The early twentieth century English novelist William John Locke has suffered neglect in recent rimes, though in his day he was a bestselling author on both sides of the Atlantic. He published a long series of novels noted for their charmingly written romances, which went on to be adapted for the stage and silver screen. Locke’s books are noted for their enticing social dramas, well-drawn characters and polished prose. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Locke’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Locke’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major texts * All 32 novels, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including ‘The Shorn Lamb’ and ‘Moordius & Co.’ * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare story collections available in no other collection * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the stories you want to read * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The Novels At the Gate of Samaria (1894) The Demagogue and Lady Phayre (1895) Some Women and a Man (1896) Derelicts (1897) The White Dove (1900) The Usurper (1901) Where Love is (1903) The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne (1905) The Belovéd Vagabond (1906) Septimus (1909) Viviette (1910) Simon the Jester (1910) The Glory of Clementina Wing (1911) Idols (1911) Stella Maris (1913) The Fortunate Youth (1914) Jaffery (1915) The Wonderful Year (1916) The Red Planet (1917) The Rough Road (1918) The Mountebank (1920) The House of Baltazar (1920) The Tale of Triona (1922) Moordius & Co. (1923) The Coming of Amos (1924) The Great Pandolfo (1925) The Old Bridge (1926) The Kingdom of Theophilus (1927) Joshua’s Vision (1928) Ancestor Jorico (1929) The Town of Tombarel (1930) The Shorn Lamb (1930) The Shorter Fiction A Christmas Mystery (1910) The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol (1912) Far-Away Stories (1916) Stories Near and Far (1926) The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order
The early twentieth century English novelist William John Locke has suffered neglect in recent rimes, though in his day he was a bestselling author on both sides of the Atlantic. He published a long series of novels noted for their charmingly written romances, which went on to be adapted for the stage and silver screen. Locke’s books are noted for their enticing social dramas, well-drawn characters and polished prose. This eBook presents Locke’s collected (almost complete) works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) Please note: due to US copyright restrictions, two novels (‘Ancestor Jorico’ and ‘The Shorn Lamb’) cannot appear in this edition. When new works enter the public domain, they will be added to the collection as a free update. * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Locke’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major texts * All 30 novels in the US public domain, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including ‘Moordius & Co.’ * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare story collections available in no other collection * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the stories you want to read * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The Novels At the Gate of Samaria (1894) The Demagogue and Lady Phayre (1895) Some Women and a Man (1896) Derelicts (1897) The White Dove (1900) The Usurper (1901) Where Love is (1903) The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne (1905) The Belovéd Vagabond (1906) Septimus (1909) Viviette (1910) Simon the Jester (1910) The Glory of Clementina Wing (1911) Idols (1911) Stella Maris (1913) The Fortunate Youth (1914) Jaffery (1915) The Wonderful Year (1916) The Red Planet (1917) The Rough Road (1918) The Mountebank (1920) The House of Baltazar (1920) The Tale of Triona (1922) Moordius & Co. (1923) The Coming of Amos (1924) The Great Pandolfo (1925) The Old Bridge (1926) The Kingdom of Theophilus (1927) Joshua’s Vision (1928) The Town of Tombarel (1930) The Shorter Fiction A Christmas Mystery (1910) The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol (1912) Far-Away Stories (1916) Stories Near and Far (1926) The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order
The Rough Road" by William John Locke. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
William John Locke (1863-1930) was a novelist, short story writer, and playwright. Educated in Trinidad and at Cambridge, he entered on a career as a teacher in 1890, but disliked it; in 1897 he became secretary of the Royal Institute of British Architects, a post he held for a decade. In 1894 he published his first novel, At the Gate of Samaria (1894), but he did not achieve real success for another decade, with The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne (1905) and The Beloved Vagabond (1906). Chambers Biographical Dictionary wrote of his "long series of novels and plays which with their charmingly written sentimental themes had such a success during his life in both Britain and America... His plays, some of which were dramatized versions of his novels, were all produced with success on the London Stage." Amongst his other works are Septimus (1909), Simon the Jester (1910), Viviette (1916), A Christmas Mystery: The Story of Three Wise Men (1910), The Fortunate Youth (1914), Jaffery (1915) and The Mountebank (1921).
William J. Locke "The Demagogue and Lady Phayre" is a gripping narrative about politics, cultural expectations, and love intrigue. The novel takes place in a universe where the demagogue, a charismatic and powerful political figure, meets Lady Phayre, an aristocrat. As the demagogue's reputation grows, Lady Phayre becomes attracted to him, leading in a complex interplay of power, passion, and social expectations. The novel effectively explores the complexities of social status, politics, and human relationships. Locke creates a novel that delves into the inner workings of the characters' minds, offering readers insight into the challenges and dilemmas they face. The drama unfolds against the backdrop of political upheaval and societal expectations, with a mix of tension, romance, and a sophisticated examination of human nature. "The Demagogue and Lady Phayre" is written in Locke's unique manner and captivates readers with its deep character development and thought-provoking subjects. The novel urges readers to consider the complexities of human conduct and the decisions they make in the face of societal and personal constraints.
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