Septimus - format ePub

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....

Is it ever too late to leave the friend zone? Friends-to-lovers TikTok sensation, The Cheat Sheet, is the rom-com that has readers laughing and rooting for these lovable best friends from the first page!...

'A radiant debut' EMILY HENRYTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Six summers to fall in love. One moment to fall apart. A weekend to get it right.They say you can never go home again, and for Persephone Fraser...

From the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new steamy, STEMinist novella... A scientist should never cohabitate with her annoyingly hot nemesis - it leads...

An epic and unforgettable love story continues in Keeping 13, the second book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of...

A burned-out pop star stranded in small-town Kentucky can't help falling for her unlikely knight in shining armour - the notoriously grumpy owner of the local pie shop - in this charming slice of romance...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...

If she isn't mine in the end, I'll still be hers.It's torture, but it's true...For years, I've dreamt of what college life could bring and while some things changed, there was always one constant.It didn't...

In this clever and swoonworthy new novel from the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life's moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the...

Can the perfect village save the perfect wedding? INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT FROM A POSTCARD FROM ITALY Cher, the landlady of the Duck & Puddle...

An enchanting collection containing books four, five, and six of #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Regency-set Bridgerton novels—Romancing Mister Bridgerton; To Sir Phillip, with...

Now a movie starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, USA Today bestselling author Sally Thorne’s hilarious and sexy workplace comedy all about that thin, fine line between hate and love.Nemesis (n.) 1)...

From the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new steamy, STEMinist novella... Nothing like a little rivalry between scientists to take love to the next level.Mara,...

When the owner of the local flower shop in Rome, Kentucky, makes a questionable agreement with a tattooed bad boy, a delightful friends-to-lovers romance begins to bloom - from the author of When in Rome...

My plan was perfect. My friend needed a date, and my brother's best friend was single. Problem solved.Until I saw Jaeger for the first time in years, and sparks flew in the wrong direction.Jaeger has...

A forbidden, secret affair proves that all's fair in love and science - from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood. Rue Siebert might not have it all, but she has enough: a...

SOMETIMES WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE... YOU LIEThe bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once explores the dangers of obsession in this #1 bestselling suspense thriller. Six years...

This volume collects the complete writings of Virginia Woolf: 8 novels, 3 'biographies,' 46 short stories, 606 essays, 1 play, her diary and some letters. Contents: THE NOVELS The Voyage Out Night...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories, Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master, only to submit to a tyranny...

Wilde’s only novel, first published in 1890, is a brilliantly designed puzzle, intended to tease conventional minds with its exploration of the myriad interrelationships between art, life and consequence....

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' The Sun'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very...

An enchanting collection containing the first three novels in New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series set in Regency England—The Duke and I, The Viscount Who Loved Me,...

Pre-order Beth's epic new novel, SWEPT AWAY, now! 'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' EMILY HENRYTiffy and Leon share...

Readers love The Ingredients for Happiness! ‘A gorgeous summer read’ ‘Uplifting, funny, romantic and charming’...

When her former governess finds happiness as the bride of a local widower, the brilliant and beautiful Emma Woodhouse — one of Jane Austen’s immortal creations — flatters herself that she alone has secured...

"One of the strangest and most wonderful books in the world." —D. H. Lawrence "‘Moby-Dick’ is the book which I put down with the unqualified thought, 'I wish I had written that'…" —William Faulkner "What...

For the readers who are moody, feisty, and in another world may also be stabby. She's her Captain's protector, and he's a rival Captain who just couldn't mind his own business.A Grim Pirates Fantasy With...

A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece.A...

From the author of TikTok sensations and global bestsellers The Love Hypothesis and Love on the BrainRival physicists collide in a vortex of academic feuds and fake dating shenanigans in this delightfully...