Hunted, the newly published fifth novel in the series, debuted this month atop the USA Today bestseller list, briefly displacing Stephanie Meyer's vampire-themed megaseller, Twilight.

And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher [translating פְּתִיגִיל] a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty.

After a week's manœuvrability tests at Winwick, the locomotive was to undergo three weeks' trials, light engine and loaded, between Whitchurch and Tattenhall Junction.

Padding the streets for half a crown.