Kitty's Grave
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Published: 1864
Total Pages: 6
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Afterwalkers
Author: Tom Becker
Publisher: Scholastic UK
Published: 2014-10-03
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 1407145320
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor hundreds of years the people of Alderston have guarded a terrible secret. When Jamie's family receive a summons to do a mysterious job, they move into a house that looks over the graveyard. Soon Jamie begins to suspect that the great iron cages placed on top of the graves are not there to keep robbers out, but to keep the dead in...
Kitty's Salon
Author: Nigel Jones
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Published: 2023-04-27
Total Pages: 313
ISBN-13: 1789466121
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere is no book in English about the wartime Berlin 'salon' run by Kitty Schmidt under the secret control of Reinhard Heydrich, one of the architects of the Final Solution Salon Kitty was the most notorious brothel in the decadent Berlin of the Weimar Republic - the city of Cabaret. But after the Nazis took power, it became something more dangerous: a spying centre with every room wired for sound, staffed by women agents specially selected by the SS to coax secrets from their VIP clients. Masterminded by Reinhard Heydrich, the spymaster whom Hitler himself called 'the man with the iron heart', the exclusive establishment turned listening post was patronised by the Nazi leaders themselves, not knowing that hidden ears were listening. One of the last untold stories of the Second World War, Salon Kitty's sensational true history is now revealed by historians Nigel Jones, Urs Brunner and Dr Julia Schrammel. After years of painstaking research and investigation, the story they tell sheds new light on Nazi methods of control and coercion, and the way that they used and abused sex for their own perverse purposes.
The Accidental Slaveowner
Author: Mark Auslander
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 407
ISBN-13: 0820340421
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat does one contested account of an enslaved woman tell us about our difficult racial past? Part history, part anthropology, and part detective story, The Accidental Slaveowner traces, from the 1850s to the present day, how different groups of people have struggled with one powerful story about slavery. For over a century and a half, residents of Oxford, Georgia (“the birthplace of Emory University”), have told and retold stories of the enslaved woman known as “Kitty” and her owner, Methodist bishop James Osgood Andrew, first president of Emory's board of trustees. Bishop Andrew's ownership of Miss Kitty and other enslaved persons triggered the 1844 great national schism of the Methodist Episcopal Church, presaging the Civil War. For many local whites, Bishop Andrew was only “accidentally” a slaveholder, and when offered her freedom, Kitty willingly remained in slavery out of loyalty to her master. Local African Americans, in contrast, tend to insist that Miss Kitty was the Bishop's coerced lover and that she was denied her basic freedoms throughout her life. Mark Auslander approaches these opposing narratives as “myths,” not as falsehoods but as deeply meaningful and resonant accounts that illuminate profound enigmas in American history and culture. After considering the multiple, powerful ways that the Andrew-Kitty myths have shaped perceptions of race in Oxford, at Emory, and among southern Methodists, Auslander sets out to uncover the “real” story of Kitty and her family. His years-long feat of collaborative detective work results in a series of discoveries and helps open up important arenas for reconciliation, restorative justice, and social healing.
I Am Watching
Author: Emma Kavanagh
Publisher: Kensington Books
Published: 2019-03-26
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 1496713761
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Kavanagh keeps the suspense high to the chilling conclusion.” —Publishers Weekly From a distance, they seem to be sleeping. Three bodies, sitting propped up against the ancient stones of Hadrian’s Wall. Until a closer look reveals the horror of their too-white faces. The victims were found by schoolgirl Isla Bell, out on an early morning run along the historic site. That day changed the small town of Briganton forever, and shaped Isla’s life. Twenty years later, she’s a professor of criminal psychology, wrestling with the question that still haunts her: why? Why did Heath McGowan kill those people—and two more besides—before he was finally caught by Isla’s police detective father? At last, Isla has a chance to get answers when Heath agrees to take part in her research. Isla’s husband, Ramsey—the only one of Heath’s victims to survive—cautions her against the meeting. But no matter how ready Isla feels to peer within a killer’s mind, there is no way to prepare for the fresh horror about to engulf Briganton. Another body is found, displayed just as before . . . and then another. Is this a copycat, or could the truth be darker still? “The red herring-filled conclusion should surprise even the most careful reader.” —Kirkus Reviews “Smart, fierce, and absorbing, this is a novel that begs to be read deep into the night.” —Foreword Reviews
Girl [Maladjusted]
Author: Molly Jong-Fast
Publisher: Villard
Published: 2007-12-18
Total Pages: 210
ISBN-13: 0307415309
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMolly Jong-Fast grew up in a town house with a pink door and paintings of ladies playing naked Twister. There were world-famous therapists living in her cellar, a secretary with a brain tumor, a nanny who was a numbers runner, and grandparents who revealed that they had sex on their first date. Leading therapists agree: a normal childhood. In Girl [Maladjusted], Molly Jong-Fast takes us on a tour of her big fat Jewish bohemian upbringing. With the same keen insight, effortless cool, and buoyant wit that won her legions of devoted readers in Normal Girl, she offers a riotous and affecting coming-of-age story that is both uniquely weird and weirdly universal.
Delphi Complete Peter Pan Books - Works of J. M. Barrie (Illustrated)
Author: J. M. Barrie
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Published: 2013-11-17
Total Pages: 5425
ISBN-13: 1909496340
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis comprehensive eBook presents the most complete edition of J. M. Barrie's works possible in the US, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (13MB Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Barrie's life and works * Special PETER PAN section, with images and links to all the Peter Pan mythos texts * Concise introductions to the novels and other works * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the Edwardian texts * Excellent formatting of the works * Famous works such as PETER PAN are fully illustrated with their original artwork * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * 25 plays, including rare dramatic works like IBSEN’S GHOST and WALKER, LONDON, appearing for the first time in digital print * Includes Barrie's non-fiction essays and prefaces * Features Barrie’s affection memoir of his mother * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: to comply with US copyright restrictions, the novella FAREWELL MISS JULIE LOGAN, five late plays, Barrie's speeches and his final memoir THE GREENWOOD HAT cannot appear in this edition. Once new texts enter the US public domain, they will be added as a free update. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Peter Pan Works The Novels AULD LICHT IDYLLS BETTER DEAD WHEN A MAN’S SINGLE A WINDOW IN THRUMS THE LITTLE MINISTER SENTIMENTAL TOMMY TOMMY AND GRIZEL THE LITTLE WHITE BIRD PETER PAN IN KENSINGTON GARDENS PETER AND WENDY The Novella A TILLYLOSS SCANDAL The Short Story Collections A HOLIDAY IN BED AND OTHER SKETCHES TWO OF THEM ECHOES OF THE WAR The Short Stories LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Plays IBSEN’S GHOST WALKER, LONDON JANE ANNIE THE PROFESSOR’S LOVE STORY THE LITTLE MINISTER THE WEDDING GUEST QUALITY STREET THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON LITTLE MARY PETER PAN ALICE SIT-BY-THE-FIRE WHAT EVERY WOMAN KNOWS OLD FRIENDS WHEN WENDY GREW UP – AN AFTERTHOUGHT PANTALOON THE TWELVE-POUND LOOK ROSALIND THE WILL HALF AN HOUR THE NEW WORD A KISS FOR CINDERELLA SEVEN WOMEN DER TAG (THE TRAGIC MAN) THE OLD LADY SHOWS HER MEDALS DEAR BRUTUS The Non-Fiction AN EDINBURGH ELEVEN MY LADY NICOTINE THE BOY CASTAWAYS OF BLACK LAKE ISLAND CHARLES FROHMAN: A TRIBUTE NEITHER DORKING NOR THE ABBEY PREFACE TO THE YOUNG VISITERS The Memoir MARGARET OGILVY Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
The Sophie Sayers Cozy Mysteries 4-6
Author: Debbie Young
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Published: 2024-01-10
Total Pages: 667
ISBN-13: 1835618774
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the page-turning Sophie Sayers cozy mystery series from Debbie Young 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' - Katie Fforde 'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery' - T A Williams This boxset contains books 4-6 in the Sophie Sayers cozy mystery series Murder at the Well Springtime for Murder Murder at the Mill Murder at the Well While Sophie and her friends celebrate Valentine's Night in The Bluebird, a dead body plummets to the bottom of the village well - and nobody hears it fall. In this close-knit community where everyone knows each other's business, is it possible for anyone to get away with murder? Sophie's about to find out - and to discover some extraordinary secrets about her boyfriend Hector and his family along the way. Springtime for Murder When Bunny Carter, the old lady from the Manor House, is discovered dead in an open grave, Sophie Sayers is sure it’s a case of foul play. But when it comes to suspects, she’s spoiled for choice! Many of the villagers had motive and opportunity but who is to blame? And can Sophie and her boyfriend, village bookseller Hector Munro, stop the killer before they strike again? Murder at the Mill When Sophie Sayers joins a writers' retreat, she's hoping to find inspiration and perhaps a little adventure! Away from her comfort zone and the small village of Wendlebury Barrow, Sophie plans to relax and take stock of her life. But scarcely has the writing course begun when bestselling romantic novelist Marina Milanese disappears on a solo excursion to an old windmill. First on the scene, Sophie is prime suspect for Marina's murder, but when a storm prevents the police from landing on the island to investigate, Sophie must try to solve the crime herself - not easy, when everyone at the retreat has a motive...
When Kitty Came To London
Author: Teresa Pyott
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Published: 2024-03-18
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 1805143042
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1952, Teresa Pyott’s father received an inheritance, including a London house, from a woman to whom he was not related. Teresa’s parents, hardworking but modestly paid actors, found their lives transformed by this change in their fortunes. Teresa had grown up with stories of ‘Aunt Catherine’ Linklater, as she was known in the family, but it was only much later, after her father’s death, that she asked herself how this inheritance came about. Was there a long-buried family secret to unravel? What was the connection between the Linklaters and the Pyotts? Did it all begin when ‘Kitty came to London, a little girl,’ and, if so, when was that? The search for the truth led Teresa to Orkney, Essex, London, an asylum, elementary schools, and seafarers who voyaged to the Moravian mission settlements in Labrador and across all the world’s great oceans. In her quest, she found tragedy and triumph against the odds in family stories spanning a century and found the answer to the question she began with. When Kitty Came to London is a captivating story about family secrets concealed in the past.
A Bunch of Cherries
Author: L. T. Meade
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Published: 2023-08-10
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A Bunch of Cherries: A Story of Cherry Court School" by L. T. Meade is a captivating narrative that transports readers into the lives of the young students at Cherry Court School. Set against the backdrop of an all-girls' boarding school, the novel weaves a tapestry of friendship, challenges, and personal growth. The story introduces us to a diverse cast of characters, each with their own dreams, aspirations, and unique personalities. As the girls navigate the ups and downs of school life, they form deep bonds of friendship that provide them with the strength to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Meade's storytelling prowess shines as she delves into the complexities of school dynamics and teenage emotions. The novel explores the themes of camaraderie, loyalty, and the importance of staying true to oneself even in the face of societal expectations. Through a series of heartwarming and relatable experiences, the characters learn valuable life lessons that will stay with them as they journey into adulthood. Cherry Court School itself becomes a character in its own right, with its traditions, rules, and sense of community shaping the girls' experiences and fostering a sense of belonging. Meade's vivid descriptions of the school's surroundings and the girls' daily activities immerse readers in the vibrant atmosphere of Cherry Court. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into the girls' triumphs and challenges, celebrating their successes and empathizing with their struggles. Meade's masterful portrayal of the characters' growth and development creates a compelling narrative that resonates with readers of all ages. "A Bunch of Cherries" is not just a story about a school; it is a celebration of friendship, individuality, and the transformative power of education. Meade's exploration of young girls' experiences and their journey to self-discovery offers a poignant and timeless reminder that the bonds we forge and the lessons we learn in our youth shape us into the individuals we become.
