The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories - format ePub

LOS MEJORES TIMADORES, LADRONES, GRANUJAS Y RUFIANES DE LA ÉPOCA DE SHERLOCK HOLMES, REUNIDOS EN UN SOLO VOLUMEN. GRANT ALLEN, GUY BOOTHBY, E. W. HORNUNG, ROBERT BARR, ARNOLD BENNETT, WILLIAM LE QUEUX,...

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...

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 long-time nemesis) is...

Grant Allen's 'Wednesday the Tenth, A Tale of the South Pacific' is a captivating novel that immerses readers in the exotic and mysterious world of the South Pacific. Set against the backdrop of lush...

Grant Allen's 'The Beckoning Hand: Compendium' is a captivating collection of short stories that masterfully blends elements of mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural. Written in a clear and engaging...

Grant Allen's 'Science in Arcady' explores the intersection of science and nature in the mystical landscape of Arcady. Through vivid descriptions and detailed observations, Allen delves into the scientific...

I first met Césarine Vivian in the stalls at the Ambiguities Theatre. I had promised to take Mrs. Latham and Irene to see the French plays which were then being acted by Marie Leroux's celebrated Palais...

At a period earlier than the dawn of written history there lived somewhere among the great table-lands and plains of Central Asia a race known to us only by the uncertain name of Aryans. These Aryans...

Grant Allen's 'An African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay' is a captivating collection of short stories that follow the adventures of the charming and cunning master...

Grant Allen's 'The Colour-Sense: Its Origin and Development' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the evolution of color perception in humans. Published in 1879, Allen's book explores the scientific...

Grant Allen's "Force and Energy; A Theory of Dynamics" delves into the intricate relationship between force and energy in the realm of dynamics. With a meticulous literary style, Allen explores the fundamental...

In 'Flashlights on Nature' by Grant Allen, the reader is taken on a journey through various aspects of nature that are not often explored. Allen's literary style is characterized by detailed descriptions...

Grant Allen's 'Charles Darwin' is a seminal biographical work that delves deep into the life and accomplishments of the renowned naturalist. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Allen...

In 'Miss Cayley's Adventures' by Grant Allen, readers are taken on a thrilling journey of mystery and adventure. The book follows the protagonist, Miss Marian Cayley, a strong and independent woman who...

Grant Allen's novel 'The British Barbarians' is a satirical and thought-provoking work that criticizes the British society of the late 19th century. Through the lens of a fictional narrative, Allen explores...

Grant Allen's 'Michael's Crag' is a captivating novel that delves into the complexities of social class and the human experience. Set in the English countryside, the book follows the protagonist Michael...

Winter Ever After is a sweet romance collection with stories from Fiona Keane, Jasmine Luck, and Kate Chambers. Second Chance in Snowfall by Fiona KeaneElle knew she could always go home, but when she...

When his girlfriend dies of a drug overdose, lawyer Jason Feldman goes undercover to ground zero of the fentanyl epidemic to prove she was murdered.Lawyer Jason Feldman finds his girlfriend, Emily, dead...

In a twisted carnival where fear is currency, love might be the most dangerous act of all.One tragic show destroyed Kitty Wylde's reputation as America's most celebrated lion tamer. Now, with her career...

A new day has dawned in Candiopolis, the land of sweets, but not every witch has had her happily ever after. For Bianca the ice witch, life is lonely atop the Vanilla Mountains, so she did what any proper...

She's a not-so-normal low-ranking shifter.He's the heir to the Lycan throne.Together, they could change the entire werewolf world; apart, they could start a deadly, bloody war.Lowly shifter River Whitetail...

Carl, a computer programmer living in isolated existence in the remains of his grandparents basement, has activated the culmination of the past several years of his life's work: An Animatronic Head, complete...

Adventure-seeking reality star Hunter Kase, who travels for work and regularly cheats death, returns to his hometown to hide from the media circus that's about to descend because of his ex-girlfriend's...

Welcome to Foster Springs, Virginia, a small town where the fae roam the forests and magic is an open secret... You can find all sorts of things at the annual holiday market in Foster Springs, Virginia....

Jessie Wylde is on a secret mission. She's trying to find her brother. She hasn't told her friends; this is about family.She doesn't think it's dangerous.Eric Turner disagrees.Eric is a member of the...

This winter, the icy wallflower might just decide it's time to heat things up. 

Revisit Five Island Cove at Christmastime! Join the women in the cove as they come together for an unforgettable holiday getaway, and new ideals to what it means to be a mother, daughter, sister, aunt,...

A suspenseful dark comedy about a struggling writer who wakes up to find his date from the night before dead—and must then decide how far he’s willing to go to spin the misadventure into his next big...

In this tale of forbidden love and rivalry, two of the South’s elite Black families are threatened by a star-crossed romance that might change everything–for readers of Kimberla Lawson Roby. Carrah Andrews...

A dark academia, parallel universe fantasy. Perfect for fans of A Discovery of Witches and The DaVinci Code. Evie remembers nothing of the fantastical world she was born in. Not its whimsical beauty that...

"Within these pages there are touches of Bradbury, nods to King, and tips of the hat to Lansdale. There is fear, darkness, violence, broken people, wounded souls, hope, humor, and even some romance …...

It's Mallory Atkinson's first Christmas in Scotland. Victorian Scotland, that is. Also, as the twenty-first-century detective learns, Christmas really isn't a thing in Victorian Scotland. It's all about...

In the last two decades of the 18th Century, a young man from Yorkshire was elected to the British Parliament. His name was William Wilberforce. He was ambitious to make a name for himself. He could speak...

Aldo Marini is a man marked by survival and betrayal. Fourteen years on a brutal penal ship have left him a broken man, scraping by on the fringes of society as an ex-con haunted by forbidden abilities...

Simon is a painter that hasn't painted in a while. Unable to escape the shadow of his vice, he seeks refuge in the releasing warmth of alcohol and the company of his muse, Polimony. Things change as he...

Elle:Born into the Grim Sinners MC, I'm royalty in a world of chaos. A princess wrapped in a bubble of protection, shielded from the ugliness outside.  Christopher has always been my rock, dubbing me...

Time Doesn't Heal All Wounds.It's a harsh lesson Felicity spent her life learning. A lesson made worse by her inability—some would say refusal—to get her life together. Deemed a failure by her parents...

It's been four generations since the last male walked the planet.At least... that's what the women of the world have been told. An 18-year-old male convinces his buddies to escape the research lab where...

If Amaya knew that taking this babysitting job on Christmas Eve would end with her chained up in front of a fireplace, she would have turned off her phone.While dangling from her wrists, with no idea...

Bound by fate, torn by duty—can we survive the darkness together?A daughter longing for her family... I was just a sassy college student until I was dragged into a realm of magic and danger. My hidden...

I've always been into number one. The Great One. 1's on the Enneagram. Beyonce's first solo album. And relationships? "One night only" seems to be my preferred status. I'm sure a therapist would have...

Evelyn usually didn't mind her company's volunteer mandate, even if she thought Giving Tuesday was a made-up holiday. But she dreaded that the animal shelter was the only option left. There was no way...

Short and Steamy Small Town Christmas Friends to Lovers RomanceWhen a blast of icy air blows into town, can the flicker of an old flame thaw their broken hearts? EverlyI've wanted to be a television news...

From a PEN/Bellwether Prizewinner, a "beautifully convincing slice of history" novel about the Black Panther Party, perfect for fans of The Love Songs of W. E. B. Dubois (Barbara Kingsolver). Nettie Boileau...

Five authors from Table for Seven Press weave together short stories that explore the eternal question: "What if…?" when the promise of tickets to see a beloved band are on the horizon.

The hockey romance of Rachel Reid's Game Changers meets the fashion world of The Devil Wears Prada.  For fashion journalist Devon Waters, success brings opportunities to interview the best up-and-coming...