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First published in 1912, 'Peter Ruff and the Double Four' by E. Phillips Oppenheim follows the story of country squire Peter Ruff as he is drawn into the criminal underworld. Named as successor of the...

Published just three years before the outbreak of WWI in Europe, 'Havoc' gives a fascinating insight into the atmosphere on the continent at the time. Colliding in Vienna are the beautiful Mademoiselle...

Auctioneer Alfred Burton's life is turned upside-down following a miraculous encounter in an empty house. Burton finds himself unable to speak, see, or think anything but the truth – with far reaching...

In Paris, gambling house the Palace Noire is raided by police. Disguised as a workman, one man escapes, alongside a young girl and a monkey. Wounded on the night of the raid, Gilbert Hannaway has been...

A political mystery from prolific author E. Phillips Oppenheim, 'A Lost Leader' follows the fortunes of former Liberal politician, Lawrence Mannering. Content with his retired life in the country, his...

Eager to make his fortune in the gold mines of Africa, young Scarlett Trent must grapple with his own sense of wrong and right, balancing the challenges which face him with his desire to get rich. He...

'The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders' is one of Daniel Defoe's most celebrated novels. It tells the story of Moll Flanders, a charming con woman, from an autobiographical perspective....

"The Fallen Leaves" is a British garage rock group that formed in Richmond, London in 2004. Their most commercially successful release was 2013's "If Only We'd Known" with their top hit being "Against...

If you have ever come across the word "rogue" before, chances are you have either been playing video games, perused old X-Men comics or have overheard it as part of your aunt's vocabulary, while she was...

Enticed by a large sum of money, Jessie, a spunky young girl of 20 summers, moves into a grand house inhabited by three older men. Now, if you think you already know where "Queen of Hearts" is heading,...

Aristocrat Monsieur Simon is living in Paris, where he presides over a court specifically for the wrongdoers of society. Little does he know when he brings along the young Eugene d'Argminac to this nefarious...

These sixteen short stories are packed full with charming characters and vibrant prose. Each of the tales are based in New England and primarily centered on strong female protagonists who face various...

The second of Anthony Trollope's 'Palliser' series of novels, Phineas Finn follows the story of young Phineas, a doctor's son from Ireland with big Parliamentary ambitions. Set against the backdrop of...

Pilgrims, colonialism, slavery, politics, romance - this book is packed with tales depicting the history of America spanning over 400 years.Starting with the settlement of the pilgrims aboard the most...

The riots have taken over Paris, and Marius has gotten into trouble. Valjean has decided to save the kid's life – and by doing so, he is ready to risk his own life. But saving Marius is not the only...

"The Antiquary" is a book steeped in family secrets.One of Walter Scott's "Waverley" novels, its plot revolves around a memorable odd couple: Lovel, a young man with a mysterious past, and Oldbuck, an...

Fantine the prostitute has passed away. Her illegitimate daughter Cosette lives with the Thénardiers who mistreat her. Jean Valjean has been caught for his identity theft. As a punishment he has been...

Against the backdrop of the Porteous Riots, one woman must give everything to save her sister. It's 1763, and there's pandemonium on the streets of Edinburgh. Innocent protesters have been gunned down,...

Mr Scarborough is an ill, elderly man with a dilemma. Father of two sons, his eldest son and heir Mountjoy is a debt-ridden gambling addict and wastrel. His younger son Augustus is a lawyer and by far...

'North against South' is Verne's comment on the American Civil War. Farmer, James Burbank, is committed to the abolition of slavery, while former slaver, Texar, is a fervent supporter. However, Texar...

"Kenilworth" is a historical novel by Walter Scott that centres on the royal court romance, intrigue, and mystery between Queen Elizabeth I and the Earl of Leicester. Once again, Scott talks a lot about...

Set in Prague, young Christian girl Nina Balatka has fallen in love with Anton Trendellsohn, the son of her father's Jewish business partner. Deeply in love, the pair face fierce opposition to the match...

Although written after 'The Companions of Jehu,' 'The Whites and the Blues' details events leading up to the first book.It follows the fortunes of young Charles Nodier, who arrives in Strasbourg to study...

First published in 1900, 'Three Men' is a novel by famous Russian author Maxim Gorky. The story follows the fortunes of Ilya, a poor boy from the slums who finds himself catapulted into middle-class society...

Originally published in 1913, 'My Childhood' is the first volume of Maxim Gorky's autobiography. Orphaned at an early age, Gorky was brought up in his grandparents' strict household and he ran away at...

´The Monk´ is a frightening, erotic, horror story about Ambrosio, a monk torn between his vows to God and the temptations of the Devil. This is a gripping, gothic tale about greed, pride, and lust, as...

'The Beetle' is Richard Marsh's most famous work, initially outselling 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. Narrated from four different perspectives, it focuses on a monstrous creature from Ancient Egypt, which...

She is beautiful, charismatic and destroys every man who dares to pursue her. Before the character of femme fatale was coined in American cinema, Émile Zola captured the seductive female power in "Nana":...

Jules Verne's, 'Tribulations of a Chinaman in China' is an adventure novel exploring the themes of true happiness, and the real value of life. Kin-Fo is a young and extremely rich man who suddenly loses...

He has his freedom and a vast fortune. Now Edmond Dantes wants revenge. To get it, he'll have to become someone else. In this second volume of Dumas' classic adventure, Dantes transforms into the Count...