British Fiction Classic

In Leonard Wibberley's classic political satire, a tiny backwards country decides the only way to survive a sudden economic downturn is to declare war on the United States and lose to get foreign aid - but things don't go according to plan. The Mouse That Roared was made into a successful feature film starring Peter Sellers. Books in The Grand Fenwick Series: Books 2 through 5 are best read after The Mouse That Roared, but all of the books can be read and enjoyed at any point in the series. Book 1: The Mouse That Roared Book 2: The Mouse On The Moon Book 3: The Mouse On Wall Street Book 4: ...

I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses. ELIZABETH BENNET is determined that she will put a stop to her mother’s plans to marry off the eldest Bennet daughter to Mr. Collins, the Longbourn heir, but a man that Mr. Bennet considers an annoying dimwit. Hence, Elizabeth disguises herself as Jane and repeats her vows to the supercilious rector as if she is her sister, thereby voiding the nuptials and saving Jane from a life of drudgery. Yet, even the “best laid plans” can often go awry. FITZWILLIAM DARCY is desperate to ...

“Mr. Darcy’s Regrets” is a Pride and Prejudice Regency variation novella of approximately 30K words, with low angst, lots of romance, and some original twists in the timeless story of Elizabeth and Darcy, told from Darcy’s point of view. Many of us wonder about the friendship between Darcy and Bingley. How did they end up together when there is a significant difference in age, character, and situation in life between the two? What if their bond has its roots in the past relationship of their families? The story starts in London after Elizabeth returns from Kent, and she and Jane are...

Darcy and Elizabeth are about to learn how “necessity” never makes a fair bargain. When ELIZABETH BENNET appears on his doorstep some ten months after her refusal of his hand in marriage, FITZWILLIAM DARCY uses the opportunity to "bargain" for her acceptance of a renewal of his proposal in exchange for his assistance in bringing Mr. George Wickham to justice. In Darcy's absence from Hertfordshire, Wickham has executed a scam to defraud the citizens of Meryton, including her father, of their hard-earned funds. All have invested in Wickham's Ten Percent Annuity scheme. Her family and ...

London’s Commissioner of Metropolitan Police, Sir John Appleby, is invited on a break to the Scottish Highlands for a trout-fishing weekend but his detective skills are soon put to the test when he discovers the body of their host, and all the guests seem to have a motive for murder....

What if Lady Catherine never visited Longbourn and Mr. Darcy's second proposal never took place? The wedding of Jane and Mr. Bingley is fast approaching, but Elizabeth dreads the day. She is overjoyed for her sister and honoured to be the maid of honour at the ceremony. But a certain gentleman will also be in attendance, acting as the best man of the wedding, and Elizabeth isn't too sure she wants to see him. For how can she stand at the altar of the church, beside the man she loves, knowing that the wedding is not theirs? ...Especially when it could have been. As the wedding day arrives, ...

Elizabeth & Darcy 1800 was previously published under the title Dedicated to Mr Darcy by Florence Gold, edited by Jo Abbott The story brings nothing new to the readers who have already purchased or read it. Still, it is a diverting start for those who want to explore the Whispers of Pemberley Trilogy. Whispers of Pemberley is a series where each book stands on its own as a romance novel, yet the stories are interconnected through direct or subtle nods to Jane Austen’s literature and characters. The inaugural volume, Elizabeth and Darcy 1800, is a variation of Pride and Prejudice—a ...

‘Like Father, Like Son’ is a ‘Pride and Prejudice’ novella variation which presents the reader with a peculiar and unexpected connection between two beloved characters who barely speak to each other in canon. Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy, an intelligent, excessively arrogant, and proud gentleman, the master of one of the greatest estates in Derbyshire, is visiting his amiable friend, Mr Charles Bingley, at his newly acquired property of Netherfield. While Mr Bingley’s affable nature and lively manners ensure he becomes everyone’s favourite and gains the admiration of Miss Jane Bennet, ...

At the Central Criminal Court, an eager crowd awaits the trial of Victoria Lamartine, an active participant in the Resistance during the war. She is now employed at the Family Hotel in Soho, where Major Eric Thoseby has been found murdered. Thoseby is believed to have fathered Lamartine's child, and the prosecution insist that his death is revenge for his abandonment of Lamartine and her arrest by the Gestapo. A last-minute change in Lamartine's defence counsel grants solicitor Nap Rumbold just eight days to prove her innocence.

The rambling house called Thornyhold is like something out of a fairy tale. Left to Gilly Ramsey by the cousin whose occasional visits brightened her childhood, the cottage, set deep in a wild wood, has come just in time to save her from a bleak future. With its reputation for magic and its resident black cat, Thornyhold offers Gilly more than just a new home. It offers her a chance to start over.

“Gave an interesting perspective on why white women were actually happy to live with the Indians. Really like Alexandra and her spunk even after something did not go her way! Also liked Hunter, his respect for others of both cultures, and his sense of responsibility.”—Kshydog, Goodreads This love adventure story sizzles when Lady Alexandra Lambert meets Hunter of the Shawnee, who cannot allow her to be sold to the Cap-i-tan, the renegade British officer who trades in women. Lady Alexandra is tied to a nearby tree when the buckskinned English free spirit known as Hunter of the Shawnee ...

What if… after his disastrous proposal, Mr. Darcy immediately explained himself? What if… Elizabeth realized her mistake in judging Mr. Darcy’s character already in Kent? What if… after all this, they were still torn apart? Regrets and Remedies is a sweet, clean romance novella suitable for all lovers of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. From Rosings and Hunsford in Kent to Longbourn, Netherfield and Meryton in Hertfordshire, will Elizabeth and Darcy find their happily ever after?

Enjoy two books in the Ashcroft series that have been previously published separately as A Haunted Highland Hotel, and A Christmas Eve Murder. It is the 1950s and Lady Ashcroft a former British Agent, has found herself back in the front line of danger as she aids her friends and solves crimes linked to her past. A silly comedy fictional fun book, with romance and drama. A classic British light comedy with a cosy mystery feel to it.

You enjoy historical mysteries? You love Sherlock Holmes? This is for you. Four new novels in one collection set. All are part of the best-selling series of sixty New Sherlock Holmes Mysteries by Craig Stephen Copland. In this set you can read The Stock Market Murders in which Holmes and Watson solve the mysterious murders of several young men who worked in The City; The Glorious Yacht, when on the morning after the Titanic disaster, Holmes recalls a much earlier sea voyage when they were accompanied by a crew of famous pirates; The Most grave Ritual, where a young man is accused of murder ...

After Arthur Penfold’s wife reveals she is leaving him to care for her ailing aunt, he sets upon a path of murder and deceit to avoid the social embarrassment of a second marital breakdown. But the purchase of a poetry book triggers a sequence of events that begins to unravel both Arthur and a seemingly open-and-shut murder case.

The day Fitzwilliam Darcy marries Elizabeth Bennet, he thinks his life is complete at last. Four months later, even greater joy appears on the horizon when Elizabeth finds out she is pregnant. But it is not long before outside forces intrude on their happiness. When the unthinkable happens, Elizabeth and Darcy must discover their love for each other all over again. Romantic and insightful, Darcy's Temptation captures the original style and sardonic wit of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice while weaving its beloved characters into an exciting new tale. In a story set against the backdrop ...

“A Real Keeper!! This story had me from the first moment…”—Az Val, Kindle Edition, Verified Purchase “I loved John Fire Hawk and his stalwart love for Kate!”—Regan Walker, Goodreads The spellbinding frontier love story of a young woman torn between duty and defiance and her forbidden passion for the savage warrior prince Fire Hawk with its promise of true love. THE SQUIRE’S DAUGHTER Kate Miles is the dutiful but defiant daughter of an English squire, promised in an arranged betrothal to a man she does not love and can never respect. She is kind, but everyone fears her—her ...

"I LOVE THE WEST, HORSES ETC SO BOBBI SMITH IS MY WRITER OF CHOICE. TEXAS SPLENDOR HAD ALL THE ELEMENTS AS ALWAYS. A SUPER READ. I COULD NOT READ IT FAST ENOUGH.”—Beverly Riedel, Amazon “I absolutely loved the descriptions of desire between Trista and Lance!”—Elicori Verified Purchase, Amazon From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Bobbi Smith comes the spellbinding story of a half-white Comanche warrior whose quest for vengeance becomes the ultimate lesson in fiery desire and true love... HE CLAIMED HER BODY. . . An Easterner born and bred, Trista Sinclair falls in ...

Eventually Dona lands in remote Navron, looking for peace of mind in its solitary woods and hidden creeks. She finds the passion her spirit craves in the love of a daring French pirate who is being hunted by all of Cornwall. Together, they embark upon a quest rife with danger and glory, one which bestows upon Dona the ultimate choice: sacrifice her lover to certain death or risk her own life to save him

Christmas has arrived in the Darcy household. After a year of felicitous marriage, Elizabeth and Darcy are ready to host their very first Christmas celebration at Pemberley. Invited are all the family members: Jane, Bingley, Georgina, Colonel Fitzwilliam, the Bennets, and Lydia—though without her husband. But when Wickham shows up anyway, and a heavily pregnant Elizabeth starts giving birth, will there be peace to be had during this holiday season? Christmas at Pemberley is a sweet, clean romance novella suitable for all lovers of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. It is a holiday ...