British Classics

His Majesty’s Prison BlackRock is where Evil is sent to die. None of the killers imprisoned on the island prison, 30 miles off the coast of Scotland, will ever leave. When Scottish billionaire, social philanthropist, and prison reformer, Ethan Mackay, is murdered during a VIP visit to the island, it becomes dangerously clear that not all the murderers are behind bars. Cut off from the mainland during a ferocious winter storm, the rest of the VIP tour take refuge in the Governor’s residence and patiently wait for the storm to pass. But what secrets lurk beneath the surface? What ...

Mistress of Pemberley – A Tale of Love Forged in Adversity When Fitzwilliam Darcy is shot mere days after his return from Kent, he finds himself facing a grim future that could turn into disaster at any moment—and only one person can help him. Despite his disastrous proposal and her painful rejection, he turns to Elizabeth Bennet, placing his fate, his sister, and his estate in her hands. Guided by her unwavering sense of justice and benevolence, Elizabeth sets aside past grievances to aid the man she once thought she despised. What begins as a compassionate yet pragmatic arrangement ...

Glancing sideways, she was intrigued by his flawless profile. He had bronzed skin and a straight nose, with tousled blond hair that was effortlessly stylish. Lounging in his chair elegantly, he looked like the type of guy you could place anywhere and he would look at ease. He turned suddenly and caught her staring at him. Their eyes locked and suddenly she felt lost. They were the bluest eyes she had ever seen… Lydia Kelly is in a good place. Determined to pursue her dream of being a writer, she enrols to do a Master’s degree in English. It means being separated from her handsome ...

A Thrilling Murder Mystery Novel set in the quaint town of Chesterwood, England during the sweltering summer of the 1930s. When Vienna Ludwell invites her friends to her family's grand home for the annual lawn tennis tournament, the stage is set for an unforgettable week. But beneath the veneer of camaraderie and competition, dark secrets and hidden tensions simmer. As the heatwave intensifies, so do the personal dynamics among the guests, culminating in the shocking murder of the beautiful and enigmatic Stella Palfreeman. Dr. Kendrick, a man of hidden depths and a sharp intellect, finds ...

Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett. The untold, steamy hot story… While staying at Hunsford Parsonage, Miss Elizabeth (“Lizzy”) Bennet befriends the clever and provocative Abby Trenwith, a woman dedicated to enlightening others in the pleasures of the flesh. Intrigued, Lizzy agrees to receive an education from a mentor appointed by her new friend. Little does she know that her masked mentor is the arrogant Mr. Darcy, a man who ruined her sister’s prospects for marital happiness. Darcy, a longtime friend of Abby, is desperately looking for a way to take his mind off the clever and ...

“Happiness consists more in conveniences of pleasure that occur everyday than in great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom.” - Benjamin Franklin Captain Whittaker Stanwick has a successful military career and a respectable home farm in Lancashire. What he does not have in his life is felicity. Therefore, when the opportunity arrives, following his wife’s death, Stanwick sets out to know a bit of happiness, at last—finally to claim a woman who stirs his soul. Yet, he foolishly commits himself to one woman only weeks before he has found a woman, though shunned by her people ...

Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. What was it like to love, live, and rebel in Britain during the 19th and 20th centuries? These beloved British novels offer three dramatically different but universally recognisable experiences. Read by three luminaries of the stage and screen: Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, and Sir John Gielgud.

The Barbary pirate who captures the young English girl decides to keep her and soon they fall deeply into bliss, fulfilling each other’s every desire. Serad is the rich and powerful Barbary pirate whose plundering is legendary. No one knows his true identity, but pirates captured him and gave him his name when he was just a boy. Serad, the master of the seas, is accustomed to owning and possessing whatever woman he wants. HE STEALS HER FREEDOM… Boarding La Mouette, the captured ship, to loot the treasure, Serad gathers the captives. He heard there is an English lady and demands that she...

This eBook deals with the fascinating world of antique, vintage, and classic cars. From the pioneering days of automotive innovation to the timeless elegance of vintage models and the iconic design of classic automobiles, this eBook offers a captivating exploration of automotive history and heritage. Readers will discover the rich diversity of makes, models, and eras represented by antique, vintage, and classic cars, each with its own unique characteristics, features, and stories to tell. Through vivid descriptions, pictures, and insightful analysis, the eBook highlights the craftsmanship, ...

Ernest Medhurst is unwittingly caught up in a minor political intrigue while second secretary to a small German Court. The Princess falls in love with him and to avoid the possibility of scandal affecting her forthcoming marriage her father ensures that Medhurst is duped into leaving the country.

Someone is killing the women folk of Oakwell, and the body count is growing. The moorland that surrounds the town has begun to relinquish some of its morbid past. Inspector Abaline has been drafted onto the case, to breathe new life into the faltering investigation. Can he unlock the secret of the Devil's Tourniquet before deaths shadow casts its cloak once more over the already terrified residents of Oakwell? Excitement, suspense and mystery. If Hard-Boiled, Traditional British Detective Crime Thrillers, with a light sprinkling of the Occult and Supernatural are your vice. Then welcome to ...

A dashing man from back east meets an unconventional Native American woman and they join hearts against all odds in this spellbinding tale of passion and western adventure from New York Times bestselling author Bobbi Smith. Chance Broderick has plenty of charm and more than enough wealth, and his life among the Boston Brahmins offers plenty of tempting distractions. But when he receives word that his brother is in grave danger in the Arizona Territory, Chance dutifully travels west to help. There he finds wild, vast lawless lands full of surprises. But his greatest shock on the frontier is ...

From Ireland to Australia, past to present, a family saga of truth, lies, love and intrigue. Until you’re asked, you may never tell... Lucie Woods is honest, isn’t she? It turns out, like so many others, that she’s been lying to herself for a very long time. When an incident occurs at her children’s school, it sets in motion a string of events that sees her life torn apart at the seams. Karma acts fast, barely giving her a moment to breathe before delivering a string of gifts, if you can call them that. Bad things usually happen in threes, but when her misfortune reaches beyond this...

“This book will make you laugh, and cry! The story line was extraordinary and the characters came alive. You FEEL every emotion… You will fall in love with all the men…You will find this book VERY hard to put down!”—Amazon Customer This is an excellent book! The characters are well developed and engaging. It is amazing all that Ellen has endured. Richard rescues her from an evil man. Richard is so kind and giving even though he has suffered unspeakable things. Gavin sees Ellen and instantly wants her. Has to have her, but Ellen has to keep her past a secret. I didn't want to put ...

A woman goes missing. Her car is discovered in the Australian Outback, burnt out but there is no body. Her husband, her son and the local gigolo are all suspects but the case comes to a dead end then Police Constable Elizabeth West is bound, gaged and abducted by a ruthless killer. Can Detective Bigfoot save her? 'Deadly serious and laugh out loud funny.' Revised and Rewritten.

Miller Street Murder is a riveting English murder mystery set in the heart of London during the 1920s. Dive into the dark alleys and hidden corners of Miller Street, where secrets are buried, and danger lurks in every shadow. Esteban Olson, a hardworking greengrocer, is living a simple life until one fateful Sunday evening when a mysterious phone call lures him out, only for him to be found murdered on his way back home. With a handleless knife piercing his heart, his death sends shockwaves through the tight-knit community. Who could have committed such a brutal act, and why? As the police ...

In this sweeping tale of lust and greed, a man with money risks it all for her—and their adventure together is filled with passion and the promise of true love. “From the very first page I was glued. It wasn't just a romance. It was a romantic mystery thrill ride with wonderful characters and their stories are amazing. I loved this book. I LOVED IT!”—Callie W. From New York Times bestselling author Bobbi Smith comes the story of the compelling hero and the woman bold enough to claim him. Archaeologist’s daughter Alexandra Parker wants to unearth the Crown of Desire and to her ...

The sizzling story of colonial America on the brink of revolution tells of a woman torn between the man she has promised to wed and the Irish-born renegade who has captured her heart. Now she must decide—promise or passion. Abandoning her pampered life in England to marry a man in America, Elizabeth Lawrence finds her new world shattered when her husband is killed in an accident after only a few months of marriage, leaving her in charge of a gun powder business on the untamed frontier. She hires an Irish-born man named O’Brian as foreman. Soon the sparks fly. She wanted to kiss his ...

“this story could be happening now, all it takes is for a good writer to tell it! all of us long for something, mainly, the good old days and then we discover the best days are the ones we are living now. this was a great read, as are most of her books. thank you.” –Clara Green, Verified Purchase, Amazon From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Bobbi Smith comes the story of the powerful struggle of a young colonial woman and an arrogant young English officer and their adventure journey to find their true destiny. Cecelia Demorest discovers the English officer, Lord Noah ...

What’s this Book about? It explains why you can’t buy a British built hatchback car for you and your family from a British owned company anymore. James Ruppert was really worried because in 1974 his Dad did a very strange thing and came home in an Audi 100LS. James wondered whether the rot set in from that point onwards. But his Dad continued to be a fiercely loyal British car buyer which didn’t do him much good when in 1978 he accidentally bought the single worst car British Leyland ever made. So this is personal. Where did it all go wrong and why is the British Car Industry in the ...