Three Investigations of One Crime - format ePub

Two very different powers oppose each other, and each seeks to gain absolute hegemony in the world. One power is poor and spiritual. The other power is rich and pragmatic. Both powers manage to create...

Ancient people on Earth lived primitive and poor lives, they did not know how to use fire, they knew neither agriculture nor crafts. People lived in caves, hunted animals, gathered berries and roots....

Intending to reward the four inhabitants of Paradise for their righteousness, the angel Michael offers them resettlement on Mars, where people like those on Earth live. The righteous accept the offer....

The story humorously tells about the life and struggles of Leviathan. The giant speaks of his extraordinary perfections: enormous size, unprecedented beauty, and keen intelligence. Leviathan initiates...

This narration is about love and war. Ukraine, 17th century.A young boy, a Jew, fell in love with a Cossack girl, and she responded to him with hot feelings. Their passion was not destined for a happy...

The events of the book took place two centuries ago. Educated European Jews, the enlighteners, laughed at the ignorance of their Ukrainian tribesmen, the simple hasids. Other opponents of the hasids were...

The great love of a youth and a girl ends in tragedy - both are burned in the flames of a merciless war between common sense and insanity. The fate of other main characters involved in the irreconcilable...

Two old men, both the God-fearing righteous from the same town, enter Paradise. On Earth they were ideological opponents, but life in Paradise reconciled them and they became friends. They meet a young...

Shlomo suffers a great grief, for which he is himself to blame, but sincerely repentant. He knows the story of Frankenstein, an evil and vengeful monster created by the imagination of a writer. Shlomo...

Hasids Shlomo and Shmulik tell each other their dreams. Incredible adventures happen to the heroes of the narrative in their night visions. They were first in England, then on a distant star and always...

The author tells the famous Biblical legend of the hero Samson in a new way. There is room in the story not only for Delilah, Samson's beloved, but also for his parents, his wife, and the angel who guided...

The narrative is based on the Biblical legend of a hero named Jephthah. In order to gain God's support, the military leader swore to sacrifice to Him the person who would be the first to congratulate...

The main heroes of the narrative are: Korach, Pharaoh's fabulously wealthy accountant; Moses, the ruler over the Jewish people; Aharon, the high priest. The Jews, fleeing Egyptian slavery to the Promised...

Herod (Ordos), king of ancient Judaea, the eastern provincia of the Roman Empire, was born in 73 BC and died in 4 BC. Herod was a loyal vassal of the emperors, but he also loved his people. He believed...

The reader learns of the brilliant beginning of the Jewish sage Matan's career, of his happy marriage, of his family, and of his and his wife's bitter old age. The children, whom the father and mother...

The king's wife loved flowers, but she had no land to grow them. There was a peasant's vineyard adjoining the king's house. She thought she should buy this land and make a flower garden. The king offered...

A satirical tale of a confectioner whose ambition is only matched by his lack of scruples, this story exposes the comedic yet dark underbelly of greed. The arrival of a dim-witted brother threatens to...

A diligent carpenter's life is shattered by the reckless actions of a young squire and a naive dairymaid in this lush, tragic pastoral. The narrative weaves a complex tapestry of rural community life,...

A young man uncertain of his origins and a spirited woman trapped in an oppressive marriage find their paths crossing in a search for meaning. This profound novel delves into the complexities of Jewish...

Politics and passion intersect in a small English town as a fiery radical fights for the working class while navigating a tangled inheritance plot. The story moves beyond mere electioneering to question...

A sprawling web of provincial life captures the failed dreams and imperfect marriages of a community on the brink of reform. Through the lens of a young idealist and a frustrated scholar, the novel examines...

Set in Renaissance Florence, this historical romance follows a young woman's intellectual and spiritual journey amidst the turmoil of Savonarola's rise. Betrayal and political chaos force her to forge...

Three distinct stories of rural clergy reveal the extraordinary sorrows and redemptions hidden within ordinary lives. From the gossip of a small town to the private anguish of a misunderstood curate,...

A man cursed with the ability to foresee the future and hear the thoughts of others finds himself trapped in a nightmare of isolation and horror. This Gothic departure from realism dives into the dark...

A solitary weaver, embittered by betrayal and obsessed with his hoard of gold, finds his life transformed by the arrival of an orphaned child. This heartwarming fable explores the healing power of human...

The bond between a brother and sister is tested by family disgrace, financial ruin, and the rigid expectations of rural society. As they navigate the turbulent waters of growing up, their loyalty is strained...

Focusing on the intense and often volatile relationship between two siblings, this narrative captures the raw emotions of childhood and the pain of growing apart. It is a study of loyalty and misunderstanding,...

Godwin Peak, a man of humble origins and fierce intellect, wages a desperate war against the rigid class structures of Victorian England. Driven by ambition yet haunted by shame, he constructs a double...

A young governess faces a life-altering choice when a marriage proposal forces her to confront her duty, her desires, and the class divide. The story paints a delicate picture of the struggle between...

Richard Mutimer rises from the working class to lead a socialist movement, but sudden wealth tests his ideals and integrity. As industrial unrest boils over, personal ambition clashes with political cause,...

In a bid for political success, Denzil Quarrier navigates a minefield of secrets, betrayal, and social expectations in a provincial town. His progressive facade hides a scandalous private life that threatens...

Hilliard, a man trapped in a mundane existence, unexpectedly comes into money and decides to "live" for a year, setting his sights on the enigmatic Eve Madeley. A complex dance of gratitude, debt, and...

The literary world is stripped of its glamour in this ruthless portrayal of writers struggling between artistic integrity and commercial survival. Edwin Reardon fights a losing battle against poverty...

In the sprawling suburbs of London, the Madden sisters face the uncertain future of middle-class spinsterhood amidst a rapidly changing society. Marriage is deconstructed not as a romance, but as a gritty...

Amidst the cynicism of his era, Piers Otway seeks a love that transcends social barriers and imperialist aggression. This narrative stands apart as a rare defense of pacifism and romantic idealism in...

Dyce Lashmar is a charismatic opportunist who borrows ideas as easily as he borrows money to climb the social ladder. His journey through the drawing rooms of the elite reveals a society eager to be deceived...

Escaping the stifling industrial gloom of England, a group of travelers finds liberation and moral confusion under the bright skies of Italy. Old values crumble as art, passion, and freedom challenge...

This collection of short stories illuminates the quiet desperation and fleeting joys of London's overlooked inhabitants. From struggling tutors to impoverished writers, each tale offers a window into...

Confronting the "surplus women" problem of the late 19th century, this story follows the Madden sisters and the fiercely independent Rhoda Nunn. It is a groundbreaking examination of gender roles, debating...

A suburban couple's quiet life is upended when they take in a lodger to make ends meet, leading to a comedy of manners and class friction. The "paying guest" brings unexpected chaos, challenging the household's...

In the smoke-choked slums of Clerkenwell, the struggle for survival strips humanity down to its rawest elements. Characters fight against a destiny dictated by crushing poverty, where hope is a dangerous...

Retiring from a life of literary struggle, Henry Ryecroft finds solace in a rural cottage, reflecting on nature, books, and the passage of time. This semi-autobiographical work moves away from narrative...

Mr. Gammon, a cheerful and energetic commercial traveler, becomes entangled in a mysterious hunt for a missing husband in this buoyant London mystery. Unlike Gissing's typically tragic figures, the characters...

Osmond Waymark seeks to embrace the raw reality of the streets, finding beauty and truth among social outcasts and the "unclassed." His relationship with a woman forced into prostitution challenges every...

Orphaned by a devastating earthquake, young Clare is thrust into a world that tests his gentle nature at every turn. His wanderings expose him to the harshness of humanity, yet he retains an innate goodness...

Little Diamond, a sickly stable-boy, is visited by the mysterious and powerful North Wind, who whisks him away on nocturnal adventures. Together they traverse city streets and metaphysical realms, exploring...