David King

Hetty Sorrel is loved by Adam Bede but she is in love with a young squire who seduces her and by whom she has a child. Hetty kills the child by abandoning it in a field and is tried and sentenced to death for murder.

Seven hilarious and surprising stories spiced with a twist in the tail

It is 1914 and a group of German schoolboys are persuaded by their schoolmaster to troop off to the 'glorious war'. With the fire and patriotism of youth they sign up, but soon they are experiencing the horror and disillusionment of life in the trenches.

Now a screenwriter at Warner Brothers' in Teddington, Nick is drawn into the world of Lady Molly and her numerous Tolland nieces and nephews, where he meets Isobel Tolland, his future wife.  Book 4 of series.

A study of the life and ideas of the poet W H Auden examined within the context of the wars, ideologies, spiritual pursuits and sexual attitudes of the 20th century.

After the death of her father, Ayala is faced with a choice of three suitors, but which one will she choose?

When a precious jewel, the Blue Water, goes missing, suspicion falls on Beau Geste and his brothers. They leave Britain to join the Foreign Legion and are involved in many dangerous adventures in North Africa.

When the famous jockey, Fred Archer (known as the Tinman) shoots himself the verdict is suicide, but the Prince of Wales is suspicious. He decides to use his extensive knowledge of horse-racing to help him investigate the death.

The Larkin family descends upon Brittany in France. Like fish out of water, they find that things don't quite turn out their way: the weather is less than ideal, the food is awful and the hotel is in a bad state of repair. But things slowly improve as Pop manages to sweet-talk Mlle Dupont. Book 2 of the series.

The story follows the composer Hugh Moreland, his fiancee Matilda, and the critic Maclintick and his wife, Audrey, whose unhappy marriage forms a key part of the narrative.  Book 5 of series.

In 1970 a special field-study by the Ministry of Agriculture suggests that the incidence of bovine TB can be blamed on badgers. An extermination policy becomes official and the badgers must move on in search of "Elysia" or die. Their journey is long and dangerous and many die on the way.

A collection of stories containing crime, ghosts, and supernatural terror. 

CONTENT WARNING: contains scenes of violence

Three young sailors, sole survivors of a wreck are swept into adventures with bloodthirsty pirates in the South Pacific.

A charming collection of stories about dogs.

A kingdom is in turmoil as the old king dies and his successor must do battle for the throne. Pitted against an evil wizard and a would-be rival, Prince Peter makes a daring escape and rallies the forces of Good to fight for what is rightfully his.

Gulliver's adventures in Lilliput and Brobdingnag. A powerful satire on mankind, morals, and social habits, written in the form travel in wonderland.

On a desperate journey, two runaways meet and join forces. Though they are only looking to escape their harsh and narrow lives, they soon find themselves at the centre of a terrible battle. It is a battle that will decide their fate and the fate of Narnia itself.  Book 3 of series.

Historical madcap rhymes of olden times.

This was no ordinary murder, for the victim was Frank Masters, millionaire and philanthropist. The case was bound to attract much public attention. But Inspector Ghote finds that his demands for evidence are met with nothing but lies and evasions.

Scott's noble knight, Ivanhoe, returns home from the Crusades to claim Rowena, an Anglo-Saxon princess, to be his bride. Before long he is embroiled in the struggle between Prince John and his brother Richard the Lionheart.

Selected poems of one of the most celebrated poets and Dean of St Paul's Cathedral who lived from 1572-1632.

A secret passage through a volcano intrigues three men into a dangerous adventure.

6th in series; Sequel to: 'Casanova's Chinese Restaurant' (2630) In the dying fall of the period between the wars, Nick is carried on the tide of events whilst seeking to do the honourable thing.

First published in 1932, Herbert and Eleanor Farjeon's Kings and Queens of England has attained the status of a children's classic. The charming poems, each one dedicated to a different King or Queen, tell the story of the forty-one English monarchs from William I to Elizabeth II in a humorous and charming way that has delighted generations of children and their parents. 

Islam's Holy Book translated into English with explanatory introduction.

During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge - not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia.  Book 7 of series.

The story takes place in 1757 during the Seven Years’ War, when France and Great Britain fought for control of the North American colonies. The French called on the help of the Native American tribes in their struggle against the British.

These twelve stories, dating from 1923 to 1989, represent the quintessential Graham Greene. Rich in gallows humor, they have the power both to move and to entertain. Included here are such famous stories as "The Last Word", "The News in English", "The Lieutenant Died Last", and "The Lottery Ticket", as well as his masterly detective story "Murder for the Wrong Reason".

Four adventurers step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change… and a great sacrifice.  Book 2 of series.

Pop Larkin finds himself confined to a bed following a mild heart attack - caused by a little too much of what he fancied! Ma battles with the doctors as she attempts to find the adequate cure, but it turns out that a seductive nurse is all he needs. Book 5 of the series.

On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress seeks to enslave them. But then the lion Aslan's song weaves itself into the fabric of a new land, a land that will be known as Narnia. And in Narnia, all things are possible.  Book 1 of series.

The atmosphere of place, the subtlety of human personality, and variety of incident make these stories an enjoyable read.

Pamplemousse is asked to advise on gastronomic treats to be offered to VIP’s flying on a dirigible from France to England. The entente cordiale is at stake but strange events lead Pamplemousse to suspect that all will not go according to plan..

The story of J.R. Ackerley’s German shepherd, Tulip, who was skittish, possessive and wild. The book is a bittersweet account of their 16-year companionship and a meditation on the strangeness that lies at the heart of all relationships.

Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, is tired of being told that she doesn't exist, so she sets off to London to visit the Queen.

A collection of humorous short stories about East London wharfmen.