Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1453

A King-Sized Conspiracy

Rudolf Rassendyll is on holiday in Ruritania when he stumbles across a plot by the King’s brother to steal the crown.

1454

‘Please Sir, I Want Some More!’

Oliver was elected as the unwilling spokesman for all the hungry children.

1455

Presumption and Innocence

Charles Dickens chastises those who alter the plots of classic tales to push some social agenda of their own.

1456

The Tide of Popularity

First impressions prove to be quite misleading in the case of handsome, disagreeable Mr Darcy.

1457

St Andrew, Patron of Scotland

Scotland’s association with the brother of Peter is down to an early 8th century Bishop of Hexham.

1458

Angel Cat

Cats do have a conscience: it tells them when to look innocent.