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Mary, a humble servant girl, is whisked out of drudgery, to the stately rooms of an aristocratic mansion and thrown into the middle of a conspiracy. She has to learn to pass as a young lady, or go back scrubbing floors… or worse. In this demanding new role she finds friends, allies, enemies, rivals; danger and love. Beyond the story, the book is an insightful glimpse into the mores and politics of the era. The reader can’t help but be drawn into the schemes and conflicts of the colorful characters. There is a wicked twist at the end and the happy ending is teetering on the edge.Above ...

These stories were written over a period of four years. There is no theme or prevailing mood; the subject matter and treatments are idiosyncratic and may appeal to very different tastes. Some of the stories in this collection are: - Never ending Crisis - Interspecies Communication - The Midnight Mouse - Bucket List - The Memory of Trees - For an Application Call... - Man Rejected by Technology - Randy the wonder Dog - Old Spooks Gone? - Can’t take it with you

This was the tidiest murder Simms has ever seen. The body lay on the spotless floor of a spotless laboratory, an overturned chair, a flask oozing green muck, the only signs of anything out of order. During his investigation Simms encounters many mysteries: scientists with spotless records; a wildlife photographer fond of dogs; a damaged young woman with perfect memory; and, finally a cold blooded killer with an unshakable alibi. He finds not only the answer to all his questions but also a satisfying friendship with an attractive and highly intelligent woman.

A collection of short stories and a novella covering a large number of subjects, in various styles, ranging from serious to flippant. The stories in this book will introduce you to: - Visit from aliens with an unusual agenda - A Guardian Angel with a peculiar bent - A hightech trap catching an innocent - Obsessing with jealousy can backfire - A time travel villain becoming his own victim - An old man talking to his cat about danger - A driver fretting about safety - Mind before the creation - An unusual TV set saving humanity - A whole town locked down by robots - Secret meeting by star ...

Mark and Julie are exceptional children who want to solve the troubles of their magical friend: Toab. They experiment, invent, improvise, until they find a solution with a happy ending for all.Their friend and protector, brave Champ helps with happy wagging of the tail and frightening growls at the Whatchamacallits.---------Fiction for children ages seven to ten. Black and white and colour pencil illustrations by Daina Valiulis. A story of co-operation and problem-solving. Text suitable for reading aloud, or independently at Grade 3 level.