There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore them...

In the heart of London's literary world, a brutal murder shatters the quiet charm of Charing Cross Road. Mr. Richard Dodsley, a well-known second-hand bookseller, is found dead in his shop—shot in cold blood amidst the dusty shelves and rare first editions. The scene is baffling: no sign of forced entry, no apparent motive, and a clientele made up of respectable writers, collectors, and publishers. Enter Inspector Wilkins of Scotland Yard, a thoughtful and methodical detective determined t...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore them...

John Ferguson was born on the 18th August 1881 in Stirling in Scotland.He attended the High School there and little other information is available.It is known that he worked primarily in the banking industry.His literary canon is exceedingly small, this being the only volume of his poems ever published. What is known is that he suffered from ill-health and these poems were written whilst in a sanitorium.The book itself was very successful after its publicati...

The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals.In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult Detectives, Female Detectives, Curious Crimes and a whole host more, but also bring a ...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more mode

A handbook for organic landscaping and turf management for recreational and commercial properties, public spaces, parks and urban gardens.Can you manage the landscape of a golf course, city park, or corporate campus without synthetic fertilizers and toxic pesticides? Absolutely! Organic landscaping is not only possible on a large scale, but it also makes sense both economically and environmentally. It promotes healthy soils and plants, which require less water and ...

STOICISMStoicism started as far back as the 3rd Century BCE when Zeno of Citium would sit on a porch in Athens and share his theories with all who cared to listen. Over time, more people started to realize just how valuable this school of thought could be, and it started spreading across the Greek and Roman civilizations. People from various walks of life started to adopt Zeno of Citium's theories: from soldiers to playwrights, slaves to emperors, these theories most definitely h...

The Rosarium philosophorum or Rosary of the philosophers, originally written in the 16th century, is one of the most important texts of European alchemy. 

This illustrated sgathers six of John Alexander Ferguson’s finest detective novels—from moody psychological mysteries to sharp London whodunits—showcasing why Ferguson remains a notable voice of the Golden Age. Featuring The Man in the Dark, Death of Mr Dodsley, The Dark Geraldine, plus three others, this collection invites readers into shadowy corridors, remote Scottish moors and bookshops fraught with secrets. In The Man in the Dark, amateur detective Francis MacNab investigates a sinist...

Set in 1920s colonial India, The Secret Road by John Ferguson is a gripping tale of espionage, danger, and high-stakes intrigue. John Neville of the Indian Secret Service is sent to steal the legendary Bumali diamond—a symbol of rebellion that could ignite an uprising against British rule. As Neville infiltrates the Rajah’s domain, he faces betrayal, ancient loyalties, and deadly pursuit. Blending fast-paced action with moral complexity, Ferguson explores the tensions of empire, identity, ...

Set in the remote village of Gart, hidden in the folds of the West Perthshire hills, The Dark Geraldine is a “Golden Age” mystery‑thriller, rich in atmosphere, intrigue, and unexpected peril. The story begins with two suspicious deaths: one accidental and one apparently suicide. The first vicitm is a respected villager in Gart, and the second is his employer—Robert Lawson—whose behavior leading up to his death has been increasingly strange and troubling. Then the plot thickens when Peter G...