1560 results for 'Hoffman, Victoria'

Amy R. Wong's Refiguring Speech explores how late Victorian literature reflects and challenges the dominant ideologies surrounding speech and self-possession. Through close readings of novels by...

Discover how Victorian geologists uncovered the secret of life through their excavations and findings. This group biography brings to life the eclectic cast of characters who advanced the field of...

This 2006 study explores the revivals of Shakespeare's history plays staged by Charles Kean in mid-Victorian London. The productions, known for their attention to antiquarian detail, offered...

Snapshot Photography: A Changing World of Images From its Victorian roots to the digital age, snapshot photography has evolved significantly. This book explores how the introduction of new camera...

When There Is Love is the third book in Kimberly Rae Jordan's Christian romance series, The McKinleys. This heartwarming story follows the lives of four siblings as their past experiences shape their...

A train journey takes a deadly turn when a woman discovers a valuable secret in the pocket of a lecherous passenger. The victim's body is found on the Isle of Wight, and Detective Inspector Colbeck...

Inconvenient People: Lunacy, Liberty and the Mad-doctors in Victorian England by Sarah Wise. The 19th century saw a wave of panic about sane individuals being locked away in lunatic asylums. This...

Victorian Sensation explores the fascinating world of celebrity culture and sensational reporting in 19th-century Britain. From notorious figures like William Palmer to influential politicians and...

Mary Slessor - Everybody's Mother: A Study of Her Era and Impact This biography tells the story of Mary Slessor, a remarkable woman who defied conventions to make a profound impact in Africa. Born...

The Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories, Volume Two brings together 15 chilling tales from rare Victorian periodicals. This collection represents a mix of styles and themes common to...

Theatre of Marvels by Lianne Dillsworth is a gripping tale of ambition and identity that will keep you enthralled from start to finish. In this richly evocative story, the lines between reality and...

The Darkened Room: Women, Power, and Spiritualism in Late Victorian England By Alex Owen In the late Victorian era, spiritualism emerged as a powerful force that offered women a new independence and...

The Watts Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice in Postman's Park, London, is a poignant Victorian monument featuring 54 ceramic plaques commemorating 62 individuals who lost their lives while attempting...

Charles Peace: Victorian Britain's Most Infamous Cat Burglar and Murderer In 1876, two brutal murders shook Victorian society to its core. Constable Nicholas Cock was shot dead while on patrol in...

Key Concepts in Victorian Literature by Sean Purchase provides an in-depth exploration of the major themes and ideas that characterize Victorian literature. Structured into three sections, this...

John Francis Bentley: Architect of Westminster Cathedral By Peter Howell This biography tells the story of John Francis Bentley, the architect behind one of London's most iconic landmarks. Born in...

A novel about the life and work of Eliza Acton, who revolutionized British cookery writing in the 19th century. In 1835, England was experiencing a culinary renaissance, with new ingredients from...

Digging for Treasure: A Guide to Finding Valuable Victorian Rubbish Dumps is a practical guide written by Ron Dale, who shares his own experiences and knowledge gained from years of digging in...

Between 1875 and 1947, Britain experienced an unusual engagement with occult schema and supernatural phenomena. This period saw a diverse array of responses from authors, artists, actors,...

Explore the charming world of Victorian domestic architecture with this unique coloring book. Featuring original illustrations of various rooms within a typical Victorian home, including exterior and...

The Murder of the Whitechapel Mistress A sensational murder mystery from Victorian London's darkest corners. In 1872, respected businessman Henry Wainwright's life unraveled in a scandalous affair...

A 50-year-old mystery from the past comes to light in this Victorian cozy mystery. Imogene Lynch, recently widowed and living in Dartmond, is tasked with solving a decades-old case involving a...

A rich and eclectic group biography of the first geologists, who excavated Earth's buried history. These early scientists, comprising gentlemen, clergymen, academics, and women, brought passion,...

John Tyndall was a physicist and mountaineer who rose from humble beginnings in rural southern Ireland to become one of Britain's leading communicators of science. His work had a profound impact on...

Oliver Heaviside: A Pioneer of Modern Electrical Theory This biography tells the story of Oliver Heaviside, a man who made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, physics, and electrical...

William Robert Grove was a pioneering scientist whose groundbreaking work in harnessing electrical energy has been largely forgotten. His inventions, including the Grove Voltaic Cell and incandescent...

Reaping Something New: African American Transformations of Victorian Literature by Daniel Hack. This groundbreaking book reveals how African American writers used Victorian literature to create their...

Victoria Bennett's All My Wild Mothers is a poignant and powerful memoir that weaves together themes of motherhood, loss, and transformation. When the news of her sister's death changed everything,...

Norah's Ark by Victoria Williamson is an uplifting story about two young people who find common ground in unexpected ways. Norah lives with her dad and a menagerie of rescued animals, while Adam...

The Ripper Letters: Missed Clues and Reflections on Victorian Society by M. J. Trow explores the lesser-known world of those who wrote to claim to be the infamous Jack the Ripper killer, or suggested...

Theatre of Marvels is a gripping historical novel that whisks you away to Victorian London. A young woman's search for identity and justice sets her on a perilous path, as she navigates the...

The Burden of Rhyme: Victorian Poetry and its Place in Literary Studies Naomi Levine explores how the search for rhyme's origins shaped Victorian poetry theory and practice. For Victorians, rhyme was...

Milltown Mischief offers a unique glimpse into life in Bolton 150 years ago. This collection of true tales reveals the challenges faced by those living and working in the town during Victorian times...

Fanny and Stella: A Dazzling Story of Cross-Dressing and the Birth of Camp. In 19th-century England, two men defied convention by dressing as women. Their lives were marked by sensational trials,...

Outcast London: A Study in the Relationship Between Classes in Victorian Society by Gareth Stedman Jones explores the complex and often volatile world of Victorian London's working class. The city's...

A Companion to Victorian Literature and Culture by Herbert F. Tucker is a comprehensive analysis of the literary era that shaped modern Britain. Thirty leading scholars from around the world...

Victoria Knowles-Lacks shares her personal story and expertise in this three-part guide to help small business owners overcome burnout and achieve balance. The first part of the book delves into...

In a world where wealth and power are bought and sold, one game offers life-changing rewards and deadly consequences. For Victoria, the stakes are personal - her father's medical debt threatens to...

Reid Hoffman's Masters of Scale: Surprising Truths from the World's Most Successful Entrepreneurs In this insightful book, Reid Hoffman shares the most riveting stories from his podcast of the same...

Death at the Terminus A dramatic explosion on a passenger train in York in 1865 sets off a complex investigation into a possible murder. Inspector Robert Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming are tasked with...

Victorian Domestic Architectural Plans and Details offers a unique opportunity for those interested in restoring, preserving, or re-creating Victorian homes. This book provides an authentic pictorial...

Discover the fascinating world of compacts and cosmetics, from Victorian times to the present day. This comprehensive guide explores the history and significance of these beauty accessories,...

Guide to studying poetry from the Victorian era for Edexcel A Level English Literature. This comprehensive resource covers all the poems in the literary period "The Victorians" as selected from "The...

The Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories, Volume Three brings together twenty eerie tales from rare Victorian periodicals. Published in 2018, this collection is part of a series that...

The Ship, the Lady and the Lake: An Extraordinary Life of a Victorian Steamship in the Andes By Meriel Larken Published by Bene Factum Publishing, Limited in 2012 In 1862, an English-built steamship...

The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: A Victorian Era Serial Killer In 1892, a notorious doctor was brought to justice for his heinous crimes, but it wasn't until then that the true extent of his...

Radical Victorians: The Women and Men Who Dared to Think Differently by James Hobson The Victorian era is often associated with respectability, economic success, and practical social solutions...

Ruler of the Night by David Morrell is a gripping Victorian mystery that unfolds in 1855. A murder on an English train sets off a chain reaction of fear and panic, as the killer seems to vanish into...

Victoria Blake's world is one of speed and skill, where every moment counts. As a professional polo player, she's always chasing greatness - but what does it mean to be a true champion? In this...

A young man's life is cut short on a railway platform in 1863. Bernard Pomeroy, a Cambridge student, is found dead after receiving a mysterious letter. Inspector Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming are...

The Domestic Revolution: How the Introduction of Coal Into Victorian Homes Changed Everything by Ruth Goodman. In 16th-century England, a quiet revolution took place in the kitchens of English women...

Passing English of the Victorian Era: A Dictionary of Heterodox English, Slang and Phrase by J. Redding Ware is a significant contribution to literature that will be cherished for generations to come...

London, 1877. A petite young woman stands before an all-male jury, about to risk everything. She takes a breath, and opens her defence. Annie Besant and her confidant Charles Bradlaugh are on trial...

Dublin's 19th-century streets were a battleground for law and order. Established in 1836, the Metropolitan Police faced off against violent mobs, Fenian rebels, street gangs, and self-proclaimed...

Victoria's quest to save her dying father leads her to make an unlikely bargain with a mysterious young man in New Orleans. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Victoria is determined to find a way to...

The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes: Uncovering the Secrets of a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe In 1838, a young woman was given a diary on her wedding day, a unique textile scrapbook that would become a...

The Arsenic Century: How Victorian Britain was Poisoned at Home, Work, and Play by James C. Whorton In 19th-century Britain, arsenic was ubiquitous - present in every home, workplace, and social...

A comprehensive anthology of Victorian poetry brings together some of the era's most celebrated voices. This collection showcases the innovation and creativity of poets such as Tennyson, Browning,...

Discover what life was like in Victorian England with this humorous and informative guide.From dirty streets and factories to watching Punch and Judy shows and riding stagecoaches, find out the real...

Victorian Visions of War & Peace Aesthetics, Sovereignty & Violence in the British Empire, C.1851-1900 by Sean Willcock explores how artists and photographers shaped the British experience of their...

City of Dreadful Delight: Narratives of Sexual Danger in Late-Victorian LondonBy Judith R. Walkowitz, University of Chicago Press (1992)This study explores the complex dramas of power, politics, and...

Tracy C. Davis explores the pivotal role that performance played in shaping world-changing reform movements during the 19th century. Through the lens of a family of activists, including anti-slavery...

Discover the secret to a long, happy marriage according to the Victorians in this hilarious guide to intimacy from 1894. Written by Ruth Smythers as advice for young brides entering into marriage,...

Lily Raynor and Felix Wilbraham are the latest recruits to the World's End investigation bureau. In 1880, they find themselves entangled in a mysterious case involving a woman who claims her spirit...

The Loudons and the Gardening Press A Victorian Cultural Industry by Sarah Dewis This book examines the significant contributions John and Jane Webb Loudon made to the gardening press and democratic...

The Great Stink of London: Sir Joseph Bazalgette and the Cleansing of the Victorian Metropolis In 1858, the stench from the Thames was so overwhelming that it forced Members of Parliament to leave...

The Legend of Spring-Heeled Jack: A Study of Victorian Popular Culture This book offers a fascinating analysis of a unique and unsettling cultural phenomenon in Victorian England. The legend of...

A Dictionary of Victorian London: An A-Z Guide to the Great Metropolis This comprehensive guide explores everyday life in Victorian London through authentic voices from the 19th century. Compiled...

The Life and Times of Benjamin Armstrong (1817-1890) by Susanna Wade Martins is an engaging account of a nineteenth-century priest's life. Revd Benjamin Armstrong, vicar of East Dereham, Norfolk,...

London, 1879. A notorious pickpocket is about to become a jewel of high society. Della Rose learned her trade on the streets of Seven Dials, but when offered a large sum by Cole Winthrop to steal...

Discover the evolution of steam locomotives in Britain during the Victorian and Edwardian eras through this rich collection of over 100 historical photographs.The book explores the development of...

Explore the life and trial of Madeleine Smith, a woman who challenged the social norms of mid-Victorian Britain in 1857. This book delves into her illicit relationship, trial, and subsequent life,...

A gripping true Victorian murder mystery unfolds in Great Yarmouth, September 1900. A young woman is found dead on the beach, a bootlace tied tightly around her neck, sparking a nationwide...

In 1874, at just four-and-a-half years old, Thomas Stanton begins to question the name that has been given to her. She feels an inexplicable sense that 'Thomas' is not the right fit, and that...

A goods train collides with an unusual blockage on the line: seven sheep penned onto the tracks at the Sapperton Tunnel in Gloucestershire. Inspector Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming are tasked with...

A true Victorian crime at Dublin railway station has been immortalized in this sensational account. In November 1856, George Little, chief cashier of the Broadstone railway terminus, was found dead...

The Amateur and the Professional Antiquarians, Historians and Archaeologists in Victorian England 1838-1886 by P. J. A. Levine and Philippa Levine. This book explores the growing divide between...

The High Girders: A True Story of Disaster and Hubris On December 28th, 1879, the night of the Great Storm, the Tay Bridge collapsed, along with the train that was crossing, resulting in one of...

Bring the magical world of Avall to life with this enchanting coloring book. Featuring 25 line art designs from Selina Fenech's young adult fantasy trilogy, Memory's Wake, this book is suited to...

The Measure of Manliness: Disability and Masculinity in the Mid-Victorian Novel by Karen Bourrier explores how disability was central to the narrative form of mid-century novels. In this...

Did She Kill Him? A Victorian Tale of Deception, Adultery and Arsenic by Kate Colquhoun is a gripping true crime story that explores one of the most infamous cases of the late 19th century. In 1889,...

The Mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack explores the origins and numerous sightings of this enigmatic figure, who first appeared in Victorian London in 1838. From original 19th-century newspaper accounts...

A debut novel that explores the complexities of love, loss and immortality. Victoria's world is turned upside down when her father is diagnosed with terminal cancer, prompting her to embark on a...

London, 1900, is a city of contrasts, where justice can be fleeting. Hester Stanmore's experience in the courtroom is a stark reminder of this. The jury's verdict is met with chaos, as the man in the...

Hard Times: Growing Up in the Victorian Age is a non-fiction book that takes you back to the past. Find out what life was like for children during this time, from what they wore and ate to their...

Reform Acts: Chartism, Social Agency, and the Victorian Novel, 1832-1867This study explores how Victorian novels imagined social agency in response to the Reform Acts of the time. By examining both...

A full colour map of Oxford from 1876 provides a unique insight into the city's medieval past and its evolution over time. This updated edition reflects recent research and features a revised...

Discover the shocking true stories from 19th-century Britain that dominated the national newspapers and left a lasting impact on society.This collection of disreputable tales explores seven...

In 19th-century America, a serial murderer known as 'too intelligent to be killed' captivated investigators with his cunning and intelligence. This true crime story delves into the mind of Edward...

Hidden Hands: Working-Class Women & Victorian Social-Problem Fiction explores the complex representation of working-class women in Victorian social-problem fiction. Patricia Johnson examines how...

Victorian Wastelands: Apocalyptic Discourse in Nineteenth-century Poetry by Ralph Pordzik explores how Victorian writers approached the concept of apocalypse, shifting their views over time. As...

A gripping historical crime thriller set in Victorian London. In 1882, lawyer Cage Lackmann is forced to find a man he defended five years earlier against murder charges - Moses Pickering, who now...

Annie of Ainsworth's Mill is a heart-wrenching tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of Victorian England. In 1897, Annie Maguire and her family are forced to leave their home in County...

Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge is a gripping tale of sisterly love and revenge set against the dark backdrop of Victorian London. When Constance, her older sister, disappears without a word, Maude...

An Orphan's Choice is a gripping and emotional Victorian family saga from bestselling author Emma Hornby. In this new novel, Jenny and her brother Noah face a desperate struggle to survive in the...

A cold winter's day in December 1864 brings an unexpected challenge to the Worcestershire countryside. An excursion train emerges from the Malvern Hills tunnel, only to be confronted by a blockage on...

Hardcover, 304 pages, published March 2024 by Duckworth Books. In the late 19th century Welsh borders, Eliza Mace's life is marked by struggle and independence. Her father's mysterious disappearance...

The Penguin Book of Victorian Women in Crime: Forgotten Cops and Private Eyes from the Time of Sherlock Holmes by Michael Sims. In the late 19th century, women were making their mark on the world of...

Discover the fascinating world of fungi through the eyes of M. F. Lewis, a pioneering female mycologist from Victorian England. This beautifully illustrated volume collects hundreds of watercolors...

Murder at the Louvre sets the stage for a gripping whodunnit in 19th-century Paris. When Abigail Wilson arrives at her scheduled meeting with Professor Alphonse Flamand, she finds him dead and...