There is a God after all. That was the immense conviction that faced him as he heard, slowly, softly, the leaves, the twigs, settle themselves after that first horrid crash which the clumsy body had made. Olva Dune stood for an instant straight and s

There is a God after all. That was the immense conviction that faced him as he heard, slowly, softly, the leaves, the twigs, settle themselves after that first horrid crash which the clumsy body had made. Olva Dune stood for an instant straight and s

Hugh Seymour Walpole (March 13, 1884 - June 1, 1941), was an English novelist

Hugh Seymour Walpole (March 13, 1884 - June 1, 1941), was an English novelist

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Adam Brandon was born at Little Empton in Kent in 1839. He was educated at the King's School, Canterbury, and at Pembroke College, Cambridge. Ordained in 1863, he was first curate at St. Martin's, Portsmouth, then Chaplain to the Bishop of Worcester; in the year 1875 he accepted the living of Pomfret in Wiltshire and was there for twelve years. It was in 1887 that he came to our town; he was first Canon and afterwards Archdeacon....

This novel is set on the Polish Front during the First World War, and follows an Englishman working for the Red Cross on the Russian side. An enthusiastic observer of human nature, he is profusely empathetic and analytical, and becomes enthralled by the complex relationships of his fellow medics. The chapters of this book are: Spring in the Train, The School-House, The Invisible Battle, Nikitin, First Move to the Enemy, The Retreat, One Night, The Lovers, Marie Ivanova, The Forest, Four?, and The Door Closes Behind Them. Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole (1884 1941) was English novelist who was born...

This antiquarian volume contains the narrative of a year in the life of a content, normal but extremely imaginative boy growing up with his two siblings and his dog, Hamlet, in Colchester-by-the-sea, Cornwall. It is a heart-warming and humorous tale written with an affection and insight that is indicative of its autobiographical nature. 'Jeremy' is a lovely text worthy of a place on any bookshelf, and one not to be missed by fans and collectors of Walpole's work. The chapters of this book include: The Birthday, The Family Dog, Christmas Pantomime, Miss Jones, The Sea-Captain, Family Pride,...

This vintage book contains Hugh Walpole's 1924 novel, "The Old Ladies." This book was written whilst Walpole was staying with his parents in Switzerland. It was begun without much prior thought, and served as a welcome break from another book he had been writing by which he had been utterly absorbed. Inspired by a peculiar old lady encountered by Walpole in Switzerland, this sinister and engrossing tale will appeal to fans of eerie literature, and will be of special interest to collectors of Walpole's masterful work. The chapters of this book include: Mrs. Amorest Pays a Visit, Evening in the...

This volume contains Hugh Walpole s 1932 novel, "The Fortress." Judith Paris comes back to her home, looking to end the long-standing feud between two different sides of the Herries family. Walter, however, makes sure that all of Jennifer s plans fail and starts construction of a mighty fortress - a gargantuan house that will cast a shadow over her land. This book would make for a worthy addition to any collection, and it is not to be missed by fans of Walpole s seminal work. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are...