Allen Upward

Being the secret history of the Russo-Japanese War: In this story the author makes clear the sinking of the English fishing schooners by the Baltic fleet of Russia and brings in all kinds of events that seemed hallucinations when the story appeared serially, but which have since come true in startling manner.

The Ghost Hunter & Flaxman Low, Occult Psychologist The final volume of the Leonaur Psychic Investigators trilogy. As almost every aficionado of supernatural fiction knows the Victorian and Edwardian eras were 'Golden Ages'for both writers and readers. Ghost stories abounded within books and magazines of the period. Most commonly, within these tales, it was the troubled spirits who took the centre stage together with those unfortunates they terrorised.Then a new form of the chilling tale emerged-one in which the haunters became the hunted . So arrived on the literary scene several fictional Occult Investigators whose adventures received a ready and enthusiastic audience. This three volume Leonaur collection brings together six collections of stories featuring those who pursued ghostly apparitions or revealed that they were very human hoaxers. This volume includes eighteen stories in total.The Estate Agent, Jack Hargreaves and his secretary Miss Alwyne Sargent, appeared in the Royal Magazine between 1905-6.As they went about their business, they came across five haunted and troubled homes.Fortunately for Jack his able assistant was a clairvoyant. Among the ghost hunting tales featuring Messrs. Hargreaves and Sargent the reader will discover, 'The Two Roses', 'The Tapping on the Wainscott', 'The Haunted Woman'and others.The twelve Flaxman Low stories of supernatural investigation have been abidingly well-regarded since they appeared in Pearson's' Magazine. Acknowledged as, 'the first Occult Investigator in English literature' this book contains, 'The Story of the Moor Road', 'The Story of Crowsedge', ' The Story of Yand Manor House' and others. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.

The international spy: Being the secret history of the Russo-Japanese war is a fictional narrative that explores the secretive maneuvers of powerful figures who manipulate events leading to war. The story follows an enigmatic spy tasked with uncovering treachery and an alluring yet dangerous figure who seems to play both sides against one another. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the serious atmosphere surrounding the threat of war. The prologue reveals two imperial sisters expressing concerns about emerging submarine technology that could spell disaster for their nations, hinting at hidden interests pushing for conflict. The spy is summoned to London and receives instructions regarding a potential war between Russia and Japan. His mission takes him to St. Petersburg, where he forms precarious alliances and navigates a treacherous world of espionage filled with deceit and hidden agendas. The opening sets the stage for a gripping tale of intrigue, political maneuvering, and personal stakes in actions that could change the course of nations.

A crown of straw examines the fragile nature of authority and the personal sacrifices demanded by power. It reflects on the weight of kingship, where personal desires clash with the responsibilities imposed by heritage and the expectations of a restless populace. The narrative portrays a world where loyalty and betrayal are intertwined, and individuals must navigate the delicate balance between private longing and public duty. It highlights how love can become entangled in the webs of political intrigue, forcing choices that test the limits of courage and honor. The tension between rebellion and tradition shapes the journey of those who seek to redefine their destinies in the shadow of oppressive legacies. The book enhances the exploration of moral complexity, where decisions are seldom clear, and the consequences of action or inaction ripple through personal and national histories. Through this lens, the story delves into the struggle for identity and meaning in a realm marked by uncertainty.

Lord Alistair's rebellion explores the tension between personal integrity and societal judgment as it examines the weight of inherited responsibilities and the struggle to reconcile individual desires with collective expectations. The narrative highlights the contrast between wealth and poverty, reflecting on how social class shapes identity and decisions. It investigates the inner turmoil of those caught between disgrace and duty, showing how external circumstances can magnify internal conflicts. The story conveys the moral ambiguities of a world where public perception often dictates personal worth, compelling individuals to navigate the fine line between honor and condemnation. It draws attention to the quiet battles waged within when loyalty to family and the pursuit of self-redemption collide, offering insight into the complex choices that define a person s path. Through reflections on failure and redemption, the book enhances an understanding of how societal pressures and familial expectations create profound challenges in the quest for meaning and purpose lord alistair's rebellion genres historical fiction, literary fiction, social commentary, psychological fiction, moral fiction, british literature, character study, drama, philosophical fiction, classic literature

The slaves of society: A comedy in covers offers a sharp and entertaining look at how the upper class clings to appearances while quietly struggling under the weight of its own expectations. With a backdrop of grand drawing rooms and carefully managed conversations, the novel explores how ambition and reputation shape every interaction. A single encounter filled with witty exchanges exposes the empty rituals that dominate polite society, where choices are measured not by personal happiness but by social advantage. The polished surface of banter and civility hides deeper anxieties about status, as discussions of marriage become negotiations of wealth and propriety. The comedy emerges not through broad action but through subtle moments where the absurdity of social customs is laid bare. The book skillfully captures the tension between public image and private desire, highlighting how individuals become prisoners of the very world they seek to master. It is a clever, biting reflection on the artificiality and vanity of high society.