Author: John Innes Mackintosh Stewart
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Manners and customs
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The novella, "Laon and Cythna", which opens the book is a ghost story set in an English stately home. It is a most moving story, told with a slighty whimsical humour. "The Men", set in an Oxford College. "Cucumber Sandwiches" concerns a don whose literary researches put him on the trail of the youthful indiscretion of a famour Victorian novelist. In the final story, "A Change of Heart", the author again ventures into the macabre - and with a teasingly topical theme.
Cucumber Sandwiches, and Other Stories
Author: John Innes Mackintosh Stewart
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Manners and customs
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The novella, "Laon and Cythna", which opens the book is a ghost story set in an English stately home. It is a most moving story, told with a slighty whimsical humour. "The Men", set in an Oxford College. "Cucumber Sandwiches" concerns a don whose literary researches put him on the trail of the youthful indiscretion of a famour Victorian novelist. In the final story, "A Change of Heart", the author again ventures into the macabre - and with a teasingly topical theme.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Manners and customs
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The novella, "Laon and Cythna", which opens the book is a ghost story set in an English stately home. It is a most moving story, told with a slighty whimsical humour. "The Men", set in an Oxford College. "Cucumber Sandwiches" concerns a don whose literary researches put him on the trail of the youthful indiscretion of a famour Victorian novelist. In the final story, "A Change of Heart", the author again ventures into the macabre - and with a teasingly topical theme.
Cucumber Sandwiches
Author: J.I.M. Stewart
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755133471
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
In 'Laon and Cythna' a legend emerges, along with a deathbed confession. This is a ‘ghost’ story in the best traditions. In ‘Cucumber Sandwiches’ a don examines a novelist’s youthful indiscretion. ‘The Men’ strays into the alarming world of young people, and in ‘A Change of Heart’ macabre events follow the grafting of a finger and thumb.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755133471
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
In 'Laon and Cythna' a legend emerges, along with a deathbed confession. This is a ‘ghost’ story in the best traditions. In ‘Cucumber Sandwiches’ a don examines a novelist’s youthful indiscretion. ‘The Men’ strays into the alarming world of young people, and in ‘A Change of Heart’ macabre events follow the grafting of a finger and thumb.
Moon Madness and Other Stories
Author: Liann Snow
Publisher: Liann Snow
ISBN: 0971726183
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Publisher: Liann Snow
ISBN: 0971726183
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
William Yeoward: Blue and White and Other Stories
Author: William Yeoward
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782494744
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In his most personal book to date, William Yeoward reveals his passion for color, his inspirations and the 'stories' behind his unique use of color as he takes you on a journey through a dazzling array of beautiful homes. In his most personal book to date, William Yeoward reveals his passion for color, his inspirations and the 'stories' behind his unique use of color as he takes you on a journey through a dazzling array of beautiful homes. Known for his chic and stylish color combinations, William Yeoward reveals his color secrets, starting with the classic combination of blue and white—there are cobalt silk sofas, sapphire armchairs, aquamarine patterned ceramics, and indigo plush pillows, all combined to evoke a sense of luxury, in William's trademark style. The unique color stories in the book include red, white, and blue in a villa in France, a comfortable coastal retreat with hints of pink, taking you through to lavender and amethyst in the country and the city, soft grey studies in living rooms and table settings, a blazing ochre red contemporary cottage, an orange rustic barn dinner, and a red and steel outdoor kitchen. This is William’s fourth book and is the first one to focus on his passion for color and the sumptuous interiors that can be created by focusing on details and by layering opulent textures, prints, and proportions.
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782494744
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In his most personal book to date, William Yeoward reveals his passion for color, his inspirations and the 'stories' behind his unique use of color as he takes you on a journey through a dazzling array of beautiful homes. In his most personal book to date, William Yeoward reveals his passion for color, his inspirations and the 'stories' behind his unique use of color as he takes you on a journey through a dazzling array of beautiful homes. Known for his chic and stylish color combinations, William Yeoward reveals his color secrets, starting with the classic combination of blue and white—there are cobalt silk sofas, sapphire armchairs, aquamarine patterned ceramics, and indigo plush pillows, all combined to evoke a sense of luxury, in William's trademark style. The unique color stories in the book include red, white, and blue in a villa in France, a comfortable coastal retreat with hints of pink, taking you through to lavender and amethyst in the country and the city, soft grey studies in living rooms and table settings, a blazing ochre red contemporary cottage, an orange rustic barn dinner, and a red and steel outdoor kitchen. This is William’s fourth book and is the first one to focus on his passion for color and the sumptuous interiors that can be created by focusing on details and by layering opulent textures, prints, and proportions.
Bobcat and Other Stories
Author: Rebecca Lee
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 1616202653
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Rebecca Lee, one of our most gifted and original short story writers, guides readers into a range of landscapes, both foreign and domestic, crafting stories as rich as novels. A student plagiarizes a paper and holds fast to her alibi until she finds herself complicit in the resurrection of one professor's shadowy past. A dinner party becomes the occasion for the dissolution of more than one marriage. A woman is hired to find a wife for the one true soulmate she's ever found. In all, Rebecca Lee traverses the terrain of infidelity, obligation, sacrifice, jealousy, and yet finally, optimism. Showing people at their most vulnerable, Lee creates characters so wonderfully flawed, so driven by their desire, so compelled to make sense of their human condition, that it's impossible not to feel for them when their fragile belief in romantic love, domestic bliss, or academic seclusion fails to provide them with the sort of force field they'd expected.
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 1616202653
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Rebecca Lee, one of our most gifted and original short story writers, guides readers into a range of landscapes, both foreign and domestic, crafting stories as rich as novels. A student plagiarizes a paper and holds fast to her alibi until she finds herself complicit in the resurrection of one professor's shadowy past. A dinner party becomes the occasion for the dissolution of more than one marriage. A woman is hired to find a wife for the one true soulmate she's ever found. In all, Rebecca Lee traverses the terrain of infidelity, obligation, sacrifice, jealousy, and yet finally, optimism. Showing people at their most vulnerable, Lee creates characters so wonderfully flawed, so driven by their desire, so compelled to make sense of their human condition, that it's impossible not to feel for them when their fragile belief in romantic love, domestic bliss, or academic seclusion fails to provide them with the sort of force field they'd expected.
Final Vinyl Days and Other Stories
Author: Jill McCorkle
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 1565122046
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The author of Carolina Moon presents a new colleciton of nine short stories that introduces a variety of colorful and unforgettable characters in such tales as "Paradise," "Life Prerecorded," and "It's a Funeral! RSVP."
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 1565122046
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The author of Carolina Moon presents a new colleciton of nine short stories that introduces a variety of colorful and unforgettable characters in such tales as "Paradise," "Life Prerecorded," and "It's a Funeral! RSVP."
Carla's Sandwich
Author: Debbie Herman
Publisher: Flashlight Press
ISBN: 1936261812
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
This charming story presents a new way for young children to understand how to creatively embrace who they are, no matter what others think. Carla's lunch box is filled with odd delights like the Olive, Pickle and Green Bean Sandwich, the Banana-Cottage-Cheese Delight, and the unforgettable Chopped Liver, Potato Chips, and Cucumber Combo. To Carla, they are delicious and creative lunches, but her teasing classmates are unconvinced and abandon her at the lunch table to eat her bizarre sandwiches alone. One day, however, tables turn when Buster—the worst tease of all—forgets his lunch on the day of the picnic and Carla thoughtfully offers him her extra sandwich. Her own spirited nature helps Carla teach her classmates that "unusual" can actually be good. Lively illustrations help showcase the book's messages of acceptance, tolerance, individuality, and creativity, and the funny plot and authentic dialogue are sure to make this tale a favorite among elementary school children. Carla's creative sandwich solutions provide young chefs-to-be with the inspiration to create sandwich masterpieces of their own.
Publisher: Flashlight Press
ISBN: 1936261812
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
This charming story presents a new way for young children to understand how to creatively embrace who they are, no matter what others think. Carla's lunch box is filled with odd delights like the Olive, Pickle and Green Bean Sandwich, the Banana-Cottage-Cheese Delight, and the unforgettable Chopped Liver, Potato Chips, and Cucumber Combo. To Carla, they are delicious and creative lunches, but her teasing classmates are unconvinced and abandon her at the lunch table to eat her bizarre sandwiches alone. One day, however, tables turn when Buster—the worst tease of all—forgets his lunch on the day of the picnic and Carla thoughtfully offers him her extra sandwich. Her own spirited nature helps Carla teach her classmates that "unusual" can actually be good. Lively illustrations help showcase the book's messages of acceptance, tolerance, individuality, and creativity, and the funny plot and authentic dialogue are sure to make this tale a favorite among elementary school children. Carla's creative sandwich solutions provide young chefs-to-be with the inspiration to create sandwich masterpieces of their own.
Appleby's Other Story
Author: Michael Innes
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755117964
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
During a walk to Elvedon House, palatial home of the Tythertons, Sir John Appleby and Chief Constable Colonel Pride are stunned to find a police van and two cars parked outside. Wealthy Maurice Tytherton has been found shot dead, and Appleby is faced with a number of suspects.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755117964
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
During a walk to Elvedon House, palatial home of the Tythertons, Sir John Appleby and Chief Constable Colonel Pride are stunned to find a police van and two cars parked outside. Wealthy Maurice Tytherton has been found shot dead, and Appleby is faced with a number of suspects.
Two in a Train and Other Stories
Author: Warwick Deeping
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Two in a Train and Other Stories" by Warwick Deeping. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Two in a Train and Other Stories" by Warwick Deeping. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
A Family Secret and Other Stories
Author: Bijoya Sawian
Publisher: Zubaan
ISBN: 9383074973
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
A postman turns up with an unexpected letter one rainy afternoon in Cherrapunji, a letter that will turn fourteen-year-old Saphira's world upside down. Dalinia's life seems perfect, with a successful husband, beautiful children and a well-appointed home. But the arrival of a handsome competitor on the manicured greens of the Shillong golf course brings back a flood of unwanted memories of her troubled past. Told in a simple, lyrical style, Bijoya Sawian's collection of ten short stories is not only an enthralling read but, like her debut novel Shadow Men, transports the reader to a place little known to outsiders: Meghalaya. Strains of love, loss and longing run through all these stories, whose endings are not mere shocks, but revelations. Both her books should be read for a better understanding of India's northeast - its communities, its landscape, and in particular, the lives of the women who live there.
Publisher: Zubaan
ISBN: 9383074973
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
A postman turns up with an unexpected letter one rainy afternoon in Cherrapunji, a letter that will turn fourteen-year-old Saphira's world upside down. Dalinia's life seems perfect, with a successful husband, beautiful children and a well-appointed home. But the arrival of a handsome competitor on the manicured greens of the Shillong golf course brings back a flood of unwanted memories of her troubled past. Told in a simple, lyrical style, Bijoya Sawian's collection of ten short stories is not only an enthralling read but, like her debut novel Shadow Men, transports the reader to a place little known to outsiders: Meghalaya. Strains of love, loss and longing run through all these stories, whose endings are not mere shocks, but revelations. Both her books should be read for a better understanding of India's northeast - its communities, its landscape, and in particular, the lives of the women who live there.