Books published by The Svengali Press

Jacques Horringa worked as a freelance journalist in the Netherlands before coming to Australia. Since arriving in Australia, Jacques had a four year period working on cattle stations and in the shearing industry in Queensland. His experience of the Australian Outback is reflected in some of his books.This novel, Saskia, is a murder-mystery involving duplicity and intrigue. Alan Henderson loves his wife. He has short-lived affairs. He meets Saskia, a call-girl. Saskia asks him to move in with her Then he realizes how far and deep this affair has gone. The situation gets out of hand, ending in tragedy. Can Alan and his long-suffering wife find happiness again?Jacques is a member of the Australian Society of Authors.

Set in 1920s Sydney, the heyday of Theosophy and other 'new religions', Towards a Better World explores a time bursting with new and exciting ideas - but also with rumours concerning clergy and young boys. Based on family stories and careful research, Stephanie Claire tells the story of a group of young Theosophists and their new friend Ed Best, who mix in a heady world featuring luminaries such as activist and orator Annie Besant, 'new world Teacher', Krishnamirty, and the dominating figure of Bishop Charles Leadbeater, resident at The Manor in Mosman, Sydney, where ideals and realities may collide.Stephanie Claire's literary output includes biographies, children's books, radio programs and short stories.