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The fictional small English country town of Roxton boasts two doctors. This tale focuses on the struggles of their wives: Katherine and the "good" Dr. James Murchison and Betty and the "bad" Dr. Parker Steele. But, of course, no one is all good or all bad and there are hurdles to overcome, in this case in the form of alcoholism. The cost of the war between the two women is greater than either woman imagined. Deeping draws on his experiences as the son of a doctor in portraying some of the less pleasant facts of physiological reality, maybe more than in many other fictional works in this ...

Fox Farm is Warwick Deeping’s eloquent story of the challenges, dynamics, and fate of a family with a farm in England. It would have been more interesting if they were farming foxes but unfortunately that is merely the name of the farm. - Summary by A. Gramour

Captain Stephen Sorrell returns from the First World War decorated with the Military Cross but unnerved by the conflict. His mercenary wife has deserted him for 'one of the fellows who stayed behind' and left him responsible for their son, Christopher. A promised position in an antique shop fails to materialise, and Sorrell faces poverty. Despite losing status, he takes a job as a hotel porter, cleaning shoes and carrying luggage. Thus begins the long climb to financial security.

In the quaint English country town of Roxton, two doctors lives are intricately woven with the struggles of their wives. Katherine, married to the good Dr. James Murchison, and Betty, tied to the bad Dr. Parker Steele, find themselves in a heart-wrenching battle against addiction and personal demons. As their rivalry escalates, the true cost of this war reveals itself in ways neither woman could have anticipated. Drawing on his own upbringing as the son of a doctor, Deeping presents a poignant exploration of the complexities of human nature, where morality exists in shades of gray. This ...

It is the last quarter of the eighteenth century and a young woman discovers the body of her murdered father. In her grief, she tries to make sense of why this sweet man, beloved by all, was struck down and, unlike her mother, is unable to put the incident behind her and return to society. Her lack of interest in romance, the theater and parties convinces her mother and a family friend that Barbara is sinking into madness. But Barbara is determined to uncover her father's murderer at any cost. Could the perpetrator have been her childhood friend, a man for whom her feelings are confused? And is Barbara really mad, or does the madness belong to another?

Dive into the enchanting world of Uther and Igraine, a masterfully crafted tale that explores the lives of Igraine and Uther Pendragon long before the legendary rise of King Arthur. Experience their struggles, passions, and the intricate dynamics that shaped their fates. (Summary by A. Gramour)

Set in the final quarter of the eighteenth century, Mad Barbara follows the story of a young woman grappling with her fathers brutal murder. Driven by grief and a burning need for justice, Barbara shuns society and its distractions, dedicating herself to unmasking her fathers killer. Is it possible that the murderer is a childhood friend, a man who stirs complicated emotions within her? As Barbaras obsession grows, her mother and family friend fear for her sanity. But is Barbara the one losing her mind? Or is the real madness lurking elsewhere? Previously published as These White Hands, this ...