A servant tells a new tenant the turbulent and obsessive love story of his landlord -- a story full of generational curses, ghosts, tragedy and the moody Yorkshire moors.
Mary, an orphan, is sent to England to live with her uncle and his son, Colin. While there, she becomes aware of a secret garden no one has seen for ten years.
Alice chases the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole, where she meets the Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts. The sequel, Through the Looking-Glass, finds Alice in a fantastic land where everything is reversed.
The collection includes "Cheap Excursion", "The Kindness of Mrs. Radcliffe", various poems and excerpts from Brief Encounter, Blithe Spirit, Present Laughter, and The Apple Cart.
A weaver wrongly accused of theft finds redemption and purpose in raising an abandoned child, demonstrating themes of community and transformation through love.
A young Saxon noble experiences the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings, navigating loyalty, bravery, and the shifting landscape of medieval England.
The comedic adventures of three friends who embark on a boating trip along the River Thames (and in the sequel a cycling trip through Germany) are filled with humorous mishaps and cultural observations.
Niccolò Machiavelli, an Italian diplomat and political theorist, wrote this book to help royalty make difficult decisions, arguing that the end result may justify immoral methods.
A collection of writings by Anais Nin, exploring themes of sensuality, intimacy, and the complexities of human relationships through her distinct and introspective voice.
This collection includes "A Child's Christmas in Wales and five other poems "Fern Hill", "Do not Go Gentle into that Good Night", "In the White Giant's Thigh", "Ballad of the Long-Legged Bait", and "Ceremony after a Fire Raid".
The thrilling adventures of Captain Nemo and his submarine, the Nautilus, explore the mysteries of the ocean and confront themes of isolation and rebellion.