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  • Her Benny: A Story of Street Life

    Little Nelly Bates was a delicate-looking child, with a pale, thoughtful face, and big, round, dreamy-looking eyes. She had none of that wolfish expression that so often characterizes the street Arabs of our large towns and cities; but, on the contrary, there was an air of refinement about her that was difficult to account for. Poor little waif! Her own mother she could not remember. She had only ... Read more

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  • Her Benny

    First published in 1879, Her Benny by Silas K. Hocking quickly became one of the most widely read novels of the Victorian era. It tells the moving story of Benny Bates, a poor boy in the streets of Liverpool, who struggles against poverty, loss, and hardship yet finds strength in faith, kindness, and the love of his devoted sister Nelly.Hocking's story captured the hearts of late-Victorian readers ... Read more

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  • The Lost Lode

    An adventure romance, taking place in England in 1920. When Jasper Blake returns to the small Cornish mining village where he grew up, after making a fortune prospecting in America, he expects life to continue as it did before. To his surprise, many of the people he knew before he left 12 years ago have either died or moved, and there is no one to welcome him. Susie Bassett is one of the few ... Read more

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  • Her Benny: A Story of Street Life

    The novel focuses on the life of Benny, a young boy living in the harsh realities of street life. The story paints a vivid picture of Benny’s struggles and challenges as he navigates the difficulties of growing up on the streets.Benny’s experiences highlight the themes of poverty, resilience, and the quest for a better life. The narrative delves into his interactions with other characters, ... Read more

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  • A Gamble with Life - White Tree Publishing Edition

    A dark adventure romance, full of unexpected twists and turns. Madeleine Grover fell hopelessly in love with Captain Gervase Tregony in Washington DC when she was only seventeen. Gervase is the only son of Sir Charles and Lady Tregony, who live in a remote part of Cornwall in the far south-west of England. Madeleine, an American from a humble background, is unaware of the vast inheritance she is ... Read more

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  • Her Benny (Illustrated)

    HER BENNY.A STORY OF STREET LIFE.Author Preface:My pastoral work, during a three years' residence in Liverpool, called me frequently into some of the poorest neighbourhoods of that town, where I became acquainted with some of the originals of this story. It was not until I had seen the little Arabs of the streets in their homes—if such haunts of wretchedness be worthy of that name—that I felt that ... Read more

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  • A Gamble with Life

    by Silas Hocking ...
    A Gamble With Life is a gripping thriller with a strong moral bent that will keep readers engaged until the very last page. Down on his luck and having exhausted every option, Rufus Sterne hatches a remarkable scheme that, if pulled off successfully, will solve all of his problems. But does Sterne have what it takes to pull off his plan? ... Read more

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  • The Squire's Daughter

    "The Squire's Daughter" tells the story of Lucy Martin, the daughter of a wealthy squire who lives in a rural English village. Despite her privileged upbringing, Lucy is humble and compassionate, and she is beloved by the villagers for her kindness and generosity.The central conflict of the novel arises when Lucy falls in love with Arthur Vincent, a young man of lower social standing who works as ... Read more

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  • A Gamble with Life

    The storyline of "A Gamble with Life" likely revolves around the choices and consequences faced by its characters, exploring themes such as redemption, faith, and the impact of decisions on one's life and relationships. Hocking's novels often feature relatable characters dealing with moral dilemmas or facing challenges that test their principles and beliefs.As a Methodist minister, Hocking's ... Read more

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  • The Scarlet Clue

    Rivals Arthur Teesdale and Douglas Grove start to fight over two young women. During the fight they fall off a small bridge in the Lake District, into a raging torrent. Neither young man is found, and both are presumed dead. An adopted girl seeks for information on her parents. Arthur Teesdale's young sister, Hope, is kidnapped by a woman wearing a cloak with a scarlet hood, and imprisoned in a ... Read more

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  • Her Benny

    A Story of Street Life

    by Silas Hocking ...
    Methodist minister Silas Hocking scored a major bestseller with Her Benny, an inspiring tale that follows the trials and triumphs of one Benny Bates, a young boy whose life has fallen to pieces and who is forced to fend for himself on the streets of Liverpool. Will Benny make it out of the slums and find a happy, stable life? ... Read more

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  • The Squire's Daughter

    Enriched edition. Love, Duty, and Society: A Victorian Tale of Family and Romance

    In "The Squire's Daughter," Silas K. Hocking skillfully intertwines romance, social commentary, and the complexities of human relationships within the backdrop of rural England. The narrative follows the titular character, whose life oscillates between the expectations imposed by her aristocratic lineage and her quest for personal agency. Hocking's prose is imbued with a rich, pastoral quality, ... Read more

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