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Take a step back in time to the 1930s in this semi-autobiographical series that chronicles the daily life of an upper-class lady. Presented as diary entries, this delightful volume delves into English countryside life and a provincial lady's many mishaps.In the depths of Devon, England, a disaster-prone, upper-class lady lives with her uncommunicative husband, their young children, a French nanny, the cook and a number of household servants. But this picture of perfect 1930s family life isn't all that it seems. Their grand house is never heated, the provincial lady is never dressed in the proper attire and she's rarely ever seen the latest show. In her self-depricating diary entries, the she records her domestic disasters and embarrassing misadventures. The four novels collected in this wonderful volumes are charming, witty, immensely honest, and sure to make you laugh.This beautiful volume includes all of the books in The Provincial Lady Series:- Diary of a Provincial Lady- The Provincial Lady Goes Further- The Provincial Lady in America- The Provincial Lady in WartimeRead & Co. Classics is proud to have republished The Provincial Lady Series in this wonderful new collection, complete with a specially-commissioned author biography. A must-read for collectors of E.M Dalafield's work and fans of epistolory novels.

Composed after his release from the titular prison whilst he was in exile in Berneval-le-Grand, this poem deals with the hanging at Reading Goal of Charles Thomas Wooldridge, a 30-year-old man who was imprisoned for cutting his wife's throat. Within the poem, Wilde narrates the execution in full and explores the brutal nature of the punishment t...

This book contains a brand-new collection of some of Wilde's best poetry, including the titular "My Voice". A fantastic collection of poetry by one of the nineteenth century's most notable poets.

In the late 1830s, high taxes and unwelcomed toll hikes in Wales led to an outbreak of riots as men, often disguised as women, rose up and destroyed toll gates. First published in 1880, ¿The Rebecca Rioter¿ tells the story of a working class man named Evan Williams who joins the riots due to his dissatisfaction with society and the rift between poor and rich, only to find that the ensuing violence would lead to serious consequences for him and the woman he loved. Elizabeth Amy Dillwyn (1845¿1935) was a businesswoman, social benefactor, and novelist famous for being among Britain's first female industrialists. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Jill and Jack¿ (1887), ¿A Burglary ¿ (1883), and ¿Chloe Arguelle¿ (1881). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Originally published in 1906, ¿Queen of the Rushes¿ is a novel by Allen Raine that centres around the lives of two orphans, Gwenifer and Gildas, who lose their parents when a boat they are travelling on sinks. Left dumb by the tragic incident, Gwenifer becomes besotted with Gildas, who in turn falls for the granddaughter of one of the tenants of his inherited farm. Raine's eighth novel, ¿Queen of the Rushes¿ is generally hailed as her best work. Anne Adalisa Beynon Puddicombe (1836¿1908), also known under her pen name Allen Raine, was a Welsh best-selling writer whose novels had sold over two million copies by 1912. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Hearts of Wales¿ (1905) and ¿Neither Storehouse nor Barn¿ (1908). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with an introductory biography by Daniel Lleufer Thomas.

Following her mother's death and her father's involvement with a gold-digger, aristocrat Jill decides to don the apparel of a lowly maid and travels to London seeking new adventure. Once there, she enters the employ of a mistress with whom she becomes increasingly close. Based on the author's own romantic attachment to another women, ¿Jill¿ is a poignant tale of feminism and homosexual desire not to be missed by those with an interest in early feminist and gay literature. Elizabeth Amy Dillwyn (1845¿1935) was a businesswoman, social benefactor, and novelist famous for being among Britain's first female industrialists. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Jill and Jack¿ (1887), ¿The Rebecca Rioter¿ (1880), and ¿Chloe Arguelle¿ (1881). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

¿Anyhow Stories - Moral and Otherwise¿ is an 1882 collection of children's poems and short stories written by Lucy Clifford and beautifully illustrated by Dorothy Tennant. A timeless collection of classic children's stories that would make for perfect bedtime reading and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Clifford's delightful work. Contents include: ¿The Cobbler's Children¿, ¿The New Mother¿, ¿Round the Rabbit Holes¿, ¿The Three Little Ragamuffins¿, ¿From Outside the World¿, ¿The Paper Ship¿, ¿The Baby's Legs¿, ¿The Imitation Fish¿, ¿Buttercup Queen¿, ¿The Beautiful Lady¿, ¿The Story of Willie and Fancy¿, ¿In the Porch¿, and ¿Lullaby¿. Lucy Clifford (1846¿1929) Clifford, also known as Mrs. W. K. Clifford, was an English journalist, novelist, and wife of notable philosopher and mathematician William Kingdon Clifford. Other works by this author include: ¿Mrs. Keith's Crime¿ (1885) and ¿Aunt Anne¿ (1892). Read & Co. Children's is proudly republishing this classic collection of children's short stories now complete with a short story from ¿Very Short Stories and Verses for Children¿ (1886).

¿All in a Month and Other Stories¿ is a fantastic collection of short stories written by popular author Allen Raine, a Welsh author who has laid forgotten for many years. They include: ¿All in a Month¿, ¿'Flow On, Thou Shining River'¿, ¿A Life's Chase¿, ¿'In the Rush of the River'¿, ¿Was it the Wind?¿, ¿A Dream at Seä, ¿A Step in the Dark!¿, ¿Home, Sweet Home¿, ¿Betti Wyn's Christmas¿, etc. Anne Adalisa Beynon Puddicombe (1836¿1908), also known under the pen name Allen Raine, was a Welsh best-selling novelist whose novels had sold over two million copies by 1912. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Hearts of Wales¿ (1905), ¿Queen of the Rushes¿ (1906), and ¿Neither Storehouse nor Barn¿ (1908). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with an introductory biography by Daniel Lleufer Thomas.

¿A Burglary - or, Unconscious Influence¿ is an 1883 novel by Elizabeth Amy Dillwyn. A classic Victorian comedy of manners, the story revolves around the burglary of heiress Ethel Carton while she's visiting the welsh town of Llwyn-yr-Allt, the blame for which is unjustly laid on a local poacher. The true culprit, however, is someone much closer to home. An enjoyable tale full of charming rural depictions, gripping melodrama, and social comedy that will appeal to fans of Victorian literature. Elizabeth Amy Dillwyn (1845¿1935) was a businesswoman, social benefactor, and novelist famous for being among Britain's first female industrialists. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Jill and Jack¿ (1887), ¿The Rebecca Rioter¿ (1880), and ¿Chloe Arguelle¿ (1881). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.