In this captivating family saga set in London from the late Victorian era to the early twentieth century, two sisters and two brothers navigate the complexities of love, family, and fortune. The elder siblings, favoured and spoiled since childhood, find themselves grappling with unhappiness and a secret misfortune that haunts the sisters' lives, while the overlooked younger pair demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity. Woven throughout the narrative is the poignant melody of the po...

Like a salmon leaving the ocean and swimming upriver, we are on a journey in which we must learn how to fly, at least for brief intervals. As we navigate the rapids in life, we grow stronger and more skillful. If we don't make it up the waterfall though, we swim in circles where cynics stagnate. Joy and clarity are ahead if we continue to progress. While every person's journey is unique, it is also universal. Any path that involves honesty and integrity leads to the same destination. How y...

Knights describes his early experiences aboard merchant ships, navigating dangerous seas, encountering unpredictable weather, and the everyday realities of working in maritime environments. His anecdotes capture the physical demands of the job as well as the skills required to navigate through different parts of the world, from bustling ports to remote, exotic locations. Alongside these practical details, Knights reflects on the changing nature of maritime work due to technological advance...

In the first book in an exciting new coming-of-age fantasy series from the author of theAge of Fire series,an impoverished girl enters into a military order of dragonriders, but her path won't be as easy or as straightforward as she expected.Fourteen-year-old Ileth grew up in an orphanage, and thanks to her stutter was never thought to be destined for much beyond kitchen work and cleaning. But she's dreamed of serving with the dragons ever since a childhood meeting...

The sea may look calm...But what lies beneath is never still.When disgraced journalist Elena Cruz boards a luxury cruise ship to escape a career scandal and reconnect with her sister, she expects sun, silence, and second chances. But when personal items begin to vanish and a murder shatters the illusion of calm, Elena is forced back into investigative mode.As secrets surface and suspicion surrounds every passenger, E...

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of A Desperate Voyage.This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by E. F. Knight, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside A Desperate Voyage:But, as one would have surmised after glancing at the strong, intelligent face, he was a man by no means l...

A night of celebration turns into a fight for survival.On New Year's Eve, Jill's life is violently upended when her obsessive ex, Tyrone, drags her back into the nightmare she fought so hard to escape. What begins as a desperate attempt to control her spirals into a deadly game of manipulation, terror, and betrayal.Isolated, hunted, and running out of time, Jill must find the courage to outsmart a man who refuses to let her go. Each step pulls her deeper in...

Notes by the way in a sailor's life presents a reflective exploration of maritime existence through a series of interconnected recollections that illuminate the physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions of life at sea. Drawing from varied episodes of travel and observation, the narrative offers a layered portrait of long voyages shaped by shifting climates, unpredictable waters, and the constant demands of shipboard labor. The text emphasizes the harsh yet compelling rhythms of sea...

The Way You Love Me Vol 1: Jill's Journeyby C.E. KnightWhen Jillian Weston escapes her painful past, the last thing she expects is to risk her life in a violent carjacking while trying to save two innocent children. Left battered, broken, and afraid to trust again, Jill finds herself in the care of Marcus Jordan - a wealthy, compassionate stranger with a magnetic presence and a heart full of secrets.As gratitude transforms into unde...

The Coffee-Stained HeiressIn the gritty, rain-soaked streets of the city, private detective Sam Mercer finds himself entangled in a case that threatens to unravel the very fabric of his life. When a mysterious woman named Evelyn Blackwood walks into his office, desperate for his help, Sam is reluctantly drawn into a web of deceit and danger. Evelyn's sister, Isabella, has vanished without a trace, and a sinister blackmail plot has made Sam's involvement unavoidable...

**Book Title: Whispers in the Dark: A Trio of Psychological Suspense**Step into the shadows with *Whispers in the Dark*, a gripping trio of psychological thrillers that will leave you questioning reality, truth, and the darkest corners of the human mind.In this chilling collection, three seemingly unconnected stories weave a sinister web of paranoia, deception, and unsettling twists:**Story 1: Shattered Memory**Detective Eve ...

“The French Revolution comes alive through the eyes of six diverse and complex women, in the skilled hands of these amazing authors.”--Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac GirlsA breathtaking, epic novel illuminating the hopes, desires, and destinies of princesses and peasants, harlots and wives, fanatics and philosophers—seven unforgettable women whose paths cross during one of the most tumultuous and transformati...