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Brother Luke, Keeper of the Sword, faces a daunting task. The Sword, weary from its battles, yearns for rest, and it falls upon Brother Luke to find a secure haven where it can slumber until called upon once more. His journey has taken him across the length and breadth of the British Isles, yet the elusive spot remains hidden. As he trudges across another desolate moor, the heavens unleash a torrent of rain, hammering down upon him. Cold, wet, and on the brink of despair, Brother Luke fears that without help, he will soon succumb to the harsh elements. With his last ounce of strength, he seeks aid in a nearby village, but his pleas are met with cold indifference. Told to leave, he has no choice but to resume his arduous journey. Tragedy strikes when Brother Luke is viciously attacked, kicked, beaten, and left for dead. His precious charge, the Sword, is stolen from him. Barely clinging to life, he is discovered by chance. Despite his grave condition, Brother Luke knows that he must rise once more and find the Sword, no matter where it may be. His mission is far from over, and he will stop at nothing to fulfil his sacred duty as Keeper of the Sword.

In the shadow of the Dark Ages, the North East coast of Britain trembles under the threat of relentless Viking raids. Villages are pillaged, families torn apart, and the dread of Norsemen keeps every heart captive. Erik, once a Viking himself, deserted his brethren, repelled by the very cruelty he was once part of. Having forged a peaceful existence as a blacksmith, Erik treasures his newfound life and the family that now defines him. But the spectre of his past haunts him, for his old comrades seek vengeance for his perceived betrayal, threatening all he cherishes. Driven by desperation and love, Erik employs his skills to create a masterpiece-a magnificent sword birthed from fire and determination. With an ethereal amber stone embedded in its hilt, gifted by his loving wife, this sword is no ordinary weapon. It pulses with a profound promise: to shield and defend. Imbued with mystic energy, it vows protection not just for Erik's kin but for generations of his clan to come. Yet, the sword's true destiny awaits the arrival of its destined Keeper. Only then will its full power be unleashed, and the legacy of protection truly begin. Dive into The Genesis of the Sword, a tale of valour, love, and a weapon that transcends time.

Mrs Poser lives in the UK with her beloved dog Amble, a Golden Labrador, and her two cats, Teaser and Wafter. Then, her daughter lands a dream job that will take her to Australia for two years, and wants Mrs Poser and Amble to join her. Mrs Poser is thrown into a quandary.Should she leave her cats, take Amble and go to Australia for two years, so she can be with her two grandchildren and watch them grow up? But then what about the cats, what about her best friend Mrs Pullalong and Badger, Amble's best friend?A solution comes from unexpected quarters. Mr Helpful, a friend of the two women, has a sister Harriet, who lives in Scotland. Harriet has been wanting to move nearer to him. She steps in and agrees to take care of the cats and the house until Mrs Poser and Amble return.This charming story, told from the perspective of Amble and the other animals, takes us all along on their marvellous adventure to Australia, a land so different from their home, but a place where they make firm friends and have loads of adventures.