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Tragedy at Law
In 'Tragedy at Law,' Alfred Alexander Gordon Clark, under his nom de plume Cyril Hare, offers an exquisite melding of legal expertise and storytelling prowess, set against the austere backdrop of post-war England. This meticulously structured narrative follows the tribulations of High Court Judge Mr. Justice Barber as he traverses the circuit and confronts a maelstrom of professional and personal crises, culminating in a chilling crime. Clark's literary style, reminiscent of the Golden Age of detective fiction, captivates with wit and a masterful use of legal intricacy, providing insights into the machinations of the courts and the British class system, all while sustaining an air of suspens...
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An English Murder
In 'An English Murder,' penned under his more renowned pseudonym Cyril Hare, Alfred Alexander Gordon Clark proffers a quintessential British country house mystery that unfolds with the precision of a well-played game of chess. Set against the timeless backdrop of the English countryside, Clark's narrative is rich with period detail and sharp dialogue that propels the intricate, tightly plotted story. With a keen observation of social mores and the English class system of its era, the book is both an engrossing whodunit and a subtle critique, encapsulated in a literary style that is as much about sardonic wit as it is about suspense. Clark's legacy in the realm of detective fiction is evident...
Tenant for Death
Alfred Alexander Gordon Clark's 'Tenant for Death' is a masterfully crafted work that stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the classic detective novel. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, Clark weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense with a keen eye for detail and a distinctive narrative voice, indicative of the Golden Age of detective fiction. The book's eloquent prose and intricate plotting attest to Clark's ability as a storyteller to delve into the complexities of human nature and societal norms. It is a work that resonates with the affinities of its literary cohort, providing a comprehensive experience of detection alongside a rich psychological exploration...
Hertfordshire Soldiers of The Great War
In Hertfordshire Soldiers of The First World War the authors explore a series of individual case studies of Hertfordshire men who served in various theaters during the First World War, all of which had been uncovered as part of the Herts At War community project. This unique collection of largely unknown accounts includes stories from the Western Front, Gallipoli, Salonika, Mesopotamia, East Africa, Egypt and even Russia in the fight against the Bolsheviks in 1919. The Herts At War team uncovered many letters and objects in the course of their research, including men who were Victoria Cross winners to those whose courage or bravery went unrecognized, as well as stoicism on the Home Front. On...
An American Saga
Andrew Taylor (1730-1787) married Elizabeth Wilson in about 1763. Afyer shie died, he married her sister, Ann Wilson, in about 1769 in Virginia. He died in Tennessee. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Tennessee.
Berlin Alexanderplatz
Alfred Döblin (1878-1957) studied medicine in Berlin and specialized in the treatment of nervous diseases. Along with his experiences as a psychiatrist in the workers' quarter of Berlin, his writing was inspired by the work of Holderlin, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche and was first published in the literary magazine, Der Sturm. Associated with the Expressionist literary movement in Germany, he is now recognized as on of the most important modern European novelists. Berlin Alexanderplatz is one of the masterpieces of modern European literature and the first German novel to adopt the technique of James Joyce. It tells the story of Franz Biberkopf, who, on being released from prison, is confronted with the poverty, unemployment, crime and burgeoning Nazism of 1920s Germany. As Franz struggles to survive in this world, fate teases him with a little pleasure before cruelly turning on him. Foreword by Alexander Stephan Translated by Eugene Jolas>
Just for You, Book 2
A series of books that meet the challenge of providing students with fun music that makes practicing enjoyable as well as being entertaining for the listener. Three volumes of lyrical waltzes, romantic ballads, lively rags and swinging jazz pieces spanning elementary through intermediate grades.
