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Mrs. Hudson is possibly the most famous landlady in literature. Presiding over the comings and goings at 221B Baker Street, she saw many clients, villains and Baker Street Irregulars during the tenancy of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. This series of columns, thoughts, recipes and memoirs are from a long-running column in the Sherlockian journal Canadian Holmes. In it the author, Wendy Heyman-Marsaw, puts herself in Mrs. Hudson's shoes, up and down the 17 steps, and recounts not only the time and era but the food, dining and eating habits of Victorian England. This book explores the meals Mrs. Hudson would have prepared and served her two famous lodgers, what food they would have had while on rail journeys or eaten at hotels around London or inns around England. You will also learn about Mrs. Hudson herself, her husband and even her views towards women's roles and rights in Victorian times. With many illustrations from the Strand Magazine, readers will get a rare peek inside Victorian life.
Alice Calhoun Haines' novel, 'The Luck of the Dudley Grahams. As Related in Extracts from Elizabeth Graham's Diary,' is a captivating tale that explores themes of family, fate, and fortune. Written in a charming Victorian style, the book is presented as excerpts from Elizabeth Graham's diary, providing intimate insights into the lives of the Dudley Grahams. The narrative weaves together love, tragedy, and unexpected twists, keeping readers engrossed till the last page. Haines' delicate prose and attention to detail create a vivid picture of 19th-century society, making the novel a delightful read for fans of historical fiction.Alice Calhoun Haines, known for her intricate storytelling and period accuracy, draws inspiration from her own family history to craft this compelling novel. With a background in literature and a passion for genealogy, Haines brings a unique perspective to her writing, infusing her characters with depth and authenticity. Her deep connection to the time period shines through in 'The Luck of the Dudley Grahams,' adding richness and complexity to the narrative.For readers seeking a beautifully crafted historical novel that transports them to a bygone era, 'The Luck of the Dudley Grahams' is a must-read. Haines' masterful storytelling and vivid characters make this book a captivating and memorable addition to the genre, appealing to aficionados of historical fiction and family sagas alike.
"Here is the journal which ultimately proved the motive force for The Magnificent Obsession, the journal as it was set down by Doctor Hudson himself. One feels that he must have been a real person (or that at any rate, in his fictional being he represented the personification of someone’s experience and thought). Here we learn whence came the power—the inner strength through which he built spiritual, physical and worldly success. Here we trace the various experiments which proved his own theory. And here too we follow his opinion on a world facing much of what our world is facing today. This gives the book not only the customary hypodermic that Doctor Douglas so ably administers, but a timeliness that is not to be ignored. There is no one writing today who can put more punch into a sermon—without making one conscious it is a sermon." —Kirkus Review Lloyd C. Douglas was an American minister and author born in Indiana in 1877. He was married and had two children. He did not write his first novel until the age of 50 but was considered to be one of the most popular writers of his time. His works usually had a moral and religious tone. Two of his best known works were The Robe and The Big Fisherman, which were made into major motion pictures. The Robe, written in 1942, sold over two million copies in hardcover alone. It held the number one position on the New York Times Best Seller list for over a year and remained on the list for an additional two years. The film version of The Robe hit the screen in 1953 and starred Richard Burton.
Harriet Rose, 26, is an American photographer just winning recognition for her work. A travel fellowship brings her to visit her best friend and former roommate, Anne Gordon, in Switzerland. In an ongoing letter to her boyfriend, Harriet reports on strange developments in Anne's life, most notably her affair with a much older married man, which seems to be leading to a disastrous conclusion. Before she can rescue Anne, events take a series of unexpected turns, and Harriet must reexamine her own life and past, and come to terms with the difficulties and possibilities of human relationships. Already excerpted in The New Yorker, Katharine Weber's witty first novel of attraction and deception, a tale with the sensibility of a Margaret Atwood, pulses with cultural references and word games that echo Nabokov.