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The elusive Pimpernel returns for another swashbuckling adventure in El Dorado. The still-raging French Revolution continues to claim lives, and the shadow of the guillotine draws ever nearer to the young...

It is the early days of the French Republic, and Robespierre's revolutionaries find their wicked schemes repeatedly being thwarted. It appears that Sir Percy Blakeney--the cunning and heroic Pimpernel--is...

More adventures amongst the terrors of revolutionary France. No one has uncovered the identity of the famous Scarlet Pimpernel - no one except his wife Marguerite and his arch-enemy, citizen Chauvelin....

Who is the Scarlett Pimpernel? Will his identity finally be revealed? Will the elusive hero succeed in liberating Marguerite and escaping his pursuers yet again?Find out in 'The Triumph of the Scarlet...

In 'The Life and Exploits of the Scarlet Pimpernel' by Emmuska Orczy, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure through the French Revolution, where a mysterious English nobleman, known as the Scarlet...

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The scene is set in the terrorized Paris of revolutionary France in the 1800’s. During this time period nobody was safe from the horrifying grasp of „Madame la Guillotine” which claimed hundreds of lives...

The late nineteenth and early twentienth century were a fecund period for classical mystery writers. Among the most popular was Baroness Emmuska Orczy. The Old Man in the Corner contains twelve of the...

An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a sequel to The Scarlet Pimpernel. In Eldorado, Sir Percy becomes involved in one of the most famous plots of the French Revolution, the attempt to rescue the...

It is the early days of the French Republic, and Robespierre’s revolutionaries find their wicked schemes repeatedly being thwarted. It appears that Sir Percy Blakeney – the cunning and heroic Pimpernel...

The Old Man in the Corner is an unnamed armchair detective who appears in a series of short stories written by Baroness Orczy. He examines and solves crimes while sitting in the corner of a genteel London...

The Life and Exploits of the Scarlet Pimpernel by John Blakeney is about the life of Sir Percy Blakeney, otherwise known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. Excerpt: "It is with great interest that I have read...

Dans la tourmente de la Terreur, le très british Sir Percy Blakeney vole au secours des aristocrates français. Un classique indémodable du roman de cape et d'épée, indisponible en poche.1792. Paris est...

The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel, first published in 1922, is a book in the series about the Scarlet Pimpernel's adventures by Baroness Orczy. Again Orczy interweaves historic fact with fiction, this...

The Celestial City Baroness Emmuska Orczy - A beautiful young cat burglar is released from prison and flees her former life and criminal family for the Continent where she reinvents herself. Published...

The Divine Folly is a novel about two English brothers traveling across Europe as members of a secret society that is plotting the assassination of Napoleon III.

My Rockstar ex left me a parting gift after our breakup - a bun in the oven.And he just doesn't know it yet.He was my one and only…until he chose his rockstar lifestyle over me.When his tour brought him...

EBook Bundle containing Books One to Three in the Crossroads Keeper series. Greek gods of myth and legend mingle with supernatural creatures of fantasy in this modern series filled with adventure, snarky...

ما هي الصلاة؟الصلاة هي وسيلة للتحدث مع الله وشكره وطلب مساعدته.خطوات الوضوء:الوضوء:قبل الصلاة، نحتاج إلى أن نكون نظيفين، لذلك نقوم بالوضوء.نغسل وجوهنا، ثم أيدينا حتى المرفقين، نمسح رؤوسنا وأقدامنا.خطوات...

From Amazon Bestselling author Melody Klink comes a new series of Cozy Fantasy short stories: Tales of Wayfaring Worlds #1, To Forge Anew. Ligrog Dale was young when she had her first taste of war.As...

Prepare for an epic rockstar romance experience with Off Limits Rockstars — the full Soul Sounds Brothers collection! Dive into these four novels that cover everything from age gaps and fake dating to...

My brother's best friend should come with a warning label…Never give him your V card.Locke doesn't do romantic entanglements that last more than a single song.He doesn't need a girlfriend, especially...

He left me with more than one memorable night.Now a surprise is on the way.One reckless night is all it took to leave me craving his arms and carrying his baby.Too bad he disappeared, and I have no way...

There was one rule and a million reasons not to break it.But one thing was worth risking it all…him.I am having my dream job.And my family needs me to keep this job or they'll end up on the streets.Except...

 In the heartwarming and adventurous tale "Who's a Chicken," readers are introduced to Chicken, an ordinary chicken with extraordinary courage. When a mysterious portal opens in his barnyard, Chicken...

My best friend's brother took my V card four years ago and left a bun in the oven.One night of passion was all it took to change my life forever.He doesn't remember, but I can't forget it.When I'm given...

This anthology of poems invites you to rediscover and reconnect to Love's sacred essence.  It is that which resonates across universes, whilst lying at the heart of your being - mind, body and soul. This...

Fleeing from an unjust death sentence, Linx stumbles upon a mesmerizing land in desperate need of help. As Linx learns more about Pangotha and the corrupted forces attempting to conquer it, she slowly...

A daring lord and a young woman find themselves in peril, igniting a possible romance as they escape to stay alive.A steamy historical suspense romance, about a lord who agrees to help his friends with...

Taking my sister's best friend's V card wasn't part of my plan.An accident almost cost me my life, and I was stuck at my parent's house to recover.I miss the lights, the stage, and my Rock n Roll lifestyle.But...

Never give your V card to a hot Rockstar.He might turn out to be your best friend's ex... and your baby's daddy.I left home to chase big dreams that went up in smoke.One horrible night out leads to me...

Dallas finds himself in a strange, alien landscape, far from any familiar human habitat. Struggling to survive in this enigmatic city, he encounters a mysterious stranger who offers help. Together, they...

Get ready for the ultimate rockstar romance with Babies for the Rockstar Daddies—the complete Spades brothers collection! These four novels offer it all: age gaps, brother's best friends, second chances,...

Prepare to be Swept Away Get ready to be swept away by the lyrical prose, the vivid characters, and the unforgettable atmosphere of rural America in the 1980s. In "Gram's Conbread Voodoo," the past comes...

When life has taught you to hide, can you ever spread your wings and take flight? Writing songs has always been the way that Beatrice Cipriani processes the world around her, but as a painful introvert,...

The song says What A Difference A Day Makes, 24 Little Hours… For Jared and Aimee, it starts with What A Difference 48 Hours Makes. Jared Avery, a charismatic Hollywood mega-star, and Aimee Carlos, a...

In this heartwarming and inspiring tale, follow Derwin, a young soccer enthusiast from a small town, who dreams of finding his place both on and off the field. "From Underdog to Champion: Derwin's Journey"...

Abby O'Malley's life turned upside down when she learned of her grandfather's death. A grandfather she didn't know existed. In his will, he left her O'Malley Island, and in the blink of an eye she became...

In The Shadow of Shani Dev Ji: A Tale of Karma and RedemptionIn the celestial realm, where stars glitter like scattered diamonds, resides Shani Dev, the embodiment of karma. His gaze, an intense indigo,...

Elizabeth Bennet's greatest flaw had always been her pride… The lush hills of Hertfordshire bore witness to a love that bloomed and faded before its time. Elizabeth Bennet, a woman of unmatched intelligence...

"From Blind Faith to Open Heart" is a captivating tale woven with the threads of faith, doubt, and the courage to challenge tradition. It follows Yohan, a young man whose unwavering faith is shaken by...

The book opens with Evelyn giving a captivating lecture at Caltech, immediately showcasing her intellect and passion for physics. The story weaves together Evelyn's personal struggles as a single mother,...

Their home world is safe, but the Enemy is on the move against their allies. Can Tracy, the Hunter, and their small team forstall an entire empire?  Can they manage to hide and protect their allies?...

Contains an introduction and English translations by Francis Booth of Le Mort de Tintagiles, Intérieur, L'Intruse, Les Aveugles and Les Sept Princesses.

A young lady has lost her father and then been deserted by a brother who sold most of the land on the estate. She is in mourning and has no idea how to instruct what is men's business. A second son of...

The story is the reality. inside every human being, a story that he cannot tell anyone about, and whoever sees people's stories, his story will be trivialized for him. This is the importance of drama...