfaction of a well-argued point of law. As a barrister, he thrives on logic and precision, whether debating in the courtroom or sparring politely on the edges of the ballroom. Love, however, has always seemed far too untidy for his carefully arranged life.Audrey Benton fell in love with Fletcher the day he hung a swing from a tree at Primrose...

Two spies. One house party. A love that could cost them everything.Captain Cornelius Fernley has spent the last five years of his life entrenched in a world of espionage as he works to uncover a coup against the Prince Regent. The stage is set at a grand house party hosted by the Marquess of Blackwell, a man who is deeply established as one of the leaders of a group known as the Cavaliers.Lady Elise Wells is determined to prove herself a valuable asset to t...

She agreed to the ruse. Love was never part of the bargain.Miss Rose Astley has never been engaged—secretly or otherwise. Unfortunately, the Duke of Pembroke announced her as his secret intended, and now all of Society is congratulating her on an engagement she most definitely did not accept. Pembroke claims it was necessary to escape an unwanted arrangement. Rose admittedly understands his reasons but cannot fathom how she became his only solution.

Ten days. Two wagers. The Season's most dangerous game.Oliver Fernley is a musical prodigy. After a few years of tutoring pupils on various instruments, Oliver has decided his current course has amounted to very little. He needs a change. A night out with friends at Whites seems to be the ticket to break him out of his mundane life. A wager or two seems harmless until he is deep in his cups and freely spending beyond his means.According to the gossip column...

The Beat movement nurtured many female dissidents and artists who contributed to Beat culture and connected the Beats with the second wave of the women’s movement. Although they have often been eclipsed by the men of the Beat Generation, the women’s contributions to Beat literature are considerable.Covering writers from the beginning of the movement in the 1950s and extending to the present, this book features interviews with nine of the best-known women Beat writers, including Dia...

A man of faith. A woman with secrets. A love that tests them both.Mr. Gilbert Fernley has never been a jealous man—until now. As the local vicar, he has devoted his life to faith, service, and the quiet contentment of guiding his parish. But when his twin brother’s recent marriage reveals a happiness Gilbert never thought to desire, he begins to wonder if his calling has room for love after all. With gentle persistence he agrees to a matchmaking scheme allowing his...

Luna and Fizzle are best friends like any other except for one thing: Fizzle is an alien from the planet Popsy! Planet Popsy has three suns so it never ever goes dark. That means that Fizzle is learning about bedtime for the first time in his life! Thankfully Luna is there to help show him how to brush his teeth, take a bath and even put on his pyjamas! It's lucky she's such a great teacher.