"The Buccaneer Farmer" is a novel by Harold Bindloss that was published in England under the title "Askew's Victory." The story is set in the backdrop of the Canadian wilderness and follows the adventures of the protagonist, Askew, who becomes involved in buccaneer-like activities while managing his farming endeavors.Harold Bindloss was known for his adventure novels, often set in rugged landscapes and remote areas, depicting the challenges faced by individuals trying to establish themselv...

The morning was bright after heavy rain, and when Osborn looked out of the library window a warm, south-west breeze shook the larches about Tarnside Hall. Now and then a shadow sped across the tarn, darkening the ripples that sparkled like silver when the cloud drove on. Osborn frowned, for he had meant to go fishing and it was a morning when the big, shy trout would rise. His game-keeper was waiting at the boathouse, but the postman had brought some letters that made him put off his sport...

"The Girl from Alsace" tells the story of a young woman from the Alsace region, which was a contested territory between France and Germany during World War I. The novel likely follows the protagonist's journey through the war, as she grapples with the impact of the conflict on her life, her family, and her community.As the war unfolds, the protagonist may find herself drawn into the larger struggle, whether through acts of resistance, espionage, or humanitarian work. Along the way, she may...

In this enchanting fairytale, which Kirkus Reviews calls "intriguing and lyrical," a pair of estranged siblings, a tsarina, and a woodsman must band together to outwit a crooked duke who wants them all—and isn’t particular as to “dead” or “alive.” Here be dragons and sirens, magical gifts and dread debts, deeds noble and foolhardy. With a touch of Narnia and a dash of Baba Yaga, it’s a tale that reads like balm for the weary in soul.Though part of a series, this story listens as a ...

Winner of the Western Writers of America’s Medicine Pipe Bearer’s AwardTall, vain, elegant, the Crow were perhaps the most handsome of the Plains tribes. They were superb horsemen and fierce mystic warriors, implacable enemies, unshakable friends. A French-Canadian trapper, Renee DeGeer was a loner before he came to the Crow. He became one of them when he married the beautiful Tall Willow, only daughter of the principal chief, and started their magnificent family. But all too soon ...

Requiring high levels of athleticism and lots of hard work and practice, volleyball is an exciting sport. Aimed at both high school women’s volleyball players and young women who just happen to be curious about volleyball, this book introduces the terms, techniques, and tips they’ll need to become great players. The book offers a quick history of the sport and explains the rules of the game. There are extensive tips on staying healthy—including eating right, proper stretching techniques, t...

A Planet Funeral. A Rememberer. A Tragic Tale.Monarchs exist in the far future.Rememberer Barison records history. He attends a vital funeral. He searches for a title.Barison’s job depends on this funeral.This enthralling, surprising sci-fi story provides exciting information for future events and the Rememberer Order. Readers don’t want to miss this brilliant story.BUY NOW!Also available in Agents of The...

Disputed Titles: Ireland, Scotland, and the Novel of Inheritance, 1798-1832 argues for the centrality of inheritance—often impeded, disrupted inheritance—to the novel’s rise to preeminence in Britain during the Romantic period. Novels by Maria Edgeworth, Sydney Owenson, Charles Maturin, Walter Scott, and John Galt are densely populated by orphans, changelings, and lost and kidnapped heirs, and privilege a romance plot of dispossession that undermines the illusion of continuity implicit in ...