Grant Allen - Books and biography

In "Wednesday the Tenth, A Tale of the South Pacific," Grant Allen artfully weaves a rich narrative that explores themes of adventure, love, and the complexities of colonial encounters in the vibrant...

Grant Allen's novel, 'The Woman Who Did', is a feminist classic that challenges societal norms and expectations through the story of a woman who defies conventions and pursues her own happiness. Published...

The Woman Who Did is a tale about a young, self-assured middle-class woman who defies convention as a matter of principle and who is fully prepared to suffer the consequences of her actions. Herminia...

On her mother's side, Elma Clifford, a heroine, comes from a long line of gypsies. She is a clairvoyance who does a wild dancing act with a dangerous feather boa. Following her adventures, while on the...

Grant Allen's 'What's Bred in the Bone' is a captivating murder mystery novel that weaves together elements of suspense, intrigue, and psychological depth. Set in the late 19th century, the book explores...

In 'Wolverden Tower' by Grant Allen, the reader is transported to a mysterious and atmospheric world filled with secrets, deceit, and hidden motives. The novel is characterized by its intricate plot,...

In "The Evolution of the Idea of God: An Inquiry Into the Origins of Religions," Grant Allen explores the transformative progression of humanity's conception of the divine, deftly weaving together historical,...

In Grant Allen's "Linnet," readers are invited into a richly textured narrative that intertwines themes of family dynamics, societal expectations, and the complexities of identity in the evolving landscapes...

Olga Davidoff's Husband is a short story by Grant Allen.  Grant Allen was a Canadian science writer and novelist.

Una Callingham è tornata bambina. Dopo aver assistito all’omicidio del padre nella grande dimora di famiglia, The Grange a Woodbury, la sua mente distrugge ogni ricordo dell’età adulta e torna a rifugiarsi...

This carefully crafted ebook: "Wolverden Tower (Christmas Mystery Series)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Excerpt: "Maisie Llewelyn had never been asked...

Seymour Wilbraham Wentworth està casat amb la germana de Sir Charles Vandrift, un milionari que ha fet fortuna a l'Àfrica. La seva vida transcorre plàcidament entre viatges a llocs exòtics i sopars de...

In "Anglo-Saxon Britain," Grant Allen meticulously examines the period between the 5th and 11th centuries, unraveling the intricate tapestry of society, culture, and governance that characterized early...

The object and plan of this book is somewhat different from that of any other guides at present before the public. The author's purpose is not to direct the stranger through the streets and squares of...

In the enchanting three-volume romance novel "Dumaresq's Daughter," penned by Grant Allen, the narrative unfolds around the renowned philosopher Haviland Dumaresq. Living a life marked by both fame and...

In the three-volume romantic novel "The Duchess of Powysland" readers are immersed in the captivating world of Miss Sabine Venables. At a tender age, Sabine loses her mother, and her life takes a turn...

Some people complain that science is dry. That is, of course, a matter of taste. For my own part, I like my science and my champagne as dry as I can get them. But the public thinks otherwise. So I have...

I hold in my hand here a key to one of the greatest mysteries of life: the perennial mystery of birth and reproduction. It is only a pea that I hold here before me, an ordinary small, round, yellow marrowfat,...

If we wish to hit upon the primitive germ of æsthetic sensibility in man, we cannot begin better than by looking at its foreshadowing in the lower animals. There are two modes of aesthetic feeling which...

South African businessman Sir Charles Vandrift rose to the pinnacle of his field through his keen instincts and superb acumen -- but the roguish swindler Colonel Clay (Vandrift's longtime nemesis) is...

When a man and a bear meet together casually in an American forest, it makes a great deal of difference, to the two parties concerned at least, whether the bear eats the man or the man eats the bear....

Have you ever wondered why the Earth is tilted on its axis? This book presents the Reason for the Inclination of the Earth. "The earth has two principal motions, one of revolution about the sun, the...

The Origin of Fruits and Cultivated Plants."To the attractive hues of fruit, I believe, we must ultimately trace back our whole artistic pleasure in the pure physical stimulation of beautiful colors,...

Herbert Spencer is a philosopher of a wider range. A believer in organic evolution before Darwin published his epoch-making work, he accepted at once Darwin's useful idea, and incorporated it as a minor...

Prepare for heart-pounding excitement and gripping twists 🎢 with "30 Suspense and Thriller Masterpieces" 📖🔍. This collection of captivating stories from the suspense and thriller genre promises a rollercoaster...

💥 Brace yourself for a ride of chills, chases, and breathtaking suspense! 30 Suspense and Thriller Masterpieces delivers a powerhouse anthology of heart-stopping stories by the masters of tension. Inside...

CHRISTMAS MYSTERIES - 20 Thriller Classics in One Volume presents a fascinating ensemble of tales that weave the spirit of Christmas with the spine-tingling allure of mystery and suspense. This anthology...

In the evocative anthology, *ON A DARK CHRISTMAS NIGHT 'Äì 25 Holiday Spook Classics & Murder Mysteries*, the winter season is imbued with an eerie atmosphere, deftly blending the joyous holiday spirit...

CHRISTMAS MYSTERIES – 20 Thriller Classics in One Volume offers a captivating tapestry of suspense, intrigue, and festive curiosities. This anthology brings together a versatile array of narratives that...

In the collection 'ON A DARK CHRISTMAS NIGHT – 25 Holiday Spook Classics & Murder Mysteries,' readers are invited to explore a rich tapestry of macabre tales and intricate mysteries that unfurl against...