In this fascinating book, Reid examines Robert Louis Stevenson's writings in the context of late-Victorian evolutionist thought, arguing that an interest in 'primitive' culture is at the heart of his work. She investigates a wide range of Stevenson's writing, including Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Treasure Island, offering a new way of understanding the relationship between his Scottish and South Seas work. Reid's close attention to Stevenson's engagement with anthropological and psychological debate also illuminates the intersections between literature and science at the fin de siecle, and...

Divorced. Beheaded. Died. Divorced. Beheaded. Survived. These labels tend to define the lives of the six wives of haughty King Henry VIII, ruler of Tudor England. The memorable king often overshadows these six characters, their stories fading away behind the era's history and influence. But what happens when you look past their brands and unveil the true lives of these six women? In this collection of short historical fiction, delve into the minds and lives of royal women fighting to maintain their regal composure amidst illness, adultery, and even murder. Follow their stories and watch as...