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This book is the culmination of a major research programme on the monetary history of the United Kingdom.This volume contains monetary series ranging from detailed balance sheet material to monetary aggregates such as M3 and are in monthly, quarterly and annual form. The data are drawn mostly from primary sources in the early part of the period and from more accessible published sources for more recent years. Critiques of existing series are given and assessments of the value of different sources are provided. The user should be able to build his/her own series from the basic constituents given here.This sources and assessment of data should be an essential reference to economic historians and applied economists with an interest and use to the students of money and banking and to monetary economists of other countries. This classic book was first published in 1985.

This book is the culmination of a major research programme on the monetary history of the United Kingdom.This volume contains monetary series ranging from detailed balance sheet material to monetary aggregates such as M3 and are in monthly, quarterly and annual form. The data are drawn mostly from primary sources in the early part of the period and from more accessible published sources for more recent years. Critiques of existing series are given and assessments of the value of different sources are provided. The user should be able to build his/her own series from the basic constituents given here.This sources and assessment of data should be an essential reference to economic historians and applied economists with an interest and use to the students of money and banking and to monetary economists of other countries. This classic book was first published in 1985.

In The Revenge of Edgar Allan Poe, a young woman named Rosalie embarks on a relentless search for the truth behind her brother's mysterious death—a death officially explained, but never truly understood.What she uncovers is far more unsettling.Set against the shadowed streets of 19th-century Baltimore, this gothic mystery pulls readers into a world of political corruption, hidden agendas, and dangerous secrets buried just beneath the surface. As Rosalie digs deeper, she finds herself entangled in a conspiracy powerful enough to silence anyone who gets too close.Blending real historical intrigue with a dark fictional twist, The Revenge of Edgar Allan Poe delivers a suspenseful, atmospheric journey through deception, betrayal, and the cost of uncovering the truth.Perfect for readers who enjoy gothic fiction, historical mysteries, and stories where justice comes at a price.

New readers should begin with Whipping Post.NOT "e;Start Here"e;.ROLL ME AWAY – A Novel by Alan WebberLife on the open road isn't just about the miles—it's about the past that haunts you, the future that tempts you, and the journey that defines you.For veteran trucker Tim Harrison, the road is more than asphalt and faded highway lines—it's his escape. Haunted by the tragic loss of his wife, struggling with broken relationships, and weighed down by unspoken grief, Tim buries himself in long-haul drives, his only companion an Irish Setter named Rory. But even the longest roads can't outrun the past, and as he hurtles across the country, memories creep in like ghosts in his rearview mirror.Everything changes when Jenelle, a bartender from a dusty roadside stop, enters his life. She's got her own reasons for wanting to leave town, and when Tim offers her a chance to ride shotgun, she's faced with a choice—stay trapped in the life she knows or take a risk on the unknown.As Tim and Jenelle carve out an unlikely connection, a new threat looms—one that's darker than regret and deadlier than the loneliness Tim has carried for years. In the shadows of America's highways, danger lurks where it's least expected, forcing Tim to confront not just his demons, but a sinister force that threatens to destroy everything he has left.With pulse-pounding tension, unforgettable characters, and a raw, authentic glimpse into the world of long-haul trucking, ROLL ME AWAY is a gripping journey of redemption, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of second chances.Perfect for fans of gritty road novels, blue-collar Americana fiction, and suspenseful storytelling, this novel is a must-read for those who love a ride that's as emotional as it is thrilling.  Get ready to hit the highway—because some roads are meant to change your life.Continue the story in The Unforgiven by Alan Webber.

The Lost Manuscript of Arthur Conan Doyle After the death of Arthur Conan Doyle, his widow begins the quiet, necessary task of sorting through his personal effects. Tucked away in a closet, she discovers something unexpected—a manuscript unlike anything he ever published. What she finds is deeply unsettling. Written in the familiar voice of Sherlock Holmes, and narrated by Dr. Watson, the manuscript details an investigation into one of history's most infamous mysteries: the identity of Jack the Ripper. But this is no ordinary case. Holmes, faced with a truth he cannot reconcile, fails to solve it. The great detective—so often infallible—unravels, abandoning both the case and the country in quiet disgrace. It is left to Watson to uncover the answer. And in doing so, something far more disturbing comes to light: the possibility that the truth was known all along… and that the man behind the legend may have come dangerously close to exposing someone he should never have suspected. Told through the eyes of a widow piecing together her husband's final, hidden work, The Lost Manuscript of Arthur Conan Doyle is a haunting literary mystery where fiction and reality blur—and where some answers are best left undiscovered.

New readers should begin with Whipping Post by Alan Webber.Tim Harrison has survived prison, violence, and the kind of choices that don't stay buried. But survival doesn't mean freedom.Back on the road with his dog Rory for company, Tim discovers that the highway never forgets and neither do the men he crossed along the way. Old debts resurface, gangs don't forgive, and every mile forward threatens to drag him back into a life he's desperate to leave behind.The Unforgiven is the final chapter in the Tim Harrison Trilogy a raw, relentless story about consequence, loyalty, and the weight a man carries long after the damage is done. This isn't a tale of redemption wrapped in a bow. It's about endurance. About living with what you've done when the law can't touch you, but your conscience never lets go.Continue the Tim Harrison Trilogy in Ink & Shadow Series

"e;Where literary legends meet the things they should have left alone."e;A novel from the Ink & Shadow Series.A chilling twist of fate. A legendary monster reborn. A writer's darkest creation comes to life…In this gripping historical horror, Bram Stoker returns to the haunted ruins of Slains Castle to finish Dracula only to awaken something far more terrifying than fiction. When a mysterious manuscript is unearthed beneath the castle, Bram unknowingly invites a real evil into his world. As terrifying visions become reality and his beloved wife, Florence, begins to slip under the influence of the Count himself, Bram must confront the horrifying consequences of the words he once wrote in ink… and now must erase in blood.Told through diary entries, journaled nightmares, and fevered recollections, Blood in the Ink is a brilliantly crafted gothic tale that blurs the line between creator and creation. With richly atmospheric prose and relentless suspense, this chilling homage to classic horror explores the price of imagination and the terrifying idea that some stories refuse to stay on the page.Perfect for fans of Dracula, The Historian, and The Shadow of the Wind, this novel is both a love letter to gothic literature and a stark warning: beware what you write… it may come for you.Also in the Ink & Shadow SeriesDoylePoeJekyllDorian GraySing For MeUriah HeepMan Who Stole Tomorrow

Whipping Post, Book One of the Tim Harrison Trilogy.Tim Harrison isn't looking for trouble.He just seems to find it more often than most.Between long hauls across the country, a lonely wife, and friends who aren't exactly strangers to bad decisions, Tim has managed to build something resembling a steady existence — even if not always down the right road.Then one act knocks it all sideways.What follows isn't clean, and it isn't quick. Like a black hole, it's the kind of situation that drags everything with it — work, friendships, loyalties — forcing Tim into places he never planned to go, with choices that don't come with good options.Tim's spent years believing he could handle whatever came down the road.He's about to find out otherwise.Whipping Post is a gritty, character-driven novel with sharp edges, dry humor, and consequences that don't stay contained — the first book in the Tim Harrison Trilogy.Continue the story in Roll Me Away.Also by Alan N Webber:The Tim Harrison Trilogy• Whipping Post• Roll Me Away• The UnforgivenThe Ink & Shadow Series• Blood in the Ink• The Lost Manuscript of Arthur Conan Doyle• The Revenge of Edgar Allan Poe• The Stranger Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Utterson• In Dorian Gray's Shadow• The Man Who Stole Tomorrow• Sing For Me

In this riveting historical crime thriller, The Stranger Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson, Alan N. Webber breathes new life into a literary classic, transforming a familiar tale into a pulse-pounding mystery set in 1900 Boston.Lieutenant James O'Neill, a seasoned Boston cop haunted by old cases and personal regrets, receives a series of chilling postcards confessing to brutal murders signed by none other than Robert Louis Stevenson. As bodies begin to turn up exactly where the mysterious letters claim, O'Neill and his loyal partner, John Coulter, are thrust into a twisted investigation that blurs the lines between fiction and reality.What begins as a bizarre case of assumed identity unravels into a dark, dangerous game involving a notorious manuscript, shadowy secrets, and a suspect who may be more than just a figment of classic literature. Could Mr. Hyde be real? And what if Dr. Jekyll's story was never fiction to begin with?Rich in atmosphere and masterful in suspense, The Stranger Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson is a genre-bending reimagining that combines literary homage with gripping detective fiction. Perfect for fans of historical mysteries, psychological thrillers, and modern gothic tales, this novel explores justice, identity, and the cost of secrets that refuse to stay buried.

A lost manuscript. A legendary author. A future he was never meant to witness.When Keith White, Director of Rare Books at the New York Public Library, discovers an impossible 1890 edition of The Time Machine, he realizes it contains something extraordinary: a firsthand account written by H.G. Wells himself, chronicling a secret trip into the future five years before the "e;official"e; novel was ever published.Inside the hidden text, Wells describes activating his experimental machine and arriving in 2025, only to find a world collapsing under its own weight. Chicago and London are nearly unrecognizable, filled with homelessness, crime, addiction, organ theft, technology beyond imagination, and societal decay. What begins as a bold scientific experiment becomes a harrowing struggle to survive.Along the way, Wells encounters desperate families living under bridges, violent thieves, an unexpected friend who alters history, and a society so advanced yet morally unmoored that it shakes him to his core.Stranded more than a century from home and injured in ways he never anticipated, Wells must uncover the final truth: Can he return to his own time and if so, at what cost to history?Back in the present, Keith becomes obsessed with proving the manuscript's authenticity, especially after discovering a cryptic inscription addressed directly to H.G. Wells.Blending time-travel adventure, historical fiction, social commentary, and literary mystery, The Man Who Stole Tomorrow reimagines the legacy of a science-fiction pioneer through the story he never told.A gripping, emotionally resonant journey across time and what it truly means to change it.

In April 1920, a reclusive tenant is found dead in a locked Manhattan apartment. Hidden among his belongings is a sealed manuscript, marked with a wax stamp bearing the image of a mask and the words: To be opened upon my death.What follows is a confession.Written by Erik Garnier living under an alias the document claims to be the final testament of the man known to legend as the Phantom of the Opera. Fleeing Paris after the loss of Christine Daaé, he resurfaces in New York City, drawn by music, memory, and obsession. From the shadowed splendor of the Metropolitan Opera to the haunted rooms of the Chatsworth Apartments, Erik recounts a life shaped by genius, deformity, devotion, and violence.As his body fails, his mind unravels. Murders dismissed as rumor, crimes buried behind walls and beneath tides, and voices long silenced begin to return. Whether his words are confession, delusion, or one last performance is left for the reader to decide.Sing for Me: The Phantom's Epilogue is a dark gothic reimagining of a literary legend an intimate psychological descent into obsession, grief, and the terrifying cost of love that refuses to die.

It was upon a cold, grey December afternoon, when the little spring-bell above the door of Wickfield and Copperfield's Law Offices gave its sharp announcement, that a stranger first entered. Mr. Wickfield and I were then seated at our facing desks, engaged in earnest discourse upon a case of some consequence; and, scarcely heeding the bell, we did not raise our eyes. The duty, as was customary, fell to our young clerk, who hastened forward to receive the visitor.

Step into the shadows where art, decadence, and obsession intertwine.When F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda retreat to the French Riviera, they expect sunshine and escape but instead discover an ancient curse hidden within a tattered copy of The Picture of Dorian Gray. As Scott wrestles with his failing marriage, writer's block, and the haunting influence of Wilde's immortal tale, the boundary between life and literature begins to blur.Immersed in visions of Gatsby's glittering parties and Wilde's dangerous pursuit of beauty, Fitzgerald finds himself drawn into a sinister transformation that fuels his genius at a terrible cost.Told with literary depth and gothic suspense, In Dorian Gray's Shadow reimagines the creation of The Great Gatsby as a descent into temptation, obsession, and the price of immortality.A chilling tale for fans of historical fiction, gothic literature, and dark literary retellings, this novel asks: What would you trade to be remembered forever?