The men of our world who experience glory do not generally attain it easily. There have been several martyrs who, before knowing honour, have had to follow a very thorny...

Fantine the prostitute has passed away. Her illegitimate daughter Cosette lives with the Thénardiers who mistreat her. Jean Valjean has been caught for his identity theft. As a...

The daughter of a poor physician, Janetta finds herself having to step into her feckless stepmother’s shoes when her father leaves. With a house full of children to look after,...

‘When you are more intimately acquainted with my Alice, you will not be surprised, Lucy, to see the dear creature drink a little too much; for such things happen every day. She...

‘My Feelings’ is an English language learning book that helps little ones learn how to talk and read about feelings in English. Accompanied by colourful illustrations that aid...

Who is the Scarlett Pimpernel? Will his identity finally be revealed? Will the elusive hero succeed in liberating Marguerite and escaping his pursuers yet again?Find out in 'The...

She inherits a fortune in the millions - and the hatred of her family.In the wake of a tragic hunting party, heiress Gisela Peltzner finds herself forcibly confined to a...

‘The Prophet’ is a collection of prose poetry offering spiritual insights into a range of subjects. Through 26 fables, Gibran explores everything from love, marriage, and...

One of Wilde’s first published pieces, ‘The Rise of Historical Criticism’ is an essay, written while he was a student at Oxford, during the 1870s. In it, he dissects the...

In the dark streets of Victorian London, Lilian moves quietly and without attracting attention, despite her slender body and haughty bearing. Behind her ash-blond hair, her gaze...