Lucy Carmichael - Margaret Kennedy's tenth novel, first published in 1951 and a work by a mature novelist at the height of her powers - opens on an unforgettably disastrous scene, as the novel's eponymous heroine, preparing to savour her wedding day, is instead jilted at the altar. Lucy Carmichael's recovery from this calamity forms the substance of the story that follows. She takes a job in the rural Lincolnshire village of Ravonsbridge, at an educational institute established by a wealthy manufacturer for the cultural benefit of the local community. This employment will come to offer Lucy a second chance at romance, but it also brings her unexpectedly into contact with a host of remarkable characters who will influence how she sees the world.Lucy Carmichael has a density of realism, full of details and observations that the reader will recognize as truthful, and the rich sense of real people leading real lives, as Margaret Kennedy paints of her characters in three dimensions and gives each one his or her due within the story.
Delve into the intricate relationship between Great Britain and colonial America with "A Letter from Major Robert Carmichael-Smyth to His Friend, the Author of 'The Clockmaker'". This compelling historical document, penned by Robert Carmichael-Smyth, offers a unique perspective on the era. Explore themes of military history and colonial life as revealed through the personal correspondence of a 19th-century figure. Carmichael-Smyth's letter sheds light on the social and political landscape connecting Great Britain and its American colonies. A fascinating glimpse into a pivotal time, this meticulously prepared edition provides valuable insights for anyone interested in the history of Great Britain, the development of the United States, and the impact of military events on shaping nations. Discover firsthand accounts and historical observations within these pages, illuminating a crucial chapter in transatlantic history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Clarissa Carmichael is one of a dying breed. She's a mother of two, a middle aged woman rediscovering how to walk alone after a nasty divorce, and she's good with a Tanto knife. Which is convenient, because the library hosting her Suddenly Single Support Group meetings has inexplicably become a door that swings both ways. Creatures that have inspired horror legends for centuries are reappearing to restake their claim on the world of Mortals, and the Hunters and Slayers of this era have either retired or passed on during the peaceful years following the Purge. Except Clarissa and her ex-husband Kaine, who aren't on speaking terms. And since Kaine is suffering from the demi-immortal version of PTSD, he's not going to be much help. So one week after her forty-ninth birthday Clarissa finds herself on the hunt for a flexible babysitter and a really good cup of coffee, because it looks like it's going to be up to her to ward off the coming Immortal Uprising. It might be fun if she wasn't so out of practice. Throw two likewise recently uncoupled suitors into the mix, add a handful of monsters ranging from peaceful over-the-hill werewolves to reincarnated saints with nasty habits to constantly provoked FaeGhouls, and stir with a spicy little librarian assistant who knows exactly what goes on in the Genealogy section after 9 PM - and be sure to listen for the echos in the coffee shop, because those are important even though Clarissa can't figure out why. Who is the Immortal in the newspaper lounge really? Which of the support group hopefuls will finally catch Clarissa's attention - the young stoner dad with unrealized supernatural potential who thinks his "alternative vision" is just the result of smoking too much, or the handsome but somewhat insufferable accountant that Clarissa believes could be one of the Other Kind due to his uncanny ability to keep a preternaturally straight face in any circumstance? Can Kaine get over himself long enough to come out of retirement and survive the bullseye on his back and maybe lend a hand? Who the hell IS that Immortal reading the damn entertainment section all day And now there's that weird book in the library's archive with her name stamped on the sealed cover and a date that's getting unnervingly close on the calendar. Things are about to go critical. And it's been far too long since our heroine got laid. Damn apocalypse, always crimping a girl's style. A slightly supernatural comedy/mystery/thriller/romance for anyone who's ever found themselves starting over and wondering what the the hell they're supposed to be doing while the world goes up in flames around them.
Title: Select Views of Sydney, New South Wales, drawn and engraved by J. Carmichael.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & the PACIFIC collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This collection offers titles providing historical context for modern day Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, and the Pacific Islands (collectively, Oceania). It includes studies of their relationship to British colonial heritage, Trans-Tasman history, resistance to colonization, and histories of sailors, traders, missionaries, and adventurers. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Carmichael, John; 1829. 6 p.; 4 . 10491.g.19.
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Medical theory and practice of the 1700s developed rapidly, as is evidenced by the extensive collection, which includes descriptions of diseases, their conditions, and treatments. Books on science and technology, agriculture, military technology, natural philosophy, even cookbooks, are all contained here.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT031689London: printed for J. Johnson, 1795. viii,248p.; 8
Rediscover the brilliance of Lucy Carmichael in the Mermaid Collection - classic books by popular pioneering female authors republished to delight new generations of readers. Pre-order this gorgeous edition now.Originally published in 1951 from the author of beloved holiday classic The Feast comes a glorious coming-of-age tale about a heroine whose wedding day does not go entirely to plan . . . With a foreword by Lucy Mangan ***‘People seem to get over things, don’t they? I don’t know how, but they do – ordinary people. I’m very ordinary, so I expect I shall do what they do.’Lucy Carmichael is jilted at the altar. But no matter. Her loving and kind family never liked her explorer fiancé anyway.Instead of moping or falling into her supportive family’s arms, however, Lucy abandons their suburban home. Heading for the country, she takes up a teaching position in the industrial town of Ravonsbridge.There, she finds solace in her work, in her new (rather gossipy) colleagues – and rediscovers her sensible young self.But if Lucy has, despite everything, kept her head – where lies her heart?Praise for Margaret Kennedy:'She is not only a romantic but an anarchist, and she knows the ways of men and women very well indeed' Anita Brookner'Kennedy was immensely popular in her heyday' Washington Post'Margaret Kennedy's poised style, cool wit and skilful characterization kept her novels welcome for three decades' Cambridge Guide to Literature in English
Vietnam, 1971 Was he a threat to himself or the other marine pilots? Lieutenant Devon Carmichael was not sure how to answer the straightforward question. The experiment he had been involved in was months ago, with no apparent side effects. "Honestly, I don't think so." The commanding officer stepped forward. "No? Well, while you were sick, you ran a 108-degree fever. The doctor didn't force me to take you to the hospital because no one knew what the hell was wrong with you. Then I was told flat out to keep my nose out of your past." The captain sighed and moved toward the door. "Your fever was sure strange. By all counts, you should be dead, or brain damaged." With the knob in his hand, he turned to look at his young officer once more. "So no, huh? Okay, if you say so." He pulled the door open, turned, and leaned against it. "Oh, Dev, a couple other things I may not have mentioned before. You were seen on South Point Hill overlooking the beach and the defensive fighting positions yesterday by the military police, and in the hangar walking around your plane the day before that. And in both instances, you simply vanished Now seeing as how I know you never left that bed for a single minute since we put you there three days ago, this poor old country boy has to stop and ask himself, 'Do you possibly have a twin'" The senior officer raised an eyebrow at Devon's expression of shocked surprise. "Son, you just might want to ask yourself about that top secret stuff one more time. Because personally, I disagree with your answer." He stepped into the hall to let Devon rethink what it had meant to be part of the Carmichael Experiment.
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