The Rambler Club's motor car - Journey into the British aristocracy's motor car adventures

W. Crispin Sheppard

Summary

In "The Rambler Club's Motor Car," W. Crispin Sheppard crafts a rich narrative that intertwines themes of adventure and camaraderie within the early 20th-century automobile culture. The novel illustrates the transformative impact of the motor car on social dynamics and personal freedom, employing a vibrant, descriptive literary style that brings to life the era's enthusiasm for innovation. Sheppard's work resonates within the context of post-Edwardian literature, echoing the period's fascination with modernity while also critiquing the encroaching complexities of the industrial age. W. Crispin Sheppard, a noted figure in early automotive literature, draws on his extensive background in engineering and passion for motoring to imbue this narrative with authenticity and insight. His experiences within the burgeoning automobile industry serve not only as a backdrop but also as a lens through which he examines human relationships and societal change. This intimate knowledge allows Sheppard to portray the motor car as more than a mere vehicle; it becomes a symbol of liberation and connection. Readers who seek a delightful exploration of friendship and adventure in a rapidly changing world will find "The Rambler Club's Motor Car" both engaging and thought-provoking. Sheppard's ability to weave profound themes with light-hearted storytelling makes this novel a captivating read for enthusiasts of historical fiction and automobile aficionados alike.

Available since: 07/09/2023.

Print length: 127 pages.

Other books that might interest you

Royals and Ruses - A Cozy...

S. Usher Evans

The Annual Pigsend Harvest Festival has arrived once again, and this year's may prove to be more exciting than last. Rumor has it Queen Meandra herself will be coming to oversee the festivities, a fact that has both confused and excited the rural citizens. Bev's got her hands full, both tending to the out of town guests at the Weary Dragon, and also helping Ida Witzel with the festivities.  
But when Sheriff Rustin doesn't show up for work, and more Pigsend citizens go missing, Bev's on the case once again. Can she figure out who or what's snatching the citizens of Pigsend before the entire town disappears—or there's no one left to help with the Harvest Festival when the queen finally arrives?  
Royals and Ruses is the final book in the Weary Dragon Inn series.

Show book

Fire in the Head

Daniel Oakman

Fire in the Head addresses a deep taboo in Australian society- the legacy of child sexual abuse and what victims must endure to bring perpetrators to justice. 
 
Part crime drama, part coming-of-age tale, part modern psychological odyssey, Oakman's novel is a gripping, unsettling and powerful story about self-discovery, the importance of friendship and the transcendent power of words. Fire in the Head addresses a deep taboo in Australian society- the legacy of child sexual abuse and what victims must endure to bring perpetrators to justice. 
 
In March 1999, twenty-seven-year-old James Harper, a shy public servant living in Canberra, is called to a police station to provide evidence on the suicide of his youngest sister nine years earlier. As the investigation gets underway, James confesses that he had been abused by his stepfather, Martin Jenkins, when he was a child. Could the two events be connected? But as he dives headfirst into the legal system in a quest for justice, James must face some disturbing truths about himself and the past he thought he had left behind.

Show book

The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor

Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor, one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is the tenth of the twelve stories collected in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The story was first published in Strand Magazine in April 1892.The story entails the disappearance of Hatty, Lord St. Simon's bride on the day of their marriage. She participates in the wedding, but disappears from the reception.The events of the wedding day are most perplexing to Lord St. Simon as it seemed to him that his bride, Miss Hatty Doran of San Francisco, was full of enthusiasm about their impending marriage. St. Simon tells Holmes that he noticed a change in the young lady's mood just after the wedding ceremony. She was uncharacteristically sharp with him. The only thing out of the ordinary at the church where the wedding took place was Hatty's little accident: she dropped her wedding bouquet and a gentleman in the front pew picked it up and handed it back to her.Famous works of the author Arthur Conan Doyle's: "A Study in Scarlet", "Silver Blaze", "The Hound of the Baskervilles", "The Yellow Face", "A Scandal in Bohemia", "The Red-Headed League", A Case of Identity", "The Boscombe Valley Mystery", "The Five Orange Pips", "The Man with the Twisted Lip", "The Blue Carbuncle", "The Speckled Band", "The Engineer's Thumb", "The Noble Bachelor", "The Beryl Coronet", "The Copper Beeches" and many more.

Show book

Stiff in the Sand

Winnie Reed

New jobs can be murder… 
At least, that’s what it seems like to Emma Harmon of Cape Hope. She’s got a new job blogging about food and she’s super-thrilled to be traveling to a new resort to sample the fare and meet local celebrities. One of who is First-Kiss-Robbie. The first boy to kiss her, he’s a famous chef now. 
She finds out her photographer is a hot guy with a major chip on his shoulder. More like an iceberg, considering the way Deke treats her. 
She’s not so thrilled when she discovers a body in the sand dunes. One with a knife sticking out of him. A chef knife. Robbie’s chef knife. 
She’s even less thrilled when she makes the mistake of handling the knife. 
Now, she’s under suspicion and Detective McHottie’s got his eye on her—and not in a good way. 
Can she find the real killer before she becomes his target?

Show book

Gone Forever (A Becca Thorn FBI...

Rylie Dark

This recording has been digitally produced by Rylie Dark, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. FBI Agent Becca Thorn is on a relentless pursuit to catch a serial killer who preys on isolated loners, pushing them to the brink of silence before their untimely demise. With a unique poison that steals their voice, the killer leaves no trace behind. Becca must unravel the twisted clues and stop this deadly game before she becomes the next victim.

“A brilliant book. I couldn’t put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!”
—Reader review for Only Murder
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

GONE FOREVER is book #5 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with GONE COLD (book #1).

A page-turning and harrowing psychological thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured female protagonist, Becca Thorn is a riveting mystery series, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Teresa Driscoll, and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love.

Future books in the series are also available.

“I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn’t guess the
culprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!”
—Reader review for Only Murder
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!”
—Reader review for SEE HER RUN
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can’t wait to see what happens next!”
—Reader review for SEE HER RUN
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!”
—Reader review for SEE HER RUN
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!”
—Reader review for SEE HER RUN
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more.”
—Reader review for SEE HER RUN
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I can't say enough about this author! How about ‘out of this world’! This author is going to go far!”
—Reader review for ONLY MURDER
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more.”
—Reader review for NO WAY OUT
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more.”
—Reader review for NO WAY OUT
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Show book

The Unwanted Corpse

Elizabeth Bailey

What do you do when a dead body lands on your doorstep? 
 
 
 
1794, England 
 
 
 
When a body is unceremoniously dumped outside her home, Lady Ottilia Fanshawe is once more drawn into a murder case. 
 
 
 
Ottilia is recovering from the birth of her first child and her husband, Lord Francis Fanshawe, is worried that she has finally taken on more than she can handle. 
 
 
 
But Ottilia will not be diverted. Motherhood has always been her deepest desire, but solving crimes is her passion. And she is determined to balance both. 
 
 
 
No one in her household recognizes the dead man, and yet a note was left with Lady Fan's name on it. Clearly, someone wants her to investigate the crime, but why? 
 
 
 
Who is the dead man? Why was he killed? And what led to him being dropped at Lady Fan's door?

Show book