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A Shocking Theft Clay Lane

Luka had netted a nice little haul of stolen coins and antiques, but he could not resist stripping down the historic Icon of the Sign too.

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A Sight of Two Seas The Revd Philip Nichols

In 1573, Sir Francis Drake had two ambitions: to revenge himself on the Spanish, and to see with his own eyes the Pacific Ocean.

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A Smuggler and a Gentleman Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

Harry Paulet was going about his unlawful business when he spotted a French fleet slip quietly out of Brest and into the Atlantic.

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A Solemn Duty Ann Radcliffe

Monsieur St Aubert falls seriously ill on a walking tour with his daughter Emily, and before the end asks an unexpected favour.

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A Spirit of Self-Reliance William Ewart Gladstone

William Gladstone urges Government not to take away from people the things they have a right to do for themselves.

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A Stitch in Time Jean-Baptiste Say

French economist Jean-Baptiste Say recalls a time when an ounce of prevention might have saved many pounds of cure.

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