Oh! Susannah! by MARK AMBIENT

In "Oh! Susannah!", Mark Ambient masterfully explores the complexity of human relationships through the lens of a small-town Southern community. The narrative unfolds with a lyrical prose style that blends elements of humor and poignancy, capturing the nuances of interpersonal dynamics and the struggles of familial bonds. Ambient's acute observations and rich characterizations breathe life into the setting, creating a tapestry where the mundane intertwines with the profound, ultimately ref...

„A House to Let” is a novella originally published in 1858 by Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Elizabeth Gaskell and Adelaide Anne Procter. Each of the contributors wrote a chapter (stories within a story, and in the case of Adelaide Anne Procter, as a story in verse) and the whole was edited by Dickens, making it fit together seamlessly as a whole. This novella is a composite tale of mystery and intrigue set amid the dark streets of Victorian London. It is about a house that has remained ...

Christmas is a time for giving, for receiving. . . and for murder. We've collected ten Christmas stories, old and new, that will spike your eggnog, trim your tree, and hopefully add a dash of spice to your Christmas cheer. Included are:"A Christmas Pit," by John Gregory Betancourt"A Reversible Santa Claus," by Meredith Nicholson"A Stake of Holly," by Lillian Stewart Carl"Believing in Santa," by Ron Goulart"Death Will Trim Your Tree," by Liz Zelvin...

P. L. Travers introduced Mary Poppins to the world in 1934. Ever since, the no-nonsense English nanny has been beloved by children and adults everywhere.Originally published in 1962 and long unavailable, Mary Poppins from A to Z offers a unique glimpse of the famous Poppins cast. Twenty-six vignettes—one for each letter of the alphabet—weave unexpected tales of Mary Poppins, the Banks children, and other characters from Travers's timeless novels. As an added twist, each vi...

Drama unfolds between the servants and masters of an aristocratic Irish household in this “classic upstairs-downstairs story” set during World War II—for fans of Downton Abbey (Time)The war has led to a scarcity of experienced staff at the vast hereditary house of an aristocratic Anglo-Irish family. When Eldon the butler dies, Raunce—the head footman—is assigned his job. The other servants are taken aback by this irregular promotion, but lovely yo...

During the Blitz, Henry Green served on the London Auxiliary Fire Service, and this experience lies behind Caught, published when the bombing had only recently ended. Like Green, Richard Roe, the hero of this resolutely unheroic book, comes from the upper class. His wife remains at their country estate, far from the threatened city, while Roe serves under Pye, a professional fireman whose deranged sister once kidnapped Roe’s young son, a bad memory that complicates the relationshi...

"One of the great comic novels of the century." - Anthony Burgess"[A]n exuberant romp with a parcel of grotesques in a truly horrible nor'-nor'-easterly suburb of London . . . great fun." - Manchester Guardian"Rabelaisian, vigorous, readable, inventive and bizarre." - Simon Raven"The very best of his works." - Harlan EllisonIn the worst, poorest, most benighted corner of London is Fowlers End, one of the most godforsak...

An Alabaster Box is a compelling anthology that offers a rich tapestry of thematic exploration into societal norms, gender roles, and the dichotomy of appearance versus reality. The collection seamlessly blends a variety of literary styles, from gothic elements and realism to early feminist narratives, presenting readers with stories that challenge and delight. While each piece stands uniquely on its own, the anthology as a whole shines a light on the intricacies of human emotion and socie...