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The Custom of the Country

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Considered by many to be her masterpiece, Edith Wharton's second full-length work is a scathing yet personal examination of the exploits and follies of the modern upper class. As she unfolds the story of Undine Spragg, from New York to Europe, Wharton affords us a detailed glimpse of what might be called the interior décor of this America and its nouveau riche fringes. Through a heroine who is as ... Read more

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Considered by many to be her masterpiece, Edith Wharton's second full-length work is a scathing yet personal examination of the exploits and follies of the modern upper class. As she unfolds the story of Undine Spragg, from New York to Europe, Wharton affords us a detailed glimpse of what might be called the interior décor of this America and its nouveau riche fringes. Through a heroine who is as
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The Custom of the Country

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Highly acclaimed at its publication in 1913, The Custom of the Country is a cutting commentary on America’s nouveaux riches, their upward-yearning aspirations and their eventual downfalls. Through her heroine, the beautiful and ruthless Undine Spragg, a spoiled heiress who looks to her next materialistic triumph as her latest conquest throws himself at her feet, Edith Wharton presents a startling, ... Read more

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Highly acclaimed at its publication in 1913, The Custom of the Country is a cutting commentary on America’s nouveaux riches, their upward-yearning aspirations and their eventual downfalls. Through her heroine, the beautiful and ruthless Undine Spragg, a spoiled heiress who looks to her next materialistic triumph as her latest conquest throws himself at her feet, Edith Wharton presents a startling,
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House of Mirth

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In 1921, Edith Wharton became the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize, earning the award for The Age of Innocence. But Wharton also wrote several other novels, as well as poems and short stories that made her not only famous but popular among her contemporaries. That included her good friend Henry James, and she counted among her acquaintances Teddy Roosevelt and Sinclair Lewis. ... Read more

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In 1921, Edith Wharton became the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize, earning the award for The Age of Innocence. But Wharton also wrote several other novels, as well as poems and short stories that made her not only famous but popular among her contemporaries. That included her good friend Henry James, and she counted among her acquaintances Teddy Roosevelt and Sinclair Lewis.
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The Bobbsey Twins

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The Bobbsey Twins was written in the year 1904 by Laura Lee Hope. This book is one of the most popular novels of Laura Lee Hope, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally. ... Read more

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The Bobbsey Twins was written in the year 1904 by Laura Lee Hope. This book is one of the most popular novels of Laura Lee Hope, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.
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Mr. Standfast

Courage and Intrigue in the Tense World of Espionage

by John Buchan ...

In "Mr. Standfast," John Buchan weaves an intricate tapestry of espionage and adventure set against the backdrop of World War I. The novel follows Richard Hannay, who, embroiled in the tumult of war, finds himself grappling with themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of conflict. Buchan'Äôs prose is characterized by its crisp, vivid imagery and a brisk narrative style that ... Read more

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In "Mr. Standfast," John Buchan weaves an intricate tapestry of espionage and adventure set against the backdrop of World War I. The novel follows Richard Hannay, who, embroiled in the tumult of war, finds himself grappling with themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of conflict. Buchan'Äôs prose is characterized by its crisp, vivid imagery and a brisk narrative style that
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The Bostonians

by Henry James ...

Originally serialised in the Century Magazine between 1885 and 1886, before being published in book form later that year, The Bostonians is unusual for a James novel in that it is presented as a light social tragicomedy set in America. The plot centres upon what is in effect a love triangle between, on the one side, the lawyer and Civil War veteran Basil Ransom, on the other his cousin Olive ... Read more

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Originally serialised in the Century Magazine between 1885 and 1886, before being published in book form later that year, The Bostonians is unusual for a James novel in that it is presented as a light social tragicomedy set in America. The plot centres upon what is in effect a love triangle between, on the one side, the lawyer and Civil War veteran Basil Ransom, on the other his cousin Olive
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Room Number 3 and Other Detective Stories

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A beautiful young woman is interviewed by Coroner Golden and new Deputy sheriff Mr. Hammersmith. Her mother has been found dead in the nearby forest but the woman alleges they both rented rooms in Three Forks Tavern. The landlord Mr. Quimby deny her story. She describes the room her mother was in but a search reveals no room that matches it. But the sheriff believes her and he insists on staying ... Read more

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A beautiful young woman is interviewed by Coroner Golden and new Deputy sheriff Mr. Hammersmith. Her mother has been found dead in the nearby forest but the woman alleges they both rented rooms in Three Forks Tavern. The landlord Mr. Quimby deny her story. She describes the room her mother was in but a search reveals no room that matches it. But the sheriff believes her and he insists on staying
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Lilith

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We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age. Will you support our efforts with a donation ? Lilith , first published in 1895, tells the story of Mr. Vane, the owner of a library that seems to be haunted by a raven—the ghost of the library's former owner. Mr. Vane eventually follows this strange figure through a ... Read more

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We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age. Will you support our efforts with a donation ? Lilith , first published in 1895, tells the story of Mr. Vane, the owner of a library that seems to be haunted by a raven—the ghost of the library's former owner. Mr. Vane eventually follows this strange figure through a
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The Greystoke Legacy

by Andy Briggs ...

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A Legend RebornRobbie Canler flees to the Congo to escape a dark secret, and finds work with an illegal logging operation. Suddenly, his camp is attacked by a savage force. When Jane Porter, the daughter of the camp's boss, goes missing, the loggers assume bloodthirsty rebel soldiers have kidnapped her. Spurred into action, Robbie sets out alone to find her—completely unaware that he is being ... Read more

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A Legend RebornRobbie Canler flees to the Congo to escape a dark secret, and finds work with an illegal logging operation. Suddenly, his camp is attacked by a savage force. When Jane Porter, the daughter of the camp's boss, goes missing, the loggers assume bloodthirsty rebel soldiers have kidnapped her. Spurred into action, Robbie sets out alone to find her—completely unaware that he is being
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Looking Backwards

by Edward Bellamy ...

Meet Julian West, who falls asleep in Boston for over a hundred years... then wakes to find himself in a futuristic socialist utopia, where people retire at 45 to live out the rest of their lives in leisure. His guide in this brave new America is Doctor Leete, with whom he discusses the wonders he encounters and the perils he envisions. These social-minded dialogues range from discussing religion, ... Read more

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Meet Julian West, who falls asleep in Boston for over a hundred years... then wakes to find himself in a futuristic socialist utopia, where people retire at 45 to live out the rest of their lives in leisure. His guide in this brave new America is Doctor Leete, with whom he discusses the wonders he encounters and the perils he envisions. These social-minded dialogues range from discussing religion,
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The Riddle of the Sands

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by Erskine Childers, Jared Black ...

In "The Riddle of the Sands," Erskine Childers masterfully crafts a gripping espionage thriller set against the backdrop of the windswept coastlines of the North Sea. Written in 1903, the novel blends adventure with intricate political intrigue, embodying the anxieties of Edwardian Britain regarding German maritime expansion. Childers employs a richly descriptive prose style that immerses the ... Read more

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In "The Riddle of the Sands," Erskine Childers masterfully crafts a gripping espionage thriller set against the backdrop of the windswept coastlines of the North Sea. Written in 1903, the novel blends adventure with intricate political intrigue, embodying the anxieties of Edwardian Britain regarding German maritime expansion. Childers employs a richly descriptive prose style that immerses the
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The Old Man in the Corner

by Baroness Emma Orezy ...

"The Old Man in the Corner" is a collection of detective short stories written by Baroness Emma Orczy, first published in 1901. The stories feature an unnamed "old man" who sits in the corner of a London teashop, solving crimes using only his powers of deduction and observation.The format of the stories typically involves the old man discussing various unsolved crimes with a young journalist named ... Read more

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"The Old Man in the Corner" is a collection of detective short stories written by Baroness Emma Orczy, first published in 1901. The stories feature an unnamed "old man" who sits in the corner of a London teashop, solving crimes using only his powers of deduction and observation.The format of the stories typically involves the old man discussing various unsolved crimes with a young journalist named
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