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This is a story set within actual history - fictional characters in actual events. On 2nd May 1808 Napoleon Bonaparte imprisoned the Spanish Royal Family and proclaimed his brother Joseph the new King of Spain. The Spanish rose up at the insult and so, with Spain in foment, the British Government saw the opportunity for a British army to once again set foot on European soil. Therefore, in August 1808, a small force led by General Sir Arthur We...

In the mountainous countryside on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, a small rural community is shocked by the death of local farmer, Albert Moreno. His death is attributed to an accidental drug overdose. Knowing his father's hatred of drugs, Albert's son, Enyo believes that his father was murdered, especially after learning that, shortly before he died, Albert had discovered a secret tunnel on his farm that could possibly have been us...

In a medieval world where magic and dragons exist, a teenage girl and a prince on the run cross paths on their adventures and find themselves falling in love. 15 year-old Rose was forced to run from her family to find safety from the cruel and conceited sheriff who believes his rightful place is on the throne. The sheriff's men have tracked down and beaten Prince Rowan when Rose finds him and heals his wounds. As they travel together, Rose dis...

The wild cats of Catalonia is about a group of cats who live in a row of huts on a harbour(port)in Blane in the Costa Brava in Catalonia Spain and how they have to steal fish to feed their families but there are far too many fish gong missing and something had to dramatically change, enjoy what the change is and how things turn out for not only the cats but everybody involve

Thomas Hardy's classic novel. In the late 19th century, Tess Durbeyfield is sent off to visit a rich cousin, Alec D'Urberville, when her parents learn that they are distantly related. Tess takes a disliking to Alec and his attempts at seduction are rebuffed. Returning from a village party, Alec forces himself on the innocent Tess ..

A little girl who loves jumping in puddles finds herself in a strange world Called Waterworld, searching for a lost Princess. There are many surprises for her in this world. Her only way back home is to succeed in her mission. Horrifying beasts try to stop her in the caverns of the Sno Gobblers. She is aided by two strange green people called Dunkers. Will she ever get back home and go to her friend's birthday party.

This paperback book of poetry has been written over the last 15 tears or so, poems that have been inspired by family, friends and places I have visited both here in the UK and abroad over the years, lots of my poems were written in Newcastle county down in Ireland my daddy birthplace and my spiritual home, there is a mixture of poems romantic, fantasy, humourous, a few about my home city of stoke on rent, basically this book is a look inside m...

After his life suffers an unexpected disruption, Billy embarks on a journey of inner healing and personal renewal. In this tale of lost innocence, family and forgiveness, physical incapacity becomes the catalyst for the reawakening of a once vibrant soul.

This is an anthology in four parts by members and friends of our group. We chose WATER for our main theme, with our mermaid voices expressing thoughts, relating tales, and speaking of many places real and imagined.

A joyous eclectic mix of memoir, travel writing, stories and poetry. A delicious literary pic 'n mix. It will take you on a journey using both writing and multimedia links. A great antidote to our post-Covid world making you both laugh and cry in equal measure. All profits from the sale of this book will be divided amongst the author's nominated charities: Motor Neurone Disease AssociationCancer UKMedway Neurological NetworkThe Wisdom HospiceU...

Readers who enjoyed Maggie Smith's two volumes of memoirs, 'Arriving Where I Started' and 'Miles To Go Before I Sleep', will welcome her very first novel, published as she approached her ninety-third year... Set in Yorkshire, Massachusetts and upstate New York, the intriguing themes include a major family crisis, the challenges of female entrepreneurship and the effects - especially on men - of unresolved grief. Juliet Kent runs a highly succe...

According to scripture, Adam was created first and given three tasks, to tend the garden, to name the animals and to find himself a helper. What if the first animal he encountered was a dog that became his BFFF (best furry friend forever)? If for a couple of days, Adam had the time of his life exploring the garden and naming the animals until the creator removed one of his ribs and created Eve, and Eve was quicker in thought and often more emo...

Daniella had just settled into her new life post divorce. She thought she had a plan for her and her children with her new love Alec. Fate had other plans however, and Daniella finds herself in a world she never expected to be a part of. She must recover from the violence her ex husband has wrought upon her life, while at the same time trying to reconcile her familial obligations and navigate her altered body. Plagued by her past and uncertain...

In Charles Dickens classic novel, Oliver Twist is born in a workhouse in 1830's England. His mother, whose name no one knows, is found on the street and dies just after Oliver's birth.A penniless orphan in 17th century London - Poor but honest Oliver is fleeing the cruelty of the workhouse when he's forced in a band of young thieves headed by the notorious Fagin and the evil Bill Sikes. But when the greedy cutthroats threaten Oliver's only cha...

Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters are left to the will of her step-son, John, and his wife after her husband dies. Her step-son's wife does not like Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters, so it is determined they should move out of their home as soon as possible. Currently they are sharing their home with John and his wife, who are the legal owners of the home. The oldest daughter, Elinor, is in love with John's brother-in-law, Edward. They are moving...

join the adventure of a young boy who finds an old silver boomerang on the Mourne mountains and follow his strange path into the world of Irish mythical magic and legends of old and the characters he meets along the way, his fun with the boomerang leads him into the strangest of places and topped with interesting tales of local history.The story is set in the beautiful area of Newcastle county down in the north of Ireland at what is known as t...

My promise, Dearest Nina, is that one day I shall write a book about the most beautiful love story that ever was - our story, the story of Nina and Vic.'Vic believed he had the rest of his life to fulfill his dream - to marry his wartime fiancee Nina and become an author. He yearned for peace and a family where love prevailed - something he had waited a lifetime to experience. Meanwhile, caught up in the Second World War, he had an active and ...

Mum is a poetry book compiled with a variety of stories and styles of writing, from both African and European experiences and culture,

after being shipwrecked on a desert island the two rival gangs of barrels that survived the sinking ship disaster have to agree to help each because of the problem with their smelly contents inside their barrels

Hello and welcome to my 7th children's story, this one is a bit different from the other books I have written over the last 8 years or so because it is not one story but two stories, the first story is based on an allotment and includes many animal characters ane fireside story is a scary tale told by ElderPit Rat plus a bunch of silly rhymes the odd poem and ending with two short tales along with lots of wonderful illustrations throughout boo...