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In John Buchan’s thrill-a-minute novel „Salute to Adventurers”, hero Andrew Garvald makes his way from the dreary moors of his native land to the deceptively bucolic landscape of early colonial America....

The Power-House is a novel by John Buchan, a thriller set in London, England.It was written in 1913, when it was serialised in Blackwood's Magazine, and it was published in book form in 1916. The narrator...

„Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown” is a time-tested adage that suits Peter Pentecost, a young monk and legitimate claimant to England’s Throne. But he is not alone as others are vying for power...

The Courts of the Morning is a 1929 adventure novel by John Buchan, featuring his character Sandy Arbuthnot. The prologue is narrated by Richard Hannay, so the novel is sometimes included in Buchan's...

Richard Hannay arrives in London on the eve of World War I, where he meets an American agent seeking help in stopping a political assassination. Before long, Hannay finds himself in possession of a little...

These twelve stories are told by the old soldiers of the Runagates Club as they reminisce.Richard Hanny, hero of ‘The Thirty-nine Steps’, reappears recounting a trek into the bush in ‘The Green Wildebeest’....

Although this book was listed in a collection of Richard Hannay stories, Hannay makes only a brief appearance at the beginning. Begins in the pleasant atmosphere of a country house in the Scottish borders,...

Richard Hannay, un enginyer de mines britànic que acaba de tornar de Rodèsia, està avorrit de la nova vida que ha començat a Londres. Tot canvia quan troben mort a casa seva un home que ha descobert un...

Huntingtower is a novel written by John Buchan, first published in 1922. The novel is set in Scotland and follows the adventures of three young men who become involved in a plot to rescue a Russian nobleman...

When Sir Edward Leithen leaves London to spend Whitsuntide as a guest at Flambard, he has no idea of the extraordinary sequence of events about to unfold. Among the collection of fellow guests, some of...

The Three Hostages is the fourth of five Richard Hannay novels by the Scottish author John Buchan, first published in 1924.  John Buchan (26 August 1875 – 11 February 1940) was a Scottish novelist, historian,...

The Thirty-Nine Steps is an adventure novel by the Scottish author John Buchan. It first appeared as a serial in Blackwood's Magazine in August and September 1915 before being published in book form in...

The Gap in the Curtain is a 1932 borderline science fiction novel by John Buchan. Part of the action is autobiographical, featuring the agonies of a contemporary up and coming politician.

John Buchan's novel 'A Lodge in the Wilderness' takes the reader on a thrilling adventure through the rugged landscapes of British Columbia as a group of travelers find themselves stranded in a remote...

John Buchan's 'Collected Supernatural Stories' is a compilation of eerie and mysterious tales that delve into the realm of the supernatural with a touch of gothic sensibility. Each story is crafted with...

During the past year, in the intervals of an active life, I have amused myself with constructing this tale. It has been scribbled in every kind of odd place and moment—in England and abroad, during long...

Once a dragon, always a dragon. I'll do whatever it takes to save my clan. It's been four years since Fablestone was nearly lost, but no dragon clan is safe forever.When Fablestone receives word that...

Tracy 'TK' King just came home from a ten year bid, after shooting someone for trying to get over on him. TK a ex-King Pin wants the respect and power, he once had before being ten years removed from...

What does it mean when you're tormented by sensual dreams night after night? When you wake aching for your lover's touch? Anna Kingsley spends her days crafting custom furniture for Key West's top galleries...

'Delightful... if you love Richard Osman's books, this will be right up your street' TRIP FICTIONAfter a gruelling stint as the most powerful woman in the world, Angela can finally put her feet up. With...

A Highland Reunion…Cristiana Domhnaill will shield her family at any cost, even if that means matching wits with the battle-hardened Highland laird who seeks shelter at her keep during a fierce winter...

His dangerous heart beats for her.Willow sits before the Victoria Ballet Board, ready to tell her version of events leading up to the closing night incident. After chasing her dream all the way to Melbourne,...

An acclaimed story collection from the author of the Shirley Jackson Award–winning novel The Hole *Booklist Starred Review* Six elephants bolt from an amusement park and vanish; where they’re found brings...

It's Christmas, Caroline is a romantic Christmas short inspired by A Christmas Carol. After tragedy strikes, six Christmases as a widow have all but ruined Caroline's love of the season. This year, determined...

Homeless. Broke. Shunned by friends and neighbours. This was not what sixty-two was supposed to look like for Barbara Baker. As a member of Toronto's exclusive Rosedale society, Barb was a fixture on...

Jamie Miller is home for the holidays. While she's home she'll help out at the family bakery delivering pastries to local businesses. When she crosses paths with her former high school bully, she's thrown...

Escape to a world of mistletoe, merriment, and sparkling romance in this enchanting collection of Christmas novellas. As the snow falls, love blossoms amidst candlelit ballrooms, secluded libraries, and...

A sadistic group of clowns kidnap an unsuspecting man, Don, forcing him to play a deadly game in order to save his family. Don finds himself at the center of the clowns' mayhem and struggles to follow...

Summoned for seduction....Hailing from a remote corner of the Highlands, Helene MacKail is well aware that a rare journey to celebrate the holidays at Domhnaill Keep means her father is seeking a marriage...

Rose and William Thorn have finished one adventure and begin another, this time in the land of the fabled elves. Unfortunately, their arrival in the vast woods of the fair folk is greeted with less hospitality...

A woman on the run. A summer storm. Lightning…and landslide. Fleeing a hellish marriage, Ariadne Millar stumbles from her wrecked car into the storm-torn woods—and finds herself stranded in a strange...

When the good girl falls…SierraOver a decade ago, I aimed too high when I fell for my brother's best friend. So I settled for someone else. And then got dumped. And now I'm dangling from a fence waiting...

It's winter in New York City, and Rufus O'Callaghan is trying to make things work. He's still got his job as a confidential informant, and he's still got Sam Auden. The ex-Army drifter has moved in with...

A search and rescue operation during a bitter blizzard in Iceland quickly turns to terror as the team encounters more than just lost tourists in the novelette, What Protects Our Heritage. This and other...

The stunning sequel to Talonsister, full of romance and treachery, powerful magic and devastating choices. Perfect for fans of Andrea Stewart, John Gwynn and Samantha Shannon.The Othanim have conquered...

In a town where magic is alive, love is the most powerful spell of all.IyonnaThanksgiving is supposed to be a time of joy, but this year, my magic is spiraling out of control. As I scramble to fill orders...

Is it Ann's imagination, or is the terrifying Marquess...flirting with her? Miss Ann Truesdale must make a match this season, but how can she expect any man to view her as a wife when they all see her...

Welcome to Bulari!The Bulari Saga Travel Guide is a collection of short stories, essays, alternate point-of-view scenes, recipes (recipes!) and more goodies from the world of the Bulari Saga. Join fan-favorite...

An explosive blast kills two people. Firebombs and another blast follow the blast. Jody Tyler, the bull in the China shop, is called to assist in investigating these murders in a small town.This investigation...

From Richard Paul Evans, the New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Promise and The Christmas Box—“the most popular holiday tale since Tiny Tim” (Newsweek)—a new novel celebrating the life-changing...

Who rescued who? In California's Central Valley in 1953, the love of a neglected dog helps an abused girl find healing, and the caring family she never had.Bet Carter's stepfather is a conman with a history...

Silvey Rhoades is a living miracle, having survived being hurled a mile by a tornado. But her recovery has drawn the wrong kind of attention. She's uncovered a dangerous secret tied to forgotten technology,...

In book 3 of the Love is Worth Fighting For series, can a firefighter with kind eyes and a warm personality ever find true love?Can a woman whose been betrayed by her other half and tossed to the side...

ONCE THEY INVITE YOU IN, THERE'S NO ESCAPE…It's tourist season in Cornwall, but beneath the bright facades and crowded beaches, a chilling darkness waits to welcome new followers.Years ago, twins Morgan...

Amidst the enchanting snowfall and twinkling candlelight of Regency England's holiday season, a tale of redemption and reawakened hearts unfolds in Au Revoir, My Duke. Lady Charlotte Ashbourne stands...

Luke loves his seasonal job as Jolly Elf at the mall's Santa display. It suits his sweet and joyful nature and compliments his summer landscaping job perfectly. This year there's a new man playing Santa...