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'Through One Administration' is a tale like no other. Through the eyes of Bertha Amory, the wife of a 19th century lawyer in Washington D.C., the author, Frances Hodgson Burnett, serves us both romance,...

Our protagonist the young George Bertram meets and befriends the vicar's son Arthur Wilkinson whilst studying at Oxford, and begins to wonder if he too has a vocation in the Church. Though strongly dissuaded...

Could you be Captain of a whaling ship if all the crew around you died in a tragedy? Would you even want to? And what would you do if the cook on board has plans of his own and wants to kill you? This...

The first of the 'Jeremy' books, Jeremy introduces us to our hero, at the age of eight. Jeremy and his two sisters, Helen, and Mary, live in the quiet, unassuming town of Polchester. However, Jeremy has...

In Connecticut, Clearman Court has been renovated by its current owner, Stephen Clearman. An unusual character, Stephen has a penchant for wearing strange masks which he believes will be enough to protect...

'Faulkner's Folly' is the second book in the 'Alan Ford' series of detective novels by prolific author Carolyn Wells. In Long Island, artist Eric Stannard is found stabbed to death in his studio – killed...

First published in 1906 'Daughters of Destiny' by famous 'Oz' author L. Frank Baum, is one of the few adventure novels he wrote for adults. Set in Baluchistan, two rival cousins Kasam and Ahmed are vying...

Scottish lord Nigel Olifaunt is more than a little naive. So when he arrives in London, he's soon sucked into the chaos of the big city. Pinballing between a lively cast of petty criminals, Templers,...

In Restoration England, two young lovers must battle against a wild conspiracy. Julian and Alice's love has survived a lot. For one thing, their families supported different sides in the English Civil...

"Rolling Stones" is a collection of 23 short stories, 12 poems, and letters by O. Henry providing a general overview of his literary career. The collection is important for it provides some deep insight...

From the king of short stories comes another wonderful collection of twenty two tales. "Roads of Destiny" takes us on a globe-trotting adventure, visiting exotic locations and places dear to O. Henry's...

Mutiny, shipwrecks, cold, hunger and even polar bears are a part of this exciting adventure."The English at the North Pole" is the first part of Jules Verne's novel "The Adventures of Captain Hatteras"...

Set against the backdrop of the Paris Uprising of 1832, 'The She-Wolves of Machecoul' is dripping with political intrigue, sinister plots, and knuckle-cracking villains. However, at its heart, the story...

Known primarily for her often fantastical children's books, Edith Nesbit also frequented adult fiction, yet never forgetting her roots, exploring genres such as horror and the supernatural. This collection...

Do you believe in magic? Then fasten your seatbelt and join the ride as The Three C's – Charlotte, Caroline, and Charles - try to figure out where it can be found.Spending an adventurous summer while...

Do you like Harry Potter but always thought the Dursley house was a little too serene and pleasant? What if Harry also had a bum leg, lived in a slum and Hagrid actually was a filthy, kidnapping hobo?Enter...

Set in Victorian London, 'Name and Shame' is an unashamed melodrama in its purest form. Following the fortunes of Alan and Lisette Walcott, alongside the adventures of Lettice Campion, this is a tale...

Funny characters, mischiefs and crazy adventures - this book has got it all. It contains both fairy tales and stories of the Bastable siblings known from the famous novel "The Story of the Treasure Seekers."...

Imagine if magic was real, would it be used for good or evil? Kathleen, Gerald, and Jimmy is about to find out.During a summer vacation, the three children find a mysterious house with what appears to...

If you are looking for a great combination of romance and thriller, look no further.This exhilarating crime and romance novel takes place in a Victorian society and uncovers a tale in the most unexpected...

First published in 1922, E. Phillips Oppenheim set 'The Great Prince Shan' in an imagined future of 1934. Though WWI has ended, national security is still under threat. Great Britain has placed complete...

Justin Arnold's abrupt disappearance from his own mansion cuts his weekend festivities short. When local police are unable to locate him, a missing person case quickly becomes a murder investigation,...

Victoria Van Allen is something of a riddle for her neighbour, Chester Calhoun. Known as Vicky Van to her friends, she is somewhat avant-garde but respected nonetheless. When a millionaire is stabbed...

Myra Heath is a woman of few luxuries. She does not use cosmetics, she runs her business with precision and frugality, and she likes to pretend that her marriage is a happy one. In fact, the only two...

Wealthy young Lord Geoffrey St. Maurice has fallen in love with the beautiful Italian songstress Adrienne Cartuccio. He has a rival for her love however in the form of Count Leonardo di Marioni, and the...

First published in 1915, 'The Double Traitor' by E. Phillips Oppenheim is set in the weeks leading up the outbreak of WWI. Stationed in Berlin, young British diplomat Francis Norgate finds himself drawn...

E. Phillips Oppenheim's first novel, 'Expiation' is a story packed full of suspense and surprise. Set between England and Canada, the tale follows the fortunes of Harold Mornington, who returns to his...

'The Affair at Flower Acres' is the seventh in the Pennington Wise series of mystery novels from prolific author Carolyn Wells. Douglas Raynor is the owner of the beautiful estate of Flower Acres, where...

A quirky and light-hearted novel from author E. Phillips Oppenheim, 'An Amiable Charlatan' charts the story of a young English aristocrat who finds himself caught up in the lives of a con-artist and his...

First published in 1903, 'The Yellow Crayon' is the sequel to E. Phillips Oppenheim's earlier novel, 'Mysterious Mr Sabin'. French royalist Mr Sabin is on the hunt for his missing wife Lucille, who has...