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In 1900, a mere 35 years after the Civil War had ended the practice of one human being owning another, Pauline Hopkins, black and female, published Contending Forces, whose rediscovery here shocks us into recognition that our national literature does indeed con­tain examples of black awareness and pride. Like Harriet Beecher Stowe, Pauline Hopkins writes of the injustices suffered by blacks at the hands of whites. But her novel penetrates deeper than Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

A conference of European nations is being held in the Hague. England has not been invited to attend. Some think war is about to break out. Mr. John P. Dunster, an American, is traveling to the Hague with an important document that may prevent the outbreak of war when he mysteriously disappears after a train wreck in England. Richard Hamel is asked by the British government to attempt to solve the mystery of Dunster’s disappearance and prevent the outbreak of war in Europe.

A beautiful, intelligent young woman – is she a traitorous spy or a patriot?

Havoc occurs when European countries are discussing covert alliances. The story revolves around the creation of a secret alliance between Germany, Russia, and Austria. The English hope to split Russia away by holding the Czar to his previous public commitments, but they need proof of what was done to create the pressure. All the pressures that lead to WWI are there, but the intrigues and secret treaties create an interesting background to the twists and turns of the plot.

Michael Berrington is a bachelor leading a quiet life in London. Overhearing a conversation at his club one day, he becomes interested in a discussion regarding a man named Gastrell. Gastrell is somewhat of a mystery to the club members in spite of his renting a house from one of them. Berrington’s interest in Gastrell intensifies as his fiancé, Dulcie Challoner, befriends a wealthy widow, Mrs. Connie Stapleton who evidently has some type of relationship with Gastrell.

A former defense attorney turned righteous crusader is the hero of this blockbuster novel from an early master of the thriller genre. A businessman is found stabbed through the heart, the obvious suspect his partner: Oliver Hilditch, a cold-eyed fellow with a paper-thin alibi. Hilditch seems destined for the gallows, but he is saved by brilliant defense attorney Francis Ledsam, who uses every legal trick he knows to free his client.

It is during World War I. A chemist, Sandy Graham, has discovered a new powerful explosive, but he lets it slip in a London restaurant that he has made the discovery. Graham is ready to join some friends for luncheon at the restaurant but chooses to clean up before joining them. He never comes out of the restroom. Several spies from different governments set out to find him and the formula. This espionage novel is from 1918, but it could just as easily have been from today.

"It is an easy task," Selingman declared. "This young man is your slave. Whatever your daily business may be here, some part of your time, I imagine, will be spent in his company. Let me know what manner of man he is. Is this innate corruptness which brings him so easily to the bait, or is it the stinging smart of injustice from which he may well be suffering? Or, failing these, has he dared to set his wits against mine, to play the double traitor? If even a suspicion of this should come to you, there must be an end of Mr. Francis Norgate."

This is a story of intrigue, unfolding in the author's best style - a thrilling narrative of Jocelyn Thew and the English Service. The reader will follow with avidity the daring moves of Thew from the time he sails from New York on the "City of Boston," accompanied by a dying man and a special nurse in the person of Katharine Beverley, a society girl who is under obligations to Thew.

She had been a gay and irresponsible young creature when he married her, so much so that he had found it expedient to put her on an allowance and ask her not to run up staggering bills in the fashionable shops; which she visited daily, as much for the pleasure of the informal encounter with other lively and irresponsible young luminaries of San Francisco society as for the excitement of buying what she did not want.

Twenty-seven-year old Anne Elliot is Austen's most adult heroine. Eight years before the story proper begins, she is happily betrothed to a naval officer, Frederick Wentworth, but she precipitously breaks off the engagement when persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that such a match is unworthy. The breakup produces in Anne a deep and long-lasting regret. When later Wentworth returns from sea a rich and successful captain, he finds Anne's family on the brink of financial ruin and his own sister a tenant in Kellynch Hall, the Elliot estate.

"The Adventures of Gerard" is a compilation of short stories that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote regarding a French Brigadier named Etienne Gerard who thinks very highly of himself as can be reflected in how he told his stories. The book is divided into chapters containing different segments of his life as a soldier under the leadership of Napoleon together with his personal exploits and the romance that swept his way in between. Typical of war stories, some depicts bloody encounters with his enemies and how he was able to escape those encounters.

Un soir qu'il sort d'un dîner, boulevard Lannes à Paris, un jeune journaliste parisien découvre, par hasard, trois assassins après leur forfait. Par déduction, il découvre le lieu du crime. A la vue de la victime et de son environnement, il décide de falsifier les preuves laissées par les meurtriers et d'en créer de nouvelles qui lui permettraient de réaliser un scoop... Mal lui en prend car il va vivre... l'Épouvante ! qui le mènera à l'échafaud.

From bestselling and prolific author Mary Jane Holmes, Maggie Miller or Old Hagar's Secret COMES a compelling story of deceit, love, misplaced pride and loss of innocence that will keep you in suspense until the very end. And as usual her amazingly real characters will not disappoint. Excerpt: " Mustn't put on airs ! " muttered Hagar, as she left the room. " Just as if airs wasn't for anybody but high bloods ! " And with the canker-worm of envy at her heart she wrote to Hester, who came immediately

The coverup of a murder leads to the search for the dead man's heiress decades later in this delightful 3 part novel by Mary Jane Holmes. Her characters are as always very interesting and realistic. Poor little Bessie is raised in poverty because her mother spends most of her time at the gaming tables of Monte Carlo or Baden Baden while her so called aristocratic father looks down on all menial work. Her wealthy relatives will do nothing to help. Add the love of three men for one girl to the mix and the result is an absorbing historical romance.

Immerse yourself in the idyllic world of Blithedale, a utopian community where a group of like-minded individuals strive to create a society based on mutual respect and cooperation. But as the group becomes more entangled in each other's lives, tensions arise and secrets are revealed. Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Blithedale Romance is a tale of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness that will leave you spellbound.

Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt von Nathaniel Hawthorne, einem der bedeutendsten Schriftsteller des 19. Jahrhunderts in Amerika. Seine zeitlosen Erzählungen voller Geheimnis und Romantik fesseln auch heute noch die Leser mit ihren komplexen Handlungssträngen, reichen Symbolen und lebendigen Charakteren. Hawthorne war ein Meister des Geschichtenerzählens mit einer einzigartigen Fähigkeit, die menschliche Psyche zu erforschen und die Komplexitäten menschlicher Emotionen zu vermitteln.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "The Spoils of Poynton" by Henry James. This audiobook invites you into the intricate world of estate ownership and the fierce battle for a collection of priceless antiques. James' narrative is a masterful exploration of human desires, the clash of aesthetics, and the consequences of obsession. With its rich character development and psychological insight, the story offers a thought-provoking examination of the lengths to which people will go to protect their cherished possessions.

Immerse yourself in the romantic allure of "Lady Barbarina" by Henry James. This audiobook whisks you away to the elegant world of British aristocracy, where love and societal expectations collide. Through the eyes of the charming American protagonist, you'll experience the contrasts between Old World traditions and New World perspectives. James' exquisite storytelling delves into the complexities of identity, culture, and personal desires.

Enter the compelling realm of "The Pupil" by Henry James. This audiobook immerses you in the complex relationship between a young tutor and his enigmatic pupil. As James navigates the themes of innocence, manipulation, and intellectual awakening, you'll be captivated by the interplay of power and vulnerability. Through the intricate narrative, the story delves into the clash of personal ambitions and the allure of mentorship. With its exploration of human psychology and the intricacies of human connections, it offers a profound reflection on the dynamics of education and influence.