A holiday on the French Riviera turns deadly when Lord Unsworth’s old flame is found murdered and his secretary, Mr. Quayle, must once again uncover the truth and try to find the true murderer before it's too late.“One murder was quite enough for this family!” Lady Constance declared. “Two starts to look like carelessness! And what happens when it’s three? Or four?”France 1926. In the wake of murder and tragedy, Lord Unsworth and his family flee to...

“I do not wish to disturb you, your lordship, but there is a body in the garden…”England, 1925. When a party thrown by the reclusive Lord Unsworth is marred by murder and a strange young woman is found dead on the grounds, the Earl and his family are astounded at first, but quickly become enraged when the police begin asking all sorts of impertinent questions. And when suspicions dare to fall on one of their own, it is up to Mr. Quayle, Lord Unsworth’s exceedingly efficien...

Classic Trollope novel. According to Wikipedia: "Anthony Trollope ( 1815 1882 ) became one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era. Some of Trollope's best-loved works, known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, revolve around the imaginary county of Barsetshire; he also wrote penetrating novels on political, social, and gender issues and conflicts of his day. Trollope has always been a popular novelist. Noted fans have included Sir Alec Guinness ...

From Trumpocalypse to Brexit Britain, brick by brick the walls are closing in. But don’t despair. Bulldoze the borders. Conquer freedom not fear. EXIT EARTH explores all life – past, present, or future – on, or off – this beautiful, yet fragile, world of ours. Final embraces beneath a sky of flames. Tears of joy aboard a sinking ship. Laughter in a lonely land. Dystopian or utopian, realist or fantasy, horror or sci-fi, EXIT EARTH is yours to conquer.EXIT EARTH includes the short f...

The story revolves around the character of Mr. Robert Scarborough, a wealthy and influential man who unexpectedly inherits a baronetcy and estates, leading to significant changes in his life and social standing. The novel delves into the dynamics of Mr. Scarborough's family, their interactions, and the consequences of newfound wealth and status.Trollope's writing often addressed social issues, relationships, and the complexities of family life within the context of Victorian England. "Mr. ...

The Classic Collection of Anthony Gilbert presents a captivating anthology of Mr. Crook murder mysteries, showcasing the author's signature blend of intrigue, wit, and suspense. This illustrated collection features four enthralling tales: "The Woman in Red," "The Mouse Who Wouldn’t Play Ball," "He Came by Night," and "Lady-Killer," each highlighting the brilliant detective work of the enigmatic Mr. Crook. In "The Woman in Red," readers are drawn into a web of deception and danger as Mr. Cr...

In "Mr. Scarborough's Family," Anthony Trollope deftly explores the themes of familial loyalty, financial ambition, and societal expectations through the lens of Victorian England's class structure. The novel presents a rich tapestry of characters, centered around Mr. Scarborough, whose newfound wealth provokes both admiration and resentment. Trollope's signature narrative style, characterized by intricate social commentary and keen psychological insights, serves to illuminate the complex ...

The bite is worse than the burn.Not knowing who he is, where he is, or what he is, Unnamed awakens under a dark sky full of smoke. Who is he? Why are his clothes… and his skin… in tatters? In a world on fire, what sort of person will he become?The Rucksack Universe series combines alternate history, speculative fiction, myth, adventure, globetrotting, and intrigue—all with well-poured pints of beer. Library Journal says Anthony St. Clair’s storytel...

Ignorant of the happenings in her new school, Justina Jezerel fell in love with a charming young man whose looks alone promises to care for her till eternity.But on the platform of cheap cowardice, Justina realizes that love truly needs to be tested to be actually proved.Unknown to her, she was in for even more surprises as it turns out the coward was her BFF's secret guy too.As different frats fight for authority in Bevy High, every student is confronted with the c...

The world has not yet forgotten the intensity of the feeling which existed when old Mr. Scarborough declared that his well-known eldest son was not legitimate. Mr. Scarborough himself had not been well known in early life. He had been the only son of a squire in Staffordshire over whose grounds a town had been built and pottery-works established. In this way a property which had not originally been extensive had been greatly increased in value, and Mr. Scarborough, when he came into posses...

Higher education provision is an essential component (socially as well as economically) of modern social structures. British Labour and Higher Education focuses on the development of Labour policy on higher education from 1945 to 2000. It analyses the rapid expansion and series of fundamental transformations in higher education and Labour's part in both shaping and reacting to them. The authors explore the historical evolution and Labour's varying policy initiatives in the period,...

"Mr. Scarborough's Family" by Anthony Trollope is a captivating exploration of family dynamics, inheritance, and the clash between tradition and modernity in Victorian England. At the heart of the novel is the wealthy patriarch, Mr. Scarborough, whose sudden illness sparks a fierce battle among his heirs over his vast fortune.As the Scarborough family grapples with the impending division of wealth, Trollope deftly portrays the complexities of their relationships and the moral dilem...