In "The Rough Road," William John Locke delivers a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the transformative power of self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century England, the novel...

The Red Planet, set against the backdrop of idyllic landscapes and rich social commentary, weaves an intricate narrative that explores themes of colonialism, identity, and human resilience. Locke employs...

In "The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne," William John Locke artfully explores complex themes of morality, identity, and social justice, weaving a narrative that resonates with the uncertainties of the early...

In "Far-away Stories," William John Locke crafts a compelling collection of tales that transport readers to distant lands, exploring themes of adventure, identity, and the human experience. Locke'Äôs...

In "The Fortunate Youth," William John Locke presents a compelling narrative that intertwines themes of love, adventure, and the complexities of youth. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century society,...

In "Septimus," William John Locke presents a captivating narrative that intertwines themes of individualism, societal expectation, and the search for identity. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century...

The book tells the story of "Doggie" Trevor, who, having been wrapped in cotton wool since babyhood, becomes a snobbish rich dilettante. All this changes as World War I begins and Doggie takes a commission...

The book concerns the tangled lives of four people: Zora, a young widow who seeks some purpose in her life; Septimus Dix, an other-wordly but kind-hearted inventor of hopeless things; Clem Sypher, a larger...

The book follows the adventures of two main characters - Clementina Wing, a talented artist in her mid 30's with no social graces and Ephraim Quixtus, an older bookish gentleman whose quiet life is abruptly...

Marcus Ordeyne is a middle aged bachelor schoolmaster who has inherited both money and a title and thus is able to lead a life of leisure. One day, he encounters a young girl in a London park who has...

The vagabond, Paragot, a truly eccentric bohemian and a wandering scholar with a mysterious past, adopts a London street urchin (whom he calls Asticot) by purchasing him from his mother for half a crown....

Set during WWI in England, The Red Planet is a rich tale about the life in a little English town from the point of view of Major Duncan Meredyth, a disabled veteran of the Boer Wars. As he struggles to...

This 1912 collection of short stories is of lighthearted adventures of an irresponsible -- and irrepressible -- Frenchman in England and Paris. The author (1863-1930) was a popular British novelist, dramatist,...

"Andrew Lackaday, an English orphan, was born and brought up in a French circus. He becomes a highly skilled mimic and juggler. He plies his trade all round the country in company with his assistant Elodie,...

Olivia is a newly orphaned young woman looking for adventure and excitement. She rents out her house to Blaise Olifant whose friend Alexis Triona soon moves in to stay with him. Olivia moves to London...

That was not her real name. No one could have christened an inoffensive babe so absurdly. Her mother had, indeed, through the agency of godfathers and godmothers, called her Stella after a rich old maiden...

William John Locke's "Idols" offers a compelling examination of the complexities of human relationships and the often deceptive nature of personal aspirations. Set in the early 20th century, the narrative...

In 'The White Dove,' William John Locke masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the human condition against the backdrop of early 20th-century society. The...

In "The Demagogue and Lady Phayre," William John Locke deftly navigates the treacherous waters of political ambition and social class through a deftly crafted narrative. Set against the backdrop of early...

In William John Locke's poignant novel "Derelicts," the author explores the lives of marginalized individuals struggling against societal norms and the constraints of their own pasts. With a narrative...

In "Simon the Jester," William John Locke weaves a rich tapestry of humor, poignancy, and social commentary. The narrative follows the titular character, Simon, a charming and disillusioned jester whose...

In "At the Gate of Samaria," William John Locke transports readers to a richly detailed world where the tensions of love, ambition, and societal expectation clash. Locke's literary style is characterized...

In William John Locke's "The Tale of Triona," readers are drawn into a richly woven narrative that embodies the charm and complexity of early 20th-century literature. The novel explores themes of love,...

In "The Mountebank," William John Locke presents a captivating narrative that intertwines elements of comedy, romance, and social critique, all set against the vibrant backdrop of early 20th-century England....

In 'The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne,' William John Locke crafts a compelling narrative that marries comedy with introspection, unraveling the complexities of societal expectations and personal integrity....

In "Far-away Stories," William John Locke weaves a tapestry of imaginative tales that transport readers to distant lands and explore the complexities of human emotions and relationships. His deft narrative...

In 'The Tale of Triona,' William John Locke intricately weaves a narrative that explores the profound interplay between personal identity and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century...

In "The Wonderful Year," William John Locke weaves a rich tapestry of human emotion, capturing the essence of a community navigating the complexities of life and love during a pivotal year. Set in a quaint...

In "The Glory of Clementina Wing," William John Locke crafts a nuanced narrative that explores themes of identity, resilience, and the complexity of human relationships against a backdrop of early 20th-century...

In William John Locke's captivating novel, "The House of Baltazar," the reader is drawn into a richly crafted narrative that explores themes of identity, belonging, and the intricacies of human relationships....