Amyas's mother was a big fan of Kingsley, the writer, and he was named after one of his characters. Charles Kingsley (12 June 1819 – 23 January 1875) was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. Westward Ho! is an 1855 historical novel written by British author Charles Kingsley. It follows the adventures of Amyas Leigh, an unruly child who as a young man follows Francis Drake to sea.
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Showing posts with label Hercule Poirot. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hercule Poirot. Show all posts
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Saturday, 13 December 2025
Evil Under the Sun - Facts
The hotel where the novel is set is based on the Burgh Island Hotel. The Burgh Island Hotel is a hotel on Burgh Island, Devon.
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Monday, 8 December 2025
New Book - Evil Under the Sun - Hercule Poirot 24 - by Agatha Christie (Pages 1 - 40)
First Published: June 1, 1941
This is not the first time I read this book, and even though it won't bring any surprise for me, I know I'll still enjoy it.
Thursday, 29 August 2024
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe - Facts
The title of the novel refers to the nursery rhyme. "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe" is a popular English language nursery rhyme and counting-out rhyme,
Sunday, 25 August 2024
Saturday, 24 August 2024
New Book - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe - Hercule Poirot 24 - by Agatha Christie (Pages 1 - 35)
First Published: 1940
Henry Morley is a dentist who lives with his sister, and this morning he is complaining about everything, especially as his secretary, Gladys, has been called to her aunt's side because she has had a stroke. Morley thinks that Gladys has made up this as a way to spend the day with her unsuitable boyfriend, Frank Carter.
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