Bringing together scholars from literary, historical, and religious studies,Constructing Nineteenth-Century Religioninterrogates the seemingly obvious category of “religion.” This collection argues that any application of religion engages in complex and relatively modern historical processes. In considering the various ways that nineteenth-century religion was constructed, commodified, and practiced, contributors to this volume “speak” to each other, finding interdisciplinary link...

Missionary Cosmopolitanism in Nineteenth-Century British Literature explores the notion that missionaries, often perceived as only evangelically motivated in the British imperial project, were also spurred on by cosmopolitan ideals. Winter Jade Werner makes this surprising connection in order to write against standard understandings of missionary work as well as typical understandings of cosmopolitanism as a deeply secular project.Missionary Cosmopolitanism identif...

Genevieve's parents are still reeling from the news that their daughter is gay and she will no longer be marrying Paul, the man who they believe is the ideal son-in-law. Rejected by her family and friends, Genevieve makes a new life with Rebecca, the woman she has fallen in love with and she has never been happier.D.C Isabel Smith first encounters the couple when investigating a vicious attack on Genevieve along the embankment of the River Thames. Her investigation is hampered when...

Nikki and Jo are back!With the holidays fast approaching at Amber Hills, Nikki and Jo and are busier than ever. When mysterious guests Rebecca and Genevieve arrive (characters from the best-selling novel '143'), they bring a whole host of drama with them.Nikki is determined to get to the bottom of their unusual behaviour, but will she find out more than she's bargained for?Although Always You has recurring characters, it can also b...

A new jobA new bossA new loveZara's first day at her new job is a disaster but she's soon to find out that first impressions don't always last.

Shelly can't wait for the work day to be over – it's Saturday, she's hung-over and wants to go home with her partner Melissa.Melissa, has other things on her mind, namely a mysterious elderly man who has been watching their shop from across the street – but what could he possibly want in a women's beauty salon?

Tess is down on her luck - her girlfriend has left her, she has lost her job and without an income she will soon be homeless.On the way to a job interview, torrential rain forces her to seek cover. She heads to the nearest place available - a Tarot and tea shop, totally unaware that what is revealed in the cards for her future is just the beginning.Love on the cards is a short story with a message for us all - to never lose hope despite the dire circumstances you may find y...