Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1033

Joseph and Benjamin’s Cup

Joseph thinks that little Benjamin may provide the leverage he needs to force Jacob to come to Egypt.

1034

Joseph and the Land of Promise

Jacob takes his whole family to join Joseph in Egypt, but God promises him that one day they will return to Canaan.

1035

Dr Johnson and the Critic’s Ambush

A literary man tries to trick Samuel Johnson into an honest opinion, which was neither necessary nor very rewarding.

1036

The Economic Case for Sovereignty

A nation with its own laws and a strong sense of shared cultural identity makes good economic sense.

1037

A Solemn Duty

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

1038

The Fairly Honest Lawyer

Andre-Louis Moreau lives for vengeance on the master swordsman who killed his friend.