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Handsome, wealthy, and a veteran of service in India, Captain Edward Ashburnham appears to be the ideal "good soldier" and the embodiment of English upper-class virtues. But for his creator, Ford Madox Ford, he also represents the corruption at society's core. Beneath Ashburnham's charming, polished exterior lurks a soul well-versed in the arts of deception, hypocrisy, and betrayal.

In this enchanting tale, the innocent and sheltered Queen Eldrida discovers the magic of flight with the help of her friend, a wise bat. Embarking on aerial adventures, she encounters a host of new friends and adversaries, ultimately learning the true joy of serving her community. Join her as she soars through a world of wonder and self-discovery. (Summary by Scarbo)

In this enchanting tale, the determined Princess Ernalie finds herself swept away from her kingdom by a majestic eagle, only to discover she cannot return due to treacherous terrain. Embracing her new life with the dethroned former king and queen, she uncovers a magical feather from the eagles tail that grants her the extraordinary power of invisibility. As she grows closer to the king and queens son, Treblo, love inspires her to embark on a daring journey to the moon to save his life. Along the way, she encounters the Man in the Moon, the Fates, and the goddess Diana, each adding to the ...

Ford Madox Ford's Parade's End tetralogy, written in the aftermath of World War I, was originally published in four parts in the 1920s: Some Do Not…; No More Parades; A Man Could Stand Up —; and Last Post. Highlighting the tension between traditional values and a rapidly changing social order in a world embroiled in war, the story details Tietjens' turmoils in both his personal life and on the warfront—and what follows when some of those struggles become one and the same.

This diverse, wide-ranging anthology features readings of 10 of the greatest books in the English language, taken from the BBC's Book at Bedtime and performed by a stellar cast of narrators. Here are nearly 27 hours of sensational stories, from iconic romances and humorous travelogues to pioneering Modernist masterpieces and compelling explorations of the human heart. Comprising much-loved favourites as well as neglected classics, this genre-spanning selection has something for everyone.

The Dowells, a wealthy American couple, have been close friends with the Ashburnhams for years. Edward Ashburnham, a first-rate soldier, seems to be the perfect English gentleman and Leonora his perfect wife, but beneath the surface their marriage seethes with unhappiness and deception. Our only window on the strange tangle of events surrounding Edward is provided by John Dowell, the husband he deceives. Gradually Dowell unfolds a devastating story, in which everyone's honesty is in doubt.

The Good Soldier is a story about the complex social and sexual relationships between two couples - one English, one American - and the growing awareness of American narrator John Dowell of the intrigues and passions behind their orderly Edwardian façade. It is Dowell’s attitude - his puzzlement, uncertainty, and the seemingly haphazard manner of his narration - that makes the book so powerful and mysterious. In Ford’s brilliantly woven tale, nothing is quite what it seems.

Last Post is the fourth and final installment of Ford Madox Ford's Parade's End tetralogy, a work that Ford hoped would contribute to the obviating of all future wars. The story follows Christopher Tietjens, a wealthy British landowner and the last British Tory; his wife, Sylvia; and his mistress, Valentine Wannop.

Major BBC adaptations of Ford Madox Ford’s two most famous works, with stellar casts including Tom Goodman-Hill, Ruth Gemmell, Kyle Soller and Mark Bonnar A forgotten great of British fiction, Ford Madox Ford wrote over 80 books, founded two trailblazing literary journals and was a friend and...

The Parade's End tetralogy privileges not the conflict of World War I itself, but the impact the war had on its participants and upon society writ large. It is often referred to as one of the greatest 20th century novels, and one of the best depictions of war in literature.

The Fifth Queen is Ford Maddox Ford’s masterful trilogy of historical fiction centered on Katharine Howard, a young girl of a proud, noble, and impoverished family who catches the jaded eye of Henry VIII and becomes his controversial fifth Queen.

These iconic works explore the depths of human suffering, identity, and transformation, showcasing some of the most profound voices of the 20th century. From the haunting reflections on war in All Quiet on the Western Front and A Farewell to Arms to the poetic expression of inner conflict in the works of Owen, Rosenberg, and Brooke, this collection provides a window into the world of writers who grappled with the aftermath of trauma and the search for meaning.

Join Major Edward Brent Foster as he embarks on a weekend getaway to his aunt and uncles countryside home, accompanied by his fiancée, Olympia Peabody, his theatrical friend Flossie Delamare, and the intriguing novelist Juliana Kerr Howe, with whom he shares a complicated past. Things get even more complicated when they all converge at the residence of Lady Mary Savylle, the majors former love. To add to the chaos, a secret panel that connects the guests’ rooms threatens to spark jealousy and scandal. Can the major navigate the minefield of emotions, or will the clever maid Nancy be the one...

Igennem ni år har det amerikanske ægtepar John og Florence tilbragt deres somre på et mondænt kursted i den tyske by Nauheim. Det samme er tilfældet for det engelske par Edward og Leonora. Et venskab er spiret frem mellem ægteparrene i en verden styret af etikette og pli. Ren idyl, tilsyneladende, men krusninger begynder snart at vise sig på den ellers så verdslige overflade.

Two couples, two marriages; both seemingly perfect, both falling apart. Beneath the surface gentility of the American John Dowell with his wife Florence and the landed grace of Edward and Leonora lie fictions and deceit. There are secret desires, hidden power-games, suicides and madness. Everyone is hiding something; even the narrator can’t be trusted. Brilliantly inventive, tragic and ironic, The Good Soldier is one of the great novels of the 20th century.

The tragic story of two couples, one American and one English, traveling together through Europe for an extended amount of time told by a seemingly unreliable narrator John Dowell.

Dive into the life and works of Joseph Conrad, a Polish-British writer who, despite not speaking English fluently until his twenties, came to be considered one of the greatest novelists in the English language. Known for his masterful prose and unique perspective, Conrads stories often portrayed the human spirits struggles against a seemingly indifferent universe. His tales, many set at sea, were inspired by his own seafaring experiences. This memoir, penned by Conrads collaborator and friend Ford Madox Ford, provides intimate insights into Conrads life and works. Ford, himself a significant ...

The Nature of a Crime is a haunting literary collaboration between Joseph Conrad and Ford Madox Ford, exploring the dark undercurrents of human morality and the elusive boundaries between crime and conscience. Told through a series of deeply personal letters, the narrative reveals a man on the verge of emotional and ethical collapse as he reflects on a hidden past, his relationship with a mysterious woman, and the consequences of his actions.

The Inheritors is a unique sci-fi novel where beings from the Fourth Dimension infiltrate Earth, exploiting human greed and corruption to take control. As society falls under their influence, one journalist tries to uncover the truth before it's too late.

Romance is a thrilling tale of betrayal, adventure, and love, set in the Caribbean during an age of smugglers and revolutionaries. When young John Kemp is drawn into a world of piracy and intrigue, he must navigate danger, deception, and unexpected romance. A gripping novel of passion and peril by two literary greats.