British Mystery Multipack – Volume 16 - formato ePub

Every sailorman grumbles about the sea, said the night-watchman, thoughtfully. It's human nature to grumble, and I s'pose they keep on grumbling and sticking to it because there ain't much else they can...

Dr. Frank Carson had been dreaming tantalizing dreams of cooling, effervescent beverages. Over and over again in his dreams he had risen from his bed, and tripping lightly down to the surgery in his pajamas,...

William Wymark Jacobs was an English author of short stories and novels. During his career he was best known for his farcical comedies involving dockside and rural Essex characters. He occasionally wrote...

Sailormen are not good 'ands at saving money as a rule, said the night-watchman, as he wistfully toyed with a bad shilling on his watch-chain, though to 'ear 'em talk of saving when they're at sea and...

The ancient port of Sunwich was basking in the sunshine of a July afternoon. A rattle of cranes and winches sounded from the shipping in the harbour, but the town itself was half asleep. Somnolent shopkeepers...

William Wymark "W. W." Jacobs was an English author of short stories and novels.[1] Although much of his work was humorous, he is most famous for his horror story

Fine Feathers Friends in Need Good Intentions Fairy Gold Watch-Dogs The Bequest The Guardian Angel Dual Control Skilled Assistance For Better or Worse The Old Man of The Sea "Manners Makyth Man"

The ancient port of Sunwich was basking in the sunshine of a July afternoon. A rattle of cranes and winches sounded from the shipping in the harbour, but the town itself was half asleep. Somnolent shopkeepers...

Cuidado con lo que deseas porque puede convertirse en realidad. Así actúa la pata del mono, un poderoso y antiguo talismán que cumplirá los deseos de la familia White. Pero, ¿y si la elección fuera equivocada?...

Al igual que ocurre con otros volúmenes de la Colección Mejores Cuentos, la presente antología reúne historias de los más destacados cuentistas de Inglaterra. La cantidad de grandes escritores ingleses...

When the White family comes into the possession of a monkey’s paw that magically grant wishes, they do what many people would do—they wish for money. But every wish has a consequence, and the White family...

What would you do if you were given a chance to correct the incorrigible? Everything is going well for the White family, but they are human beings after all, and like everybody else, they want money....

"The Castaway" is a short story by W. W. Jacobs, telling of the return of a husband, who was thought lost and buried at sea for three years. Mrs. Boxer immediately welcomes him, but his mother-in-law...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. W. W. Jacobs was a prolific writer of short stories. His topics were typically humorous and nautical in nature, but they weren’t exclusively...

When the White family comes into the possession of a monkey’s paw that magically grant wishes, they do what many people would do—they wish for money. But every wish has a consequence, and the White family...

THE LADY OF THE BARGE THE MONKEY'S PAW BILL'S PAPER CHASE THE WELL CUPBOARD LOVE IN THE LIBRARY CAPTAIN ROGERS A TIGER'S SKIN A MIXED PROPOSAL AN ADULTERATION ACT A GOLDEN VENTURE THREE AT TABLE

Emma is a comic novel by Jane Austen, first published in December 1815, about the perils of misconstrued romance. The main character, Emma Woodhouse, is described in the opening paragraph as "handsome,...

Strangers to loversOne weekendPassion reignsNewly divorced Gabby Maxwell is ready to celebrate her newfound freedom and hitting the clubs with her friend is the perfect way. Her night out takes an unexpected...

When a one night stand doesn't really stay a one night stand, a woman can only resist the man of her dreams so much.Julienne Wulf has always been the good girl.You know the type. The one who never got...

Clara Hensley's dream is simple: turn her grandma's ice cream recipes into a thriving shop on Tidehaven's boardwalk. At twenty-six, she's poured everything into *Clara's Ice Creamery*—until Rowan Tate,...

"The Secret Thoughts of the Galaxxy Warrior" is a powerful and moving collection of poetry by Nate Campbell, a former 3x Lightweight World Boxing Champion known as "The Galaxxy Warrior." Campbell steps...

The moon hung low over the jagged hills, its pale light illuminating the world like a solemn hymn. In the quiet town of Cedar Hollow, where the church bell tolled each dawn and the air carried the scent...

Sebastian LeClerc is richer than Midas. He's also a grumpy a**hole, a playboy, and the world's worst boss. At least, according to Hadley, who was crazy enough to take the job as Sebastian's PA.Big mistake....

Fall in love with the Lusty Werewolf Today!Cyrus Quinlan's known as the biggest flirt. Playing the field until he meets his fated mate. The moment he finds her he refuses to let her go. Even if another...

For many American men, baseball is the game of boyhood. Memories of days spent at the park, fast friendships with teammates, and the culture of competition are the essential fabric that give so many of...

Book 4 in the Alpha's Alliance Series.*Can be read as a standalone* Married to a small-town police chief should ensure the safety and security Emma and her baby need. But safety is the last thing her...

Bound by Destiny's Eclipse is the first installment in The Destiny Eclipse Saga, an epic tale of war, love, and the struggle between two realms—one driven by scientific advancement, the other guided by...

The stupidest thing a con artist can ever do is fall for the man who has to catch him…Nordin likes to think of himself as a modern-day Robin Hood, redistributing the wealth from those who don't deserve...

A flaming inferno shakes a mental hospital in the Bavarian Forest and the death of a patient brings a young psychologist dangerously close to the abyss of madness. What drove the arsonist to commit his...

A 12-year old boy decides that he will only speak if somebody speak to him. Gradually, he loses the ability to have normal social contacts. As a young man he realizes that his condition may prevent him...

Follow former lawyer Nicole Fitzhenry Dawes through over 700 pages of new murders and mayhem in award-winning author Emily James' Maple Syrup Mysteries. if you love small-town settings, quirky characters,...

A book capable of summoning and controlling all demons on Earth? *Adds to TBR*London has gone to hell—literally. Lazarus, Keith, and I barely escaped Hell but now our city is crawling with demons who...

The immortal King Glëa po'Lon is rebuilding the Kingdom of Xol after his hard-won victory ended a civil war. While he plans for perpetual reign, he grapples with the prospect of outliving his aging friends....

The Butcher's Code: When Justice Fails, Blood Will Speak is a relentless, pulse-pounding horror thriller spanning approximately 300 pages of pure, unfiltered terror. In this dark tale, three seemingly...

Four Aliens travel from the planet Pangia to save the human race and read their journey to success

The Hand is an adult dystopian urban fantasy with a bi FMC, an FFM situationship, and a not-so-happy ending.In an alternate future, the United States is overrun by pixies after a breach in the veil between...

Hitchhiking is easy, right? Stick out a thumb, hop in an old jalopy and see the country from behind someone else's bug-splattered window. But even hitching from Boston to Los Angeles was a lot trickier...

Zander's the gorgeous quarterback that every girl wants…and he's only got eyes for Sienna… She's the most beautiful girl I've ever seen.If there's one thing I have to do with my last year of high school,...

"Let go of my wife if you want your species to survive."DELPHINE:Earth is dying, and the only bright spot in my life is not real—an irresistibly gorgeous alien prince who claims he's coming for me. My...

Alive or dead, blessed or cursed, Shin has to decide if she will forgive the vicious sins of her mysterious past or if her own ghosts will destroy her.Abandoned at birth, given a male's name at an automated...

Sergeant Jack Calloway has survived warzones, watched his brothers-in-arms fall, and fought to protect his country. But when he returns home, he faces a battle he never trained for—one against a corrupt...

Whispers in Ice Caves is a collection of four short stories that blend the science fiction genre with dreamy and vivid scenescapes. From the tale of a sentient robot who craves companionship to the harrowing...

Mariannridge, a small, tight-knit coloured community nestled in the heart of Durban, was a place where dreams were either born or buried. The flats and semi-detached houses stood like silent witnesses...

The Girl From My Dreams"Length:336 pagesWhat happens when your dreams are not just dreams?,  Swoet has always been haunted by the same unforgettable visions of a strikingly beautiful girl with golden...

When Syrah is confronted with half-truths after her abduction, her world falls apart. Everything she thought she knew about herself and her surroundings turns out to be a fragile web of lies and secrets....

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...