Download or read book Amy and Edie written by Amelia Willett and published by Janus Publishing Company Lim. This book was released on 2005 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two separate love stories feature in this book. Although set in different ages - the first is set during the First World War, the second is contemporary - both tales are written from the perspective of independently minded women.

Download or read book Great or Nothing written by Joy McCullough and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reimagining of Little Women set in 1942, when the United States is suddenly embroiled in the second World War, this story, told from each March sister's point of view, is one of grief, love, and self-discovery. In the fall of 1942, the United States is still reeling from the attack on Pearl Harbor. While the US starts sending troops to the front, the March family of Concord, Massachusetts grieves their own enormous loss: the death of their daughter, Beth. Under the strain of their grief, Beth's remaining sisters fracture, each going their own way with Jo nursing her wounds and building planes in Connecticut, Meg holding down the home front with Marmee, and Amy living a secret life as a Red Cross volunteer in London--the same city where one Mr. Theodore Laurence is stationed as an army pilot. Each March sister's point of view is written by a separate author, three in prose and Beth's in verse, still holding the family together from beyond the grave. Woven together, these threads tell a story of finding one's way in a world undergoing catastrophic change.

Download or read book Yesterdays Are Forever written by Andrew Badger and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-07-13 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Masters, retired professors, have a minor disagreement: Jo Anne wishes Ike, her husband of 42 years, to write an autobiography. Ike balks and questions her motives for suggesting it. To bolster her case, Jo Anne recommends ghost writer Amy Donovan to help. Ike agrees, discovers Amy to be a former student, and accepts her advice to explore his epiphanies. However, at their second meeting, Amy ignites fireworks when she mentions the name Mel White. Ike blanches. Jo Anne seethes. And Amy puzzles. From there, Ikepursues the autobiography to please his wife. Amy investigates Melanie and the careers of Jo Anne and Ike. Jo Anne rehashes the major crises of her life: her sublimated career, her miscarriage, the still-birth of her only son Julius, and Ike's affair with Melanie. But, Jo Anne concludes her real angst comes from three sins kept secret for fifty years that if confessed will likely kill her marriage.

Download or read book The Daughter in Law written by Fanny Blake and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-02-16 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘A moving, relatable and heart-thumpingly good story about family secrets and the lengths we’ll go to protect our loved ones.’ CATHY BRAMLEY When Hope’s only son Paul met and married Edie, Hope was delighted that he had found love and was settling down to make his own family. Hope has loved bringing up her own child, and is happy to step in and help out now and again – but is always worried about overstepping the line between grandmother and mother. Edie was hoping that having children with Paul would fulfil her as much as her busy job as a barrister has. But the reality is far from her dream. And with her mother-in-law Hope constantly poking her nose in where it’s not wanted, she finds herself frustrated and alone. Both women could be each other’s greatest ally, but both have secrets that could ruin their relationship. Secrets neither wants Paul to uncover… 'A delicious tangle of secrets and dilemmas . . . it will have you rooting for one side or the other - or maybe both! Immensely enjoyable' VERONICA HENRY ‘Packed with secrets, shocks, shifting allegiances and surprising parallels between the lives of the two warring women… Propulsive and riveting’ MATT CAIN ‘Brilliant on the nuances of family dynamics . . . I was totally absorbed’ KATE EBERLEN 'Blake has created an intriguing cast of characters that feel real from the off and the result is a deeply moving read' heat magazine 'Another fabulous family drama from Fanny Blake' Women's Weekly 'You can reply on Fanny Blake for a moving, emotional read, and The Daughter-in-Law is her best novel yet. The myriad revelations are expertly plotted in this sensitive exploration of tangled family ties' Anne Cater, Daily Record 'A brilliant page-turner' Bella 'A gripping family story with strong characters' People's Friend 'This warm-hearted, absorbing page-turner is especially brilliant on friendship and family.' Daily Mail

Download or read book Truth written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 1772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Nice Change written by Nina Bawden and published by Virago. This book was released on 2011-02-17 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A sophisticated comedy, hugely enjoyable' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'A gently entertaining tale of summer love and Brits abroad' HARPERS AND QUEEN 'The story proceeds at a cracking pace and has an ending that is as delicious as unexpected' JULIA FLYNN, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Amy thought the Hotel Parthenon in Greece would be a nice change for her husband, Labour Minister Tom Jones who is recovering from an operation. He is convinced that it's a bad idea as soon as they arrive and he spots Portia, his redheaded ex-mistress, in the minibus to the hotel. Then they receive a surprise visit from Tom's father. Also on board is an American publisher, a young doctor, a shady pair from London and two enigmatic, elderly twins. This book is a wonderful comedy reminiscent of A Midsummer's Night Dream, where the most unlikely people fall in and out of love. A Nice Change is classic Nina Bawden.

Download or read book Life Boiling Over written by Jon Michael Miller and published by English in Florida. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A housewife enrolls in graduate school to enliven her life and meets up with a man who just returned from Vietnam.

Download or read book The Calling of Amy Foster written by Jeannette Krupa and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2016-10-17 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was hard for Amy in the 1800s, after losing both parents at a young age. Amy marries the first man to ask, afraid of being alone the rest of her life. She takes on the responsibility of helping in raising her husbands young son to selling her home and moving to another state down south. Finding a place in her heart to welcome her stepson and husband, Amy gives all that was required of a wife and mother. She finds out that she too is going to be having a baby of her own. Finding happiness beyond her wildest dreams, she sees how God has placed her husband in her path at the right time.

Download or read book Short Stories written by L. M. Montgomery and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucy Maud Montgomery, best known for creating the beloved character Anne Shirley in "Anne of Green Gables," also wrote numerous short stories that captivated readers with their charm and vivid portrayal of life in Prince Edward Island, Canada, where she lived. Montgomery's short stories often explore themes of love, nature, family, and the human experience. Many of her tales are set in rural or small-town settings, reflecting her own experiences growing up in the Canadian Maritimes. Her prose is characterized by its warmth, wit, and keen observation of human nature.

Download or read book Christmas Stories written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 2015 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains the following beautiful Christmas tales: A Christmas Inspiration A Christmas Mistake The Red Room Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket The Josephs' Christmas The Osbornes' Christmas Bertie's New Year Clorinda's Gifts Ida's New Year Cake The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road The Falsoms' Christmas Dinner The Unforgotten One Christmas at Red Butte Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner

Download or read book Good things for the young of all ages written by and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Short Story Collections Chronicles of Avonlea Further Chronicles of Avonlea Uncollected Short Stories written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by e-artnow sro. This book was released on with total page 1920 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: “The Complete Short Story Collections: Chronicles of Avonlea + Further Chronicles of Avonlea + Uncollected Short Stories” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Famed for her ‘Anne of Green Gables’ stories, L. M. Montgomery has charmed readers for over a century with delightful tales of provincial life in turn-of-the-century Canada. Table of contents: CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (1912) FURTHER CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (1920) UNCOLLECTED SHORT STORIES Chronicles of Avonlea is a collection of short stories, related to the Anne of Green Gables series. It features an abundance of stories relating to the fictional Canadian village of Avonlea, and was first published in 1912. Further Chronicles of Avonlea is a sequel to Chronicles of Avonlea. Published in 1920, it includes a number of stories relating to the inhabitants of Avonlea and its region. Uncollected Short Stories is the collection of all known short stories by Lucy Maud Montgomery which were never published in book form during the lifetime of the author. Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874 – 1942), was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning with Anne of Green Gables. Montgomery went on to publish 20 novels as well as 530 short stories, 500 poems, and 30 essays.

Download or read book Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories 1905 to 1906 written by L. M. Montgomery and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of about 30 stories from Canada. Montgomery was born on Prince Edward Island and is best known for writing "Anne of Green Gables".

Download or read book Ailie Howard Or The Last Visit to Salisbury written by Jane A. Nutt and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book You Bet Your Life written by Christine T. Jorgensen and published by Worldwide Library. This book was released on 1997-06-24 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stella's friends all want her to tell them that their love lives are going to get better; she can't figure out what to do with her own. The weather forecast for Denver is hotter and hotter; she doesn't have air conditioning. And on her desk is a letter foretelling her death. No wonder, then, that when some friends need a fourth for a weekend of bridge and other games of chance, Stella accepts. She's not particularly fond of bridge, and the people in the group are so angry with one another that it doesn't take an astrologer to know the bidding's going to be for blood, but it will be cooler in the mountains and people do get lucky ... The question the stars aren't answering is whether Stella's luck is going to be good or bad.

Download or read book CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS written by Selma Lagerlöf and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-11 with total page 4971 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS is an anthology that celebrates the spirit of Christmas through a diverse and magnificent collection of literature. This volume traverses the range of emotions and stories that encapsulate the holiday season, from the joyous to the reflective, presenting readers with a myriad of styles including poetry, short stories, and novels. The literary context of the collection taps into the traditional and the fantastical, featuring standout pieces that explore themes of redemption, love, and the magic of Christmas. The diversity within this compilation not only highlights the universal appeal of the holiday season but also showcases the significant literary contributions of its authors, making it a rich tapestry of Christmas sentiments. The authors and editors behind CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS come from varied backgrounds and periods, representing a wide spectrum of cultural and literary movements. From the pioneering narratives of Harriet Beecher Stowe and the enchanting tales of Hans Christian Andersen to the poignant poems of William Wordsworth and the transformative stories of Leo Tolstoy, this anthology brings together a remarkable group of contributors. Their collective works, each resonating with the themes of hope, family, and the human experience, contribute to a layered understanding of Christmas. This historical and cultural mosaic not only situates the anthology within significant literary traditions but also offers readers a unique insight into the ways Christmas has been celebrated, lamented, and reflected upon across different contexts and times. CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS is a must-have anthology for anyone who cherishes the holiday season and desires a deeper exploration of its meanings and manifestations. It invites readers to delve into a world where Christmas is not just a holiday, but a profound subject of artistic and emotional expression. This volume offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the works of some of literature's most beloved figures, all while experiencing the multifaceted perspectives on Christmas. Whether you're seeking the comfort of familiar holiday themes or the thrill of discovering new literary landscapes, CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS promises to enrich your holiday season with its breadth of insights and the dialogue it fosters between an impressive array of authors' works.

Download or read book Jingle All The Way 180 Christmas Classics in One Volume Illustrated Edition written by Selma Lagerlöf and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-26 with total page 4970 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope) Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott) The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin) The Twelve Days of Christmas Silent Night Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson) Christmas with Grandma Elsie (Martha Finley) Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery) The Christmas Angel (Abbie Farwell Brown) Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton) Granny's Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne) Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) The Birds' Christmas Carol (Kate Douglas Wiggin) The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe (Elizabeth Harrison) Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling) The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum) The Christmas Angel (Abbie Farwell Brown) The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter) Toinette and the Elves (Susan Coolidge) The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky) At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) The Princess and the Goblin (George MacDonald) The Ice Queen (Ernest Ingersoll) Thurlow's Christmas Story (John Kendrick Bangs) Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells) The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke) The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann) The Little Match Girl...