Bøker av Margaret Gumble

Civilians had no weapons to fight the enemy, but they had heart, courage, and determination. Although they saw none of the atrocities servicemen faced, they witnessed death and appalling carnage. This account salutes the extraordinary courage of the fire services, who wept as they searched for survivors among the dead and dying. The voluntary services comforted those with nothing left but their lives. This novel looks not at the glory and courage of the annually honoured Military personnel, festooned with medals and the laying of Remembrance Day poppies. It engages with the unsung heroes, who served, suffered, bled, and died due to fanatical world leaders for whom there is no cenotaph or memorial. The war tore apart the Pearl family and emotionally impacted them for many years. The story evolves when two orphaned siblings arrive at the home of their Grandmother

This novel starts in the late 17 hundred's; it follows the lives of one barge family. Bill Verne rules his boys in the manner of the time with a horsewhip. One night he is taken by a press gang. His wife, Flo, is strong-willed, determined to keep her children and the business safe. She makes a bold decision to run the business herself. There are many dangers ahead for the female barge operator. Her children don't make life easy for her as they grow.

John Verne and his sister Molly grew up in the confines of a barge, but their upbringing was definitely not the same. Their Mother, Martha, gave all her heart to her husband, Joe and held little affection for her children. When she attempted to dominate and control John, he retaliated with a burning contempt. John became openly sexually active at ten years old. When Ainsley got into John's bed, John discovered a side of life that didn't include women. Their affair lasted beyond childhood. John grew into a highly intelligent, strong-minded man. He travelled the globe with a dream to build an exclusive place where homosexuals could be themselves away from belligerent eyes. Using his acquired wealth, PARADISE VALLEY was born.

Ruth has lived a life no one would envy. Abuse at the hands of those who should have cherished her. Horrific acts of violence lead to her life spiralling out of control and on a path of self destruction. Forced by circumstances and trapped by the most sadistic man in London. She discovers by chance her daughter is being used to make porn films and dashes to save her. The consequences are horrific. Ruth reaps murderous revenge.

Set against the backdrop of the aftermath of World War I.'Molly Verne has a dogged determination and a steadfast desire to have a life beyond her mother's unrelenting criticisms and the harsh reality of a world filled with brutality, lies, deception and crushing poverty. Molly and countless others of a 'lesser class' are nothing more than prey to deviants who roam society in search of their next victim. Molly protects her young brother from parental abuse and finds the courage to change her and John's life for the better.

Annie Verne, a widow, is left with six children to support the family's only income from her late husband's barge business. The barge is fraudulently claimed by Annie's cousin, who almost leaves them destitute and homeless. Her eldest daughter Sally takes on the family's role as provider and mainstay by operating the barge in a male-dominated business. No one expected a slip of a girl to run the business herself. When it became evident this was her intention. Sally faced; threats, vile insults, and harassment. Thirteen-year-old Sally is made of sterner stuff and leaves them in doubt that she's there to stay.

Carla's lower leg had to be amputated due to an accident. Her dreams of being a prima ballerina crashed; all she had to cling to was the love of her ambitious dancing partner, Eric. Carla's misery was compounded when Eric announced he had no use for a cripple and walked out of her life. Although fitted with a prosthetic limb, Carla is determined to return to the spotlight again.

Hordes of children abandoned or separated from their families lived in the forests. Some of these "wolf children" survived, wandering from one town to the next. Germany's many orphans and displaced children battled to survive. This novel follows a group of four German youngsters and shows how the Soviet occupation shaped their personalities. These children overcame horrors no child should endure.

This book provides compressive information to anyone interested in learning the art of witchcraft, with full instructions on various methods of visualisation, meditation and relaxation. Incorporated are a selection of simple spells to enable the reader to test their progress. The contents disclose compressive information about the art of witchcraft. An invaluable aid to a novice who is searching for information on a particular tradition to follow

This book provides compressive information to anyone interested in learning the art of witchcraft. With full instructions on various methods of visualisation, meditation and relaxation. Incorporated are a selection of simple spells to enable the reader to test their progress. The contents disclose compressive information about the art of witchcraft. An invaluable aid to a novice who is searching for information on a particular tradition to follow.

A collection of individual stories depicting experiences with souls gone before, assisting others on their journey and others helping to save loved ones in times of great need