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Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould of Lew Trenchard in Devon, England, was an Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist and eclectic scholar. His bibliography consists of more than 1240 publications,...

Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould of Lew Trenchard in Devon, England, was an Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist and eclectic scholar. His bibliography consists of more than 1240 publications,...

There lives in my neighbourhood a venerable dame, in an old bacon box in a fallen cottage, whose condition will be best understood by the annexed illustration.

Cheap Jack Zita written by S. Baring-Gould who was an Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist, folk song collector and eclectic scholar. This book was published in 1896. And now republish...

It is now just thirty years since I first began to read the "Saga of Grettir the Strong" in Icelandic. At that time I had only a Danish grammar of Icelandic and an Icelandic-Danish dictionary, and I did...

I WONDER whether the day will ever dawn on England when our country houses will be as deserted as are those in France and Germany? If so, that will be a sad day for England. I judge from Germany. There,...

S. Baring-Gould's 'Eve' is a gripping novel that delves into the complexities of the human psyche and morality. Set in a small English village, the story follows the protagonist, Eve, as she navigates...

Post-Mediæval Preachers by S. Baring-Gould is a comprehensive exploration of the rhetoric and content of sermons in the post-medieval period. Baring-Gould meticulously analyzes the style and themes of...

In 'Conscience and Sin: Daily Meditations for Lent,' S. Baring-Gould delves into the spiritual and moral journey of Lent through a series of meditations designed for both weekdays and Sundays. Written...

S. Baring-Gould's 'Pabo, the Priest' is a historical novel set in ancient Wales that delves into themes of faith, politics, and personal ambition. The book is written in a captivating and immersive style,...

An incredible number of legends exists connected with the personages whose history is given in the Old Testament. The collection now presented to the public must by no means be considered as exhaustive....

Between the mouths of the Blackwater and the Colne, on the east coast of Essex, lies an extensive marshy tract veined and freckled in every part with water. It is a wide waste of debatable ground contested...

The Cévennes are a mountain fringe to the uplifted plateau of Central France, and are less visited by English tourists than any other mountainous district in la belle France. They have been most unjustly...

In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect. This dialect has, however,...

Fifty years ago! Half a century has passed since the writer was a child in the parish where he has laid the scene of this tale. There he had a trusty nurse, and a somewhat romantic story was attached...

Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould of Lew Trenchard in Devon, England, was an Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist, folk song collector and eclectic scholar. His bibliography consists of more than...

Travel to exciting and dangerous Dimensions with us...Get Me OutThe day after the Fourth of July, Shaya receives a panicked call from her father: "Come and get me out of here!" His voice trembles with...

Welcome to Lakeside, Montana, a small town nestled on the shores of Flathead Lake.With its tight-knit community, small private college, and an eclectic mix of locals, college students, and summer visitors,...

She might as well be unicorn hunting as dating…Her work saves lives, which is why being a pediatric oncologist comes first in Dr. Cherry Carmichael's life. Dating comes second. Or maybe even third because...

A Christmas Blizard, Four Second Chances, One Unforgettable Holiday Collection Coming Home for Christmas brings together steamy holiday romances where snowy storms, second chances, and Christmas magic...

Discover a world of passion with a box set of eleven steamy Irish medieval and Viking romances! Enjoy tropes such as enemies to lovers, alpha warriors, secret babies, marriages of convenience, and Beauty...

I have a secret admirer…Ginger:When I got the first letter from my secret admirer, I was flattered.With the second, I grew intrigued.By the third, I'm starting to fall in love with him.I wish that I could...

I'll trade ya a story for a drink.It's a story about a handsome son of a gun and his trusty dragon, Bean, on the hunt for the notorious train robber, Talon. In a land shaped by dragons, magic, and bullets,...

All he wanted was to sell flowers, not fall for the local tattoo artist.After a breakup, Soyer has decided that moving to a quiet small town might just be what he needs to rebuild his life. He has no...

In 1988, five years after suffering the loss of his family, Stephen McCaffery, a former police detective turned private investigator, is lured into the eerie depths of rural Georgia, tasked with finding...

Someone has to speak for the dead. She simply didn't expect to be counted among them. After a mysterious viral attack targets an elite Washington DC event, an intrepid reporter finds herself trapped in...

Amaryllis gave up her profession as a musician when her country's ordinances forbade music.When she stumbles upon someone from her past, she finds herself pulled toward music once again. Is the solace...

Although this book is fiction, it is reflective of the horrible plague being faced by many in Indian Country. This book brings to life the daily struggle of those suffering with addiction, as well as...

Can two people heal together to find love with each other?When Josh Livingston is left at the altar, all that remains is his surgical career in New York City. After a near-fatal mishap occurs, he is forced...

This world—and the others that exist on different planes and time—have numerous running stories of treachery, evil, deceit, magic, and exhaustion. Some lines are bending and twisting with others. Some...

When her enslaved daughter is sold into the clutches of the most sadistic plantation owner on the island, Perreen is desperate to free her. As Master Hodge's barbaric treatment of all on his estate escalates,...

Meet Dashiell Allman—Dash for short. She loves long walks on the beach, Jimmy Buffet, and a good mystery, which is why she became a Private Investigator and lives in a cottage on the beach.Join Dash as...

Shocking. Intriguing. Heart-Wrenching. Connor Whiteley's Uniformed Cabal takes readers on an unputdownable emotional rollercoaster in this sensational new addition to the acclaimed series.As Private Eye...

She swore off love, but can two former flames reignite the spark? Being left at the altar was devastating, but for Regina, it was the final confirmation—she didn't need a man. After all, who needs love...

Noah I never expected this life to be an easy one. My band needs a new deal, and our next tour is our best and maybe only time to find it. I've got plans, though. Good ones. I just need everything to...

When a young woman disappears after a night out in the bustling city, the incident barely makes a ripple—her absence dismissed as voluntary by local authorities. But for Martin Bainbridge, a law student...

  I thought waking up accidentally married to the man I hate was the worst thing that could happen to me.I was wrong.Because now I have a stalker, which is unthinkable in my small town.Did I mention the...

I never thought moving in with my best friend would mean putting my heart on the line. Elise I did it. I pulled the plug on my relationship. After tolerating his childish ways for far too long, I finally...

Life isn't going well for forty-something Josie Roberts. Her marriage has dissolved, and the narcissistic songwriter ex-husband who took everything just happens to be the current darling of the music...

An inexperienced alpha, a terrified omega mate, and a continued unknown threat. Will Gordon be able to protect his mate when he doesn't know when the next attack will happen?Two attacks in his hometown...

No rest ye frightened gentlemenFull of horror and dismay…When the St. Wenceslas Episcopal Church choir bus gets trapped in a snowdrift on the way to a Christmas Eve competition, the eleven members find...

In the heart of Meryton, a grand masquerade ball offers Elizabeth Bennet an unexpected escape from society's expectations, while Mr. Darcy sees it as a tiresome obligation. Yet, hidden behind elaborate...

Canadian writer W.O. Mitchell once said "Humans need other humans to protect each other from the terror of being human". In the three novellas and nineteen stories between these covers, Michael Summerleigh...

The Lincoln Barnes story continues in the second installment of the Lake Superior Mystery Trilogy. Barnes has left the Minneapolis PD and begins a new chapter of her life in Lake County, Minnesota, as...

Chance 'The Troublemaker' Wright was always pushing boundaries and testing limits. But when his reckless antics end in a deadly accident, Trinity High School breathes a collective sigh of relief. Or do...

Dylan's life began humbly in a small town in the Netherlands in 1984. The youngest of three brothers, he was an exceptionally bright child with a high IQ and highly sensitive personality. While his intelligence...