Family & Relationships
Harry Heathcote of Gangoil
Harry Heathcote is an English ‘squatter’ who runs a huge sheep station at Gangoil in Queensland, Australia. His wife Mary and her older sist…
The Christmas Hirelings
It is the Christmas season once again and things are, well, boring for the adults at Penlyon Castle. "...if somehow or other I had a pa…
Washington Square
Washington Square is a short novel by Henry James. Originally published in 1880 as a serial in Cornhill Magazine and Harper's New Monthly Ma…
Sons and Lovers
This intimate portrait of a coal-miner's family fastens on each member in turn: Walter Morel, the collier; Gertrude, his wife; and the child…
Victorian Short Stories of Troubled Marriages
Victorian Short Stories of Troubled Marriages offers a compelling glimpse into the complexities of love and partnership during the Victorian…
Nobody's Rose
In the hustle and bustle of the big city, nobody heard the small cry of a child. A policeman finally stopped and asked her where she lived.…
Ben Pepper
This book is about Ben Pepper on some adventures! From The Five Little Peppers to Joel Pepper to now Ben Pepper, you'll know everything abou…
The Bobbsey Twins at Meadow Brook
The Bobbseys are home from their adventure on the houseboat and now they're off to visit their cousins at Meadow Brook Farm. But they haven'…
Tom Playfair
Tom Playfair; Or Making a Start is a book by a Roman Catholic priest, originally published in 1890, and written for youth ages 9-12.The stor…
Elsie at Nantucket
Elsie and her family travel to Nantucket Island to spend the summer. The Raymond children and others learn important lessons. After a deligh…
Jack and Jill
When Jack and Jill tumble off their sled on the first good snow of the season, their injuries cause them to be bedridden for many months, pu…
On Our Selection
The humorous account of Dad and Dave and the rest of the Rudd clan as they attempt to carve a farming 'selection' out of the Australian wild…
The White Dove
Sylvester Lanyon, a doctor, is mourning the early death of his wife. His young daughter Dorothy is living with his father, Matthew, also a w…
The Haunted Ship
Summer adventures on the Coast of Maine. - Summary by Carrie Gorman
The Coryston Family
Lady Coryston has inherited her husband’s estate but surprisingly has not left it on her death to Coryston (known as Corry) her oldest son. …
The Rose Garden Husband
This novel was written by Margaret Widdemer, who won the Pulitzer prize for her collection of poetry in 1919. Phyllis is a 25-years-old chi…
Short Story Collection
Mysteries, fantasy, family and hardship all make appearances in this, the 70th volume of short stories in the English language, selected and…
The Dutch Twins
The Dutch Twins invites young listeners to explore the vibrant culture and daily life of the Netherlands through the eyes of two adventurous…
More About Pixie
Pixie is older, her world becomes wider. The stories of her sister Bridgie and her brother Jack emerge, and also that of an intriguing neigh…
A Brilliant Woman
A woman of decided opinions and ambition, Maria is considered brilliant by her admirers; Cyril is a clever, well-educated but quiet and dull…