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A Daughter of the Vine was written by Gertrude Atherton. In this emotionally engaging and richly detailed multi-generational epic, author Gertrude Atherton uses her own family history as a lens through...

The book follows the travails of Margaret Hill, whose singing ability attracts Al Levering. He rescues her from the notorious dive in which she is performing and pays for her musical education. Just as...

This is a most amusing little story of what we may call the genteel farce kind. Mrs. Pendleton, who has been a pronounced flirt in her married life, becomes a widow at twenty-four, and receives simultaneous...

'The Living Present' is a non-fiction text by Atherton about her stay in France during which she became deeply acquainted with its people, customs, and traditions. The book reads like a study of French...

Independent and beautiful, when young Betty Madison encounters politicians including the rising star Senator North, she makes quite an impression. Despite her restless nature, Betty finds herself falling...

Enid Balfame is a respectable, middle-aged woman, who lives a quiet life in a peaceful, sleepy small town. As her marriage turns sour, Enid can see only one way out – a solution to all of her problems,...

A group of aging, aristocratic English ladies have decided to take a trip to America. They plan to travel across it and see the beauty of America's varied landscapes for themselves while they still can....

Set in the high-society of 1860s San Francisco, 'Sleeping Fires' by famous feminist author Gertrude Atherton is a tale of love and resentment and an exploration of the moral and social standards of the...

Spoilt, wealthy and bored, Harold Dartmouth is tiring of his time in Paris. When he encounters the enchanting and beautiful young Welsh heiress Weir Penrhyn however, life suddenly looks much more promising,...

'The Conqueror' is a biographical account of Alexander Hamilton's life, the very same Hamilton who achieved fame as one of the American Founding Fathers, and whose life and times inspired the award-winning...

First published in 1898, 'The Californians' depicts life in California at the turn of the century. As California undergoes a period of rapid change and diversification, so too do the two young protagonists...

'The Bell in the Fog, and Other Stories' is a supernatural short story collection from famous American author Gertrude Atherton. The collection focusses on the dark side of human nature and the corrupting...

First published in 1919, 'The Avalanche' by Gertrude Atherton is set in San Francisco following a devastating earthquake. Young Price Ruyler is struggling to keep the California branch of the family business...

First published at the turn of the century, 'The Splendid, Idle Forties' by feminist author Gertrude Atherton is a collection of short stories, all set in California. Romance and forbidden love are key...

Published in 1893, and set against a backdrop of violence between Mexico and the United States, this is a passionate and compelling love story from famous American author Gertrude Atherton. Loyal to her...

First published in 1923 'Black Oxen' is one of feminist author Gertrude Atherton's most famous and most controversial novels. Set in New York during the 1920s, it tells the story of the budding romance...

The Stygian Lepus Magazine is a thrilling foray into dark speculative fiction. In each new edition, readers explore the depths of imagination, where fear and fascination intertwine.Offering diverse genres...

1837. At the Graduation Ball of Miss Debenham's Finishing School, the Husband Hunters Club is formed. Livy Monteith is as strong-willed as she is beautiful, and she refuses to wed the man of her parents'...

13 tales of pure Adventure.Action-Adventure tales to lead you to places you've never been — and hope you make it back.Make a wildfire your ally. Tread softly with the French Resistance during WWII. Extract...

"Sherlock Holmes and the Prophets of the Bible Elohim"Prepare for a revolutionary literary experience that dares to challenge centuries of religious and historical assumptions. In this provocative work...

Here are ten really short stories from my imagination. There contain some saddness, some happiness, some hope, some dispair and some advertures included in these stories. I hope you are entertainied by...

Terri's life is turned upside down in the gripping conclusion to the "This Love is Real" series. Without recollection of the past year, she is thrust into a world of uncertainty and heartache. Terri's...

Welcome to Cole County, where we bring you the best of all worlds: city living in Carruthersville, mountain views from Slate Ridge, sandy beaches along Lake Boulder, and quaint towns filled with family-owned...

After years of living in Vermont, Lauren is at the Jersey shore for the summer after a devastating divorce, and her house rental appears to be anything but luxurious.Lauren hasn't been back to Ocean City,...

A collection of 15 dark stories with twists and turns from flash fiction to poetry and a short story!The darker side of what happens if you just . . . shouldn't. But really, wouldn't you try . . .Using...

Desert. Sun. Sand. No roads or human settlements within fifty miles in any direction. The perfect place to found a town? That's what Steve Ragsdale believed. So he and his wife bundled up their four kids...

Stories You Read in the Dark is a collection of three short horror stories that are perfect to read at nights. These stories includes a young boy conquering a witch, a demon escaping prison time, and...

Adam Perdue finds people no one really wants found, in places nobody else wants to look. When Michele Rathborn vanishes from the streets of Orman, her brothers hire him so they can challenge the will...

A fan chasing her dreamThe idol she worships from afarAnd the magical adventure which brings them togetherRachel has the best night of her life at Sasin's mind-blowing concert. The show is a wild ride...

A short story involving: a stolen colony, and a lost cat, a new beginning, and justice for the past. Can Tika find a way to keep the colony in place for those arriving, or will she be too late? And can...

Trapped inside the ARK's dream worlds Lukas and Jean have to find a way out to stop the ancient machine's plans to spread across the modern world. All the while the worshipers of Darkness Erebus make...

Syllaba city is a mega city broken up into twenty-four distinct districts or wards. Outside of the central Ward Zero each ward is run by a particular company in charge of a key aspect of the city's function....

According to myth the world began when the Goddess descended upon the land and with her 'light' brought life into the world. From the Humans she chose four to serve as her speakers and together they created...

Two years have passed since the military coup was foiled by the efforts of Lukas and Jean. Since that time Lukas has pursued new strengths after learning of his own weaknesses. After his long training,...

79 artwork. Nelson Mandela main character bases on art editing.  Explain about his life in Zulu primary school Some subjects are inside an art book called Nelson Mandela School Zoo.Terrorist attack on...

Raina Matson has just buried her Gramma D when a stranger appears stating she is her great-aunt, Katarina Nilsson. Raina, who believed she was alone in the world, is stunned by the appearance of the aunt...

In the charming seaside town of Bayside Cove, Rosemary Thyme is ready to revive her great-aunt's beloved bakery. With dreams of fresh pastries and cozy mornings, she returns to the Whisker & Scone...

The art storybook talks about a girl called Beyonce who was raised in Cairo Egypt with his family. During university, Beyonce met a boy called John and fell in love.The wedding takes place and a huge...

Dive into a world of imagination, laughter, and wonder with "Kids Poems" a delightful collection of poetry designed to spark joy and creativity in children. Filled with playful rhymes, whimsical characters,...

a once-abandoned manor holds dark secrets and the lingering presence of a tragic love story. When Clara inherits the crumbling estate, she is drawn into a web of mystery as ghostly whispers and eerie...

 Fudge's Sprite Can fuck buddies become more? Soon after becoming a widow, Ellie Wright turned to Devil's Comfort MC's Road Manager for comfort. Nick "Fudge" Winchester has a traumatic past which made...

In the 3rd novel of the Tom March Adventure series, we join Tom as he risks his life to save a black slave on the run from an evil southern plantation owner as well as a young Chinese cook who was sold...

Dilys Lloyd's life has long been a whirlwind of emotions and unanswered questions. But once your husband leaves you and then your daughter runs off to Australia with your best friend's husband, things...

Over 48,000 words of gripping, enthralling fiction from best-selling writer Connor Whiteley in one amazing collection. Featuring two novellas and 5 short stories from some of his most popular series,...

Remembered Earth Universe CISLUNAR SERIES The Remembered Earth Universe covers the science and technology of the next hundred years, as mankind moves into cislunar space (defined as that space in and...

AudenOpening my own design firm in Lilac Harbor was hard, but things are finally starting to break my way.Then, I meet my new neighbor and the bane of my existence.Wade Collins.He's a grumpy jerk.He's...