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The horror of the male experience during World War One was well documented in poetry, memoir, and fiction throughout the 20th century. Women's voices of despair, endurance and anger, however, have often been forgotten. These poems of political fury, widowed brides, industry undertaken, and sons and friends loved and lost, give a heartbreaking insight into the experience of women throughout World War One.

Dive into the haunting world of May Sinclair‚s Uncanny Stories, a captivating collection of short tales that weave together themes of the macabre, romance, and Gothic intrigue. Experience the chilling explorations of love and loss, murder, philosophical musings, and supernatural occurrences. Narrated by RhiannonD, these stories will leave you spellbound.

In Flaw in the Crystal, one of May Sinclair‚s captivating uncanny‚ stories, we delve into the intricate themes that define her work the confines of marriage, the clash between body and spirit, and the intricate web of human emotions. When Agatha Verrall embarks on a forbidden affair with Rodney Lanyon, she grapples with her desire to maintain a spiritual connection while resisting the physical passion that terrifies her. To her surprise, Agatha uncovers an extraordinary paranormal ability to influence the minds and even the physical states of those around her. Initially, she wields her ...

In 1914, renowned novelist and poet May Sinclair willingly left the safety of England to venture into the heart of the Western Front. She joined the Munro Ambulance Corps, aiding injured Belgian soldiers in Flanders amidst the horrors of the Great War. Despite her brief yet traumatising time at the frontlines, Sinclairs encounters deeply influenced her subsequent literary works. This podcast delves into her journal, a raw and poignant account of war from the front lines. Sinclair, who faced death multiple times, provides a vivid, heart-wrenching narrative of human suffering and bravery during ...

In this series we explore the many facets of love through literary talents that span both time and country. By a choice of vows each undertakes to stay with the other through the good times and the bad. And most probably there will be plenty of both and much in between. But the union of marriage comes in many shades and hues, some balanced, some destined to last a lifetime and others set to fizzle out or stumble to an ill-mannered conclusion in separation or divorce and, of course, death.

In this series we explore the many facets of love through literary talents that span both time and country. Love in its fiery form may last but a moment―or forever. The need and want are obvious to both. Its all-consuming, if feels like it will always endure and never end. But passion and desire can burn bright and then burn themselves out. Our very devoted authors have much to share.

The Tree of Heaven follows the fortunes of the Harrison family as the children grow up in the shadow of the First World War and Dorothy's brothers go off to the trenches, while she becomes involved with the suffrage movement, and later joins a version of the Women's Social and Political Union.

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