On The Seas To Troy (or Goddess of Yesterday: Tales of Troy)

Well, I can only say I was jolly proud of that tin canoe I'd made with my own hands and had painted pitch black with some tarry goo I found in an old bucket after the road workers had been busy in our area. I was always on cloud nine when I could go onto the lake and gaze at all the birds and waterfowl on the open water and in the various passages winding among the reeds. To be honest, to me the lake was like a little paradise where I could always escape when things got too rough for me on the home front. But maybe I should've taken serious note of Captain Hook’s warnings at the time, because of the ghastly drama that was to take place later on . . . 

Author: John Coetzee

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Living as a maid in a grand house, young Annika adores her fellow servants like family and loves the glittering city of Vienna, but she secretly longs for the mother who abandoned her as an infant. When a beautiful aristocrat suddenly appears to claim her, Annika feels as though she has walked right into her own dream. However, after being whisked away to a remote, crumbling castle far from home, she realizes her new life is shrouded in dark secrets, lies, and a terrible lurking danger. (historical fiction)

Author: Eva Ibbotson

**Minor cover scuffs, but in very good overall condition.

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A classic, deeply moving collection of wartime heroism and human resilience.

Written by master storyteller H.E. Bates during his service with the Royal Air Force in World War II, The Stories of Flying Officer X offers a poignant, authentic look into the lives of combat pilots. Instead of simple wartime propaganda, Bates captures the quiet bravery, psychological tension, camaraderie, and intense experiences of the young men who took to the skies. A beautifully crafted masterpiece of classic military fiction.

Author: H.E. Bates

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22 Short stories, with very different settings: some in her native Scotland, some in Malaysia where she lived for a few years and others from North America where she has grandchildren. Some of her Scottish stories have a historical context, but most of the stories were prompted by some incident or encounter which left her wondering what might have led up to it, or what might follow. The stories are often deeply touching, but her gentle sense of humour prevents them becoming sentimental. The varied geographical and cultural settings add a richness to the collection.

Author: Anna Blair

**Note damage to back cover and back page. Otherwise still good.

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Set in 1973 Cape Town, this exceptional debut novel follows eleven-year-old Marnus, a boy growing up in a prominent, elite Afrikaner military family. When a mysterious visitor named Mr. Smith arrives at their home, a quiet but irreversible shift shatters Marnus's world, exposing a deep undercurrent of hypocrisy and disillusionment. Serving as a poignant indictment of apartheid's complex realities, this deeply moving work safely secures its place alongside the finest masterpieces of South African literature.

Author: Mark Behr

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Where Keith and Stephen live the only signs of World War II are the blackout at night and a single random bomb-site. But the two boys suspect that their neighbors are not what they seem. As Keith authoritatively informs the trusting Stephen, the whole district is riddled with secret passages and underground laboratories — hideaways for any number of murderers, unsung war heroes and secret agents.  Then one day Keith announces that the Germans have infiltrated his own family. And when the secret underground world they have dreamed up emerges from the shadows they find themselves engulfed in mysteries far deeper and more painful than they had bargained for.

Author: Michael Frayn

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An action-packed time-bending adventure from the bestselling team of Marisa de los Santos and David Teague. When thirteen-year-old Margaret’s father is unfairly sentenced to death by the cruel Judge Biggs, she refuses to give up hope. Using her family’s secret—and strictly forbidden—ability to time travel, she leaps into the past to prevent the tragic chain of events that turned a kind young boy into a corrupt, jaded judge. Standing against the fierce forces of history itself, Margaret must find a way to rewrite the future before time runs out. A heartwarming story of justice, family, and deep courage.

Author: Marisa de los Santos and David Teague

**Has a few stains on some page edges (+-last 40 pages). Reading is not affected and otherwise good condition.

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Tally Hamilton does not want to be sent off to a stuffy boarding school all because of the stupid war. But Delderton Hall is not just any school. Eccentric, crazy and inspiring, Delderton is the gateway to a wonderful adventure - led by the mysterious Matteo, who speaks five languages and longs for his mountain home. There, in the troubled kingdom of Bergania, Tally will prove herself to be braver than she knew and discover a deep and lasting friendship by the dragonfly pool... (historical fiction)

Author: Eva Ibbotson

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