Download or read book Blackdaw Cottage written by Philip Dent and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Abigail, Morton, Ruth and her dog go sledging one snowy day in their sleepy village, they wander off into the forest to find the cottage of the notorious recluse, Bentley. After an encounter with the unpleasant gamekeeper Vargis, they continue through a worsening blizzard to the cottage, where they are forced to take shelter.Bentley returns and the children are scared, but they soon grow to trust the elderly man, who tells them the story of Ivan and Gertrude Murdac, outcasts who lived at Blackdaw Cottage years earlier. Meanwhile, the children's parents wait for them, miles away, worried at the fate of their offspring in such horrendous conditions.Day turns to night, night turns to day, and everyone finds that the snow has changed some things forever....A novel for children aged from 12-16, Blackdaw Cottage will keep the reader hooked as they follow the story of the Murdacs and the fate of the three young children and a dog. “Blackdaw Cottage began life as a 1,000 word ghost story for a competition about twelve years ago. My computer broke down and I missed the entry deadline. University intervened and the story was put aside. It was revisited seven or eight years later. Other ideas for expanding the story had developed and I attached to the nucleus the adventures of three children. I wanted to resurrect characters, convey the traits of people I associated with in rural Yorkshire in my youth, whose presence remains vivid in my imagination still," says Philip Dent of his writing the book.
Download or read book Operation Jackdaw written by James Mackie and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2003-04-25 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jackdaw written by Derek M. Fox and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2002-10-04 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Journal of Horticulture Cottage Gardener and Home Farmer written by and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Jackdaw Mysteries Books 1 3 written by S. W. Perry and published by Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page 1160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Angel's Mark London, 1590: Amidst a tumultuous backdrop of Spanish plotters, Catholic heretics and foreign wars, Queen Elizabeth I's control over her kingdom is wavering. And a killer is at work, preying on the weak and destitute of London... Idealistic physician Nicholas Shelby becomes determined to end these terrible murders. Joined in his investigations by Bianca, a beautiful but mysterious tavern keeper, the pair find themselves caught in the middle of a sinister plot. With the killer still at large, Bianca finds herself in terrible danger. Nicholas's choice seems impossible - to save Bianca, or save himself... The Serpent's Mark London, 1591. Nicholas Shelby, physician and reluctant spy, returns to his old haunts on London's lawless Bankside. But, when spymaster Robert Cecil asks him to investigate the dubious practices of a mysterious doctor from Switzerland, Nicholas is soon embroiled in a conspiracy that threatens not just the life of an innocent young patient, but the overthrow of Queen Elizabeth herself. With fellow healer and mistress of the Jackdaw tavern, Bianca Merton, again at his side, Nicholas is drawn into a sinister world of zealots, charlatans and dangerous fanatics... The Saracen's Mark England, 1593: Five years on from the Armada and Elizabeth's kingdom seems secure. But there is always a plot afoot... Robert Cecil, the Queen's spymaster, needs Nicholas Shelby - reluctant spy and maverick physician - to embark on an undercover mission once again. One that he can't refuse, if he wants to keep Bianca Merton safe. Crossing the seas to Marrakesh in search of a missing informer, Nicholas hunts the dingy back alleys and dazzling palaces for the truth. But his search reveals a deadly conspiracy, one far more difficult to survive than he'd ever imagined. And back in London the plague has returned, ravaging the streets and threatening everything he holds most dear...
Download or read book Southwest Builder and Contractor written by and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 1242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Thrush Blackbird Blackcap Redstart Mocking Bird Raven Jackdaw Jay Starling Magpie Chaffinch Bullfinch Siskin and Hawfinch How to Rear and Manage Them With Twenty Engravings from Designs by H Weir and a Coloured Illustration by the Same Artist written by THRUSH. and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book What the jackdaw saw from the old church tower By C J W i e Charlotte Jemima Waddilove written by C. J. W. (Charlotte Jemima Waddilove) and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Inferno written by August Strindberg and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Inferno" is an autobiographical novel by August Strindberg. Written in French in 1896–97 at the height of Strindberg's troubles with both censors and women, the book is concerned with Strindberg's life both in and after he lived in Paris, and explores his various obsessions, including alchemy, occultism, and Swedenborgianism. The narrator (ostensibly Strindberg, although his narrative variably coheres with and diverges from historical truth) spends most of the novel in Paris, isolated from his wife (Frida Uhl), children, and friends. He associates with a circle of Parisian artists and writers, but often fears they are ridiculing and persecuting him. In his isolation, Strindberg successfully attempts alchemical experiments that apparently violate the laws of chemistry, and has his work published in prominent journals. He fears, however, that his secrets will be stolen, and his persecution mania worsens, believing that his enemies are attacking him with 'infernal machines'...
Download or read book Delphi Collected Works of August Strindberg Illustrated written by August Strindberg and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2018-03-31 with total page 8140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pivotal figure of late nineteenth century theatre, the Swedish playwright, novelist and essayist August Strindberg produced over sixty plays and more than thirty works of fiction, often drawing directly on his personal experience. A bold experimenter of literary forms, he explored a wide range of dramatic methods and purposes, from naturalistic tragedy, monodrama and history plays, to expressionist and surrealist works. This comprehensive eBook presents the largest collection of Strindberg’s works ever compiled in English translation, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Strindberg’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major plays and other texts * 29 plays, with individual contents tables * Features rare plays appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including ‘Mother Love’ and ‘The Saga of the Folkungs’ * Early twentieth century translations by Warner Oland, Edwin Björkman, Claud Field, Ellie Schleussner and more (too many to list in this description; each translator’s name appears at the beginning of each work) * Excellent formatting of the texts * 6 novels by Strindberg * A wide selection of short story collections * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the short stories you want to read * Selection of Strindberg’s non-fiction * Special criticism section, with 4 essays evaluating Strindberg’s contribution to literature * Features a bonus biography - discover Strindberg’s literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Plays The Outlaw Master Olof Lucky Pehr The Father Comrades Miss Julie Creditors The Stronger Pariah Simoom Debit and Credit Facing Death Mother Love The Link The First Warning The Road to Damascus Advent There are Crimes and Crimes Gustavus Vasa Erik XIV The Saga of the Folkungs Easter The Dance of Death The Bridal Crown Swanwhite The Dream Play The Thunderstorm After the Fire Spook Sonata The Novels The Red Room The Son of a Servant The Confession of a Fool On the Seaboard The Inferno The Growth of a Soul The Short Story Collections Married Historical Miniatures Fair Haven and Foul Strand The German Lieutenant and Other Stories In Midsummer Days and Other Tales The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order Non-Fiction Zones of the Spirit Legends: Autobiographical Sketches The Criticism August Strindberg by James Huneker The Eccentricity of August Strindberg by Otto Heller August Strindberg by Horace Barnett Samuel The Madness of Strindberg by Robert Lynd The Biography August Strindberg: The Spirit of Revolt by L. Lind-af-Hageby Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Download or read book Southwest Contractor and Manufacturer written by and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 1006 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Jackdaw of Rheims written by Thomas Ingoldsby and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A humorous poem that tells the story of a mischievous jackdaw who steals the bishop's ring during a solemn ceremony in Rheims Cathedral. Written in rhyming couplets, the poem is full of vivid descriptions and wordplay. This edition includes charming illustrations that bring the story to life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book A Tale of the Plague The Old Jackdaw and Other Poems written by Pelham Knott and published by . This book was released on 1846 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jackdaw written by Steve Manthorp and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-06-06 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gothic mystery. Paranormal investigator James d'Orr is more at home exposing fraudulent mediums in Edwardian London than racing across the windswept moors of the Yorkshire Dales. But when the young heiress of Arkengarth engages him to investigate a family curse that threatens her sanity and her life, he is plunged into a deadly adventure from which even his extraordinary abilities may not be able to save him. The first in a series of Jackdaw adventures. ***** "Great read with characters you want to meet again. Fast moving, gripping, great period setting, brilliant descriptions that keep you hooked. Couldn't put it down!" ***** "It's the ultimate page turner, a romping gothic mystery with twists and turns that will tear at your heart in places. But what struck me most is that this is Mr Manthorp's first novel. In fact, he's a masterful and genuinely original writer. I felt a similar excitement reading Gaiman's Neverwhere years ago."
Download or read book Jackdaw Summer written by David Almond and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2014-02-06 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every summer Liam and Max roam the wild countryside of Northumberland - but this year things are different. One hot summer's day a jackdaw leads the two boys into an ancient farm house where they find a baby, wrapped in a blanket, with a scribbled note pinned to it: PLESE LOOK AFTER HER RITE. THIS IS A CHILDE OF GOD. And so begins Jackdaw Summer. A summer when friendships are tested. A summer when lines between good and bad are blurred. A summer that Liam will never forget... A stunning novel from the author of the modern children's classic Skellig - winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children's Book Award. David Almond is also winner of the 2010 Hans Christian Andersen award.
Download or read book The Official Tourists picturesque Guide to the London and North Western Railway and Other Railways with which it is Immediately in Connection Specially Prepared for the Use of American Tourists Edited by G Shaw Illustrated written by George SHAW (Publisher.) and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: