Books with title The Veil of Angels

Short-listed for the Booker Prize. “A singular accomplishment.” — Boston Globe “Powerfully bewitching.” — Los Angeles Times In 1912, rational Fred Fairly, one of Cambridge’s best and brightest, crashes his bike and wakes up in bed with a stranger — fellow casualty Daisy Saunders, a charming, pretty, generous working-class nurse. So begins a series of complications — not only of the heart but also of the head — as Fred and Daisy take up each other’s education and turn each other’s philosophies upside down. This new edition features an introduction by Philip Hensher, author of Scenes from Early Life, along with new cover art.

The Angels of Mons-The Bowmen and Other Legends of the War is a classic World War One short story collection by Arthur Machen. The Angels of Mons is a popular legend about a group of angels who supposedly protected members of the British Army in the Battle of Mons at the outset of the First World War. Though the story itself is nothing, it has yet had such odd and unforeseen consequences and adventures that the tale of them may possess some interest. And then, again, there are certain psychological morals to be drawn from the whole matter of the tale and its sequel of rumours and discussions that are not, I think, devoid of consequence; and so to begin at the beginning.

In 1912, rational Fred Fairly, one of Cambridge's best and brightest, crashes his bike and wakes up in bed with a stranger - fellow casualty Daisy Saunders, a charming, pretty, generous working-class nurse. So begins a series of complications - not only of the heart but also of the head - as Fred and Daisy take up each other's education and turn each other's philosophies upside down.

Invite magic and new possibilities into your life by reading “The Angels of Light,” the 1st book of The Angels Of Light Trilogy by author Alley Brook. This book includes 10 poetic stories about 10 very special Angels, written for children but adults love it too!!! Color yourself into each magical Angel story and journey with the Angels!!! With 139 wonderful illustrations, this will be a coloring adventure!!!. As you get to know the Angels, you will love calling them into your life for companionship, healing, guidance, delight and inspiration. You will never feel alone again! This Trilogy of coloring books will open up your life to the possibility of co-creating with The Angels of Light. So begin with Book One: “The Angels of Light” and allow your journey begin!

Arthur Machen (1863-1947) was a Welsh novelist, short story writer, journalist and actor. He wrote horror, fantasy and supernatural fiction. His love of Celtic, Roman and medieval history is seen in many of his stories. This collection of stories about World War I includes The bowmen -- The soldiers' rest -- The monstrance -- The dazzling light -- The bowmen and other noble ghosts, by "The Londoner."

Arthur Machen's name rings the bell to the fans of ghost stories as the writer of the horror novella The Great God Pan. The Angels of Mons and Other Legends of the War is an extraordinary collection by the master of spooky stories, just as decadent, suspenseful and dark as his most well-known story.The Angels of Mons contains stories about World War I. The title story is based on a legend about the British Army during the Battle of Mons and about the help that the soldiers received from a group of angels. The Battle of Mons was the first major battle fought by the outnumbered British Army against the Germans. The British were forced to retreat and with information about the defeat quickly getting out, the media was badly in need of a way to keep up the optimism of the general public.It was Arthur Machen who rescued the situation by publishing a short story entitled The Bowmen. It featured phantom, angel-like bowmen who fought on the side of the British, devastating the German Army. Machen's story quickly became a legend, retold again and again, giving the British hope that defeating the Germans was possible after all and helping the media in its efforts to keep up optimism related to the outcome of the War. The title story is followed by others that put the Germans into a very bad light, while presenting the British as heroes helped by other supernatural forces.In the Preface to the collection, Machen tries to straighten his act and he informs his readers that the legend of the angels of Mons is entirely his creation. However, the belief in the angels of Mons continued and strengthened in the following years, a process sometimes helped by British officials as a means to boost the morale of the public.