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V. 12 contains: The Archer...Christmas, 1877.
Jenny Miller, a school teacher, living in the industrial midlands of England, travels to a remote island off the coast of Maine, to learn about her father, who has recently died. Jenny's father abandoned her and her mother when she was eight years old. Now she learns from a Boston lawyer of property that he owned. She finds mystery in the way he died. The islanders are strange and withdrawn, and, as her father's daughter she finds that she is ostracized by them. With the help of two new found friends, the island policeman and the vicar of the local church, she unravels a terrible tale and learns the secret that shadows the life of the islanders. Her discoveries lead to the question, was her father evil or innocent? The story ends in a climax which cleanses the horror that has gripped the island people, and vindication is found for Jenny in the promise of a new life and new love.
Early on the morning of 7 December 1941, 360 Japanese carrier-borne aircraft made a surprise attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, and laid waste to the American Far East Fleet. They sank four battleships, crippled three cruisers and three destroyers, and seriously damaged two other battleships. One hundred and sixty-four planes were destroyed and 2,403 servicemen and civilians were killed. All for the loss of twenty-nine Japanese aircraft and fifty-five men. Two days later, the British battleships Prince of Wales and Repulse, were sunk by Japanese torpedo bombers as they raced north to intercept an enemy invasion force heading for Malaya. In these two bold forays, the Japanese had su...
The novel Metapeople 2044 by Robert Franklin is a 380-page sequel to George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 that has been reincarnated into the 21st century, but more bizarrely and extraordinarily. The book is gaining ground amongst readers alike who have found this novel somewhat thrilling and exciting. When we all thought 1984 and its predictions were out of the way since we entered the new millennial era - well, think again, because Metapeople 2044 brings all the highlights to the fore giving you the details and secrets of Big Brother in a more refined manner. When reading Metapeople 2044 you participate in the world of Big Brother and not just grasp the knowledge by reading it. The charact...
Reprint of the original, first published in 1873.
"A Quarter-Back's Pluck" by Lester Chadwick is an inspiring and engaging novel that follows the journey of a young and determined quarter-back as he faces challenges both on and off the football field. The story revolves around the protagonist, a talented and hardworking high school quarter-back, who dreams of leading his team to victory in the upcoming football season. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including tough opponents, injuries, and personal setbacks, he demonstrates remarkable courage and resilience in his pursuit of success. As the protagonist navigates the pressures of being a student-athlete, readers are given a glimpse into his daily life and the rigorous training required t...