E. F. Benson was born at Wellington College in Berkshire, where his father, who later went on to become the Archbishop of Canterbury, was the first He...
Nine original and, yes, unlikely fairy-tales, which include stories of the arithmetic fairy, the king who became a charming villa-residence and the dr...
One of the so-called "Chronicles of Carlingford", of which there were two short stories and five novels written from 1861 to 1876 by Margaret Oliphant...
Theo is a charming and heartwarming tale of young love and courtship set amidst the vibrant social life of a bygone era. The story follows the blossom...
This enchanting tale, penned in the mid-19th century, follows the journey of Violet, a young girl who finds herself drawn into a world of wonder and m...
Herbert Jenkins's *Bindle* series follows the escapades of Mr. Joseph Bindle, a lovable and mischievous Cockney working-class character. These stories...
A collection of charming and imaginative poems for children, written by the renowned Irish poet William Allingham. These verses, written for his own c...
Aunt Judy's Tales is a collection of six enchanting short stories written by Margaret Gatty, a renowned Victorian author. These stories are narrated b...
This book, part of Ransome's 'Nature Books For Children' series, is a delightful and informative guide to the wonders of the natural world found in a...
This book is a collection of humorous stories about animals, particularly a goat named Jagg and a creature named Little Upsidaisi, who exhibit unusual...
April's Lady is a captivating Victorian romance set in England. Joyce, the central character, finds herself the object of affection from two distinct...
This collection of short stories follows the escapades of Aristide Pujol, a charming yet irresponsible Frenchman, as he navigates life in England and...
Escape to the quaint town of Harpeth Valley, Tennessee, in the early 1900s, where the bonds of community and the warmth of intergenerational relations...
Diggeldy Dan is an imaginative and whimsical story about a special clown who lives in a circus called Spangleland. Dan has the ability to see the magi...
Soap Bubble Stories is a collection of enchanting and imaginative tales for children of all ages. These stories are as varied and beautiful as the soa...
This collection of short stories, penned by an anonymous author, presents charming glimpses into English life during the early 19th century. The narra...