A Bid for Fortune - formato 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,...

Excerpt: ...that I should not in any way associate him with the plot. The following day was spent for the greater part in making further inquiries in Hatton Garden, and among the various Dutch merchants...

Wilfred Bruce and Doctor Nikola set off for Tibet in search of a secret society "ten times as powerful as any government or priesthood in the world." Its members can extend life, perform magic, and raise...

Doctor Nikola sets out on another adventure, which this time leads him to Venice. There he meets the old acquaintance – Richard Hatteras – whose fiancée Nikola had kidnapped, and time hasn't resolved...

Doctor Nikola has finally found the secret to immortality, but he hasn't put it to the test yet. He needs someone who can help him conduct some experiments. Doctor Ingleby seems to be the perfect choice...

Doctor Nikola and Richard Hatteras meet for the first time. Doctor Nikola is a mysterious evil mastermind. Richard Hatteras, on the other hand, is an ordinary Australian sailor. Doctor Nikola has a plan...

Doctor Nikola meets Gilbert Pennethorne, an ordinary man whose life has gone downhill. He was tricked by his former boss who stole information about the location of a gold mine. Gilbert is determined...

Doctor Nikola's goal in life is to achieve world domination and immortality. When he finds out that a secret society in Tibet is way more powerful than any other human being or government on the planet,...

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FIRST and foremost, my name, age, description, and occupation, as they say in the Police Gazette. Richard Hatteras, at your service, commonly called Dick, of Thursday Island, North Queensland, pearler,...

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Pharos is a very old Egyptian, at least ninety-years old, extremely knowledgeable about Egyptian antiquities. He meets Sir William Betford, a peer living in England, who owns an extensive collection of...

Meg Mackintosh has dreamed of Gregor Grant ever since her father acquired his former lands in Glen Dhui. But when she asks him for his help against the threat of a powerful neighbour, she realises the...

"Bird in the Cage" weaves a complex narrative of espionage, murder, and quantum technology. As part of an elite IP Crime Strike Force, NYPD lieutenant Max Valentin is in a relentless pursuit to outwit...

Feeling drained from continual giving without reciprocation? Whether you're the dependable friend, the dedicated colleague, or the supportive family member always there in times of need, "Uplifting the...

Salvatore is a Italian mafia and police has seezed his business. If he does not get it clear then it will lead him to loss of million. He approches the lawyer who has a record of winning every case in...

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Autumn Rooney has a great idea. Newly promoted to VP of Commercial Development at MidWest Growth & Progress, she's convinced her twentieth-century relic of a boss to fund her new "Heartland Homesteads"...

A mesmerizing tale of miracles, mysteries, and a young woman's unique gift. As the dust of the Depression settles over the landscape, a traveling revival brings hope to the downtrodden, led by the charismatic...

Royal gryphons almost killed her brother. Now the queen demands that she train to fight with them. When a royal gryphon nearly kills her brother, two things become clear to nineteen-year-old Farren Blackburn:...

Your steamy, wolf shifter fated mates paranormal romance adventure awaits! In a world where wolf shifters turn feral without their fated mates, one cursed pack is running out of time... Deputy Zane Matthews,...

Kierra Jones is on the run.She has lost everything and her former employer is intent on hunting her down. Injured and desperate, she crashes into the past.Serena discovers and helps Kierra despite her...

Her recipe calls for a pinch of pretend. His dash of desire brings the heat! Jacqui Chou is sugar and spice and—at first impression—not so nice. But as a former bomb squad expert, I like to play with...

The Laird of BlackHaven is one of Scotland's fiercest and bravest warriors. Teagan lives for God, his clan, and his country, in that order. an opportunity arose for Teagan and his clan folk to journey...

Can a one night stand introduce you to your soulmate? Micah George doesn't date. Between single-handedly raising a teenager, supporting her speech therapy clients and getting through the week with her...

Decadent cyberpunk cities. Greek mythology and giant mechs. Hades and Persephone as never seen before. For generations, colossi have besieged the gates of Elysium. Each day, the city's fall looms closer. As...

Heaven is on the brink of chaos, and Elysia's heart as well. The Withering, a devastating illness that once ravaged Heaven during The War, has returned with a vengeance, shattering Vigilis and laying...

'Death opens an eye. It changes everything. It changed me. Nothing looks the same any more.' The discovery of a secret disk leads Moth, a young technician, to believe that, contrary to the official line...

He told you that I died and you believed him. Why? Haven't you learned not to trust his lies? Haven't you seen what he's done to us—all of us? He's ruined so many lives, including mine, and we still love...

The Bouquet of Glowing Rose and Lotus Flowers is a bundle of stories that are about Internal struggles when alone, Unspoken love and a life of being reborn from the beginning. "Surviving The Region of...

Step into the world of wonders and let this collection of five wondrous tales transport you into magical realms where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. Follow a witch on her journey to confront her...

Jing Rong learned of the tragedy that befell the Lin family. When she arrived, their ancestral home lay in ashes. For two days, she lingered near the remnants, until she stumbled upon the beggar-like...

In the tranquil town of Leatherwood, where ancient forests whisper secrets and the full moon holds sway, an extraordinary tale of destiny and romance begins. Lee Everheart, a young woman with a yearning...

When a medical school graduate's engagement contract is publicly torn apart by her wealthy fiancée, she vows to rise above the humiliation. Enter Dr. fang, a brilliant physician with a mysterious past....

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In the depths of the Whispering Woods, where shadows dancedamong the ancient oaks and whispers carried on the wind, therestood a sanctuary known as the Moonlit Treehouse.

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Shawn Abbot reaches Sirius with a stolen ticket to visit his grandfather's tomb. The meeting with other destitute Humanoids gives him the idea to seal from the rich to give to the poor, including themselves.Follow...

A noblewoman in disgrace, three countries on the brink of war, a fierce military dragon and his clever, handsome mate…lives forever changed and nations reforged!Baroness Agadart ver Kleelan of Kaaltendt...

My wedding was the happiest of my young, stupid life. The marriage? It began my utter misery as my husband stripped me down to nothing. I lost my sister, my family, my friend, and my pride, shackled by...

Gabriel Devereaux returns to his family's decaying plantation after the Civil War, burdened by physical and emotional scars. The once-majestic estate, now shrouded in neglect and haunted by dark secrets,...