Jane Browne

Part 2 of a heavily-researched novelised biography of James Sadler, the First English Aeronaut. A thrilling adventure of ambition, love and trials in a society haunted by disease, poverty and changeJames is to marry Mary Vane, putting aside a long-held dream for manmade flight. But Dr George Fordyce, eccentric Physician to King George III, brings news of an invention by the Montgolfiers - the first step toward man-made flight. To Mary's consternation, Fordyce offers James a chance to revive his dream. Spies of the Grey Men have been on James' track with murderous intent. Yet a place in history might tempt James down a path many pursue but few achieve, Will he risk a love he may never find again? Crucial decisions must be made, affecting their happiness as well as the well-being of James' closest friend. This is a romantic story against a backcloth of adventure, risk, consequences and potential redemption. Can ambition be reconciled with the security of love, in a changing world filled with poverty, disease and uncertainty.

Part 1 of 2. Heavily researched novel, based on the life of the First English Aeronaut, James Sadler of Oxford. James is a trainee Cook possessed with the dangerously-impossible dream of manmade flight. Despite opposition from worried family and friends, a chance meeting with eccentric Dr George Fordyce, wealthy Physician to King George III, brings a thrilling opportunity. But James must choose between the security of love or the isolated life of a pioneer. Around him, Aristocrats with masonic connections are sending spies to prevent the rise of artisan scientists, even to murder. James' decision will have life-changing consequences for himself, his true love and life-long friend.

This collection of stories is for key stage 4. Each genre includes a pre-twentieth century story and tales by twentieth century writers. Genres include: Horror, Crime and Detection, Ghosts and Mystery, Love, Science Fiction. Each section includes activities for comparison work as well as suggestions for student's own creative writing.

One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this collection of stories has been selected by English teachers for its appeal to Key Stage 4 students. It includes stories by Kate Chopin, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Gaskell, Oscar Wilde, Olive Shreiner, Charlotte Bronte and others.