Exploring the murky depths of human ambition and morality, 'The Ebb-Tide: A Trio And Quartette' unfolds within the dynamic realm of late 19th-century maritime literature. This compelling collection offers readers an eclectic mix of narrative styles'—from stark realism to subtle psychological intrigue'—that captures both the mundane and the extraordinary facets of life at sea. The anthology's standout narratives transport readers through a vividly constructed world where fortune and misfort...

The Complete Works of Lloyd OsbourneThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas2 - Love, the Fiddler3 - The Motormaniacs4 - The Queen Versus Billy, and Other Stories

The Complete Works of Lloyd OsbourneThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas2 - Love, the Fiddler3 - The Motormaniacs4 - The Queen Versus Billy, and Other Stories

"The Motormaniacs" is a humorous novel that is set in the early days of the automobile era, a time when the advent of the motorcar was met with both excitement and apprehension. The story revolves around the misadventures of a group of people who become involved in the emerging world of automobiles. It combines elements of comedy, adventure, and satire and provides a glimpse into the early days of motoring when the technology was still new and unfamiliar.Lloyd Osbourne's novel is a light-h...

Adventure awaits the heroes of the story „Absolute Baggage” too, but of a completely different kind – rather funny than dangerous. The book has a certain charm, which cannot but rejoice. After all, she was read thanks to this rather vividly and with great interest. In the preface and annotation, however, it is said that the novel is full of humor. In principle, this is so, but the humor is quite specific.

The motormaniacs follows a group of young adults whose lives unfold against the rise of automobile culture, using this backdrop to explore shifting emotions, social expectations, and the magnetic pull of newfound mobility. The narrative opens with an exchange between two young women discussing an upcoming marriage, using their conversation to reveal underlying tensions, unspoken rivalry, and the lingering effects of past attachments. This interaction blends light humor with moments of hone...

Conspiracy, murder, smuggling, gold and a raging, merciless sea. All this is an exciting novel by the famous English writer R. L. Stevenson „The Wrecker”. Two friends, Dodd and Pinkerton, decide to buy a stranded ship at auction, but its price suddenly increases by 500 times. What is hidden behind this?

Basil Everman encounters Marie de la Londe during a European sojourn and becomes infatuated with her. Despite her distant and sometimes ambiguous behavior, Basil is determined to win her love. As the story progresses, Basil's obsession grows, blinding him to the realities of the situation and the potential consequences of his actions.Basil's pursuit of Marie leads him to neglect his responsibilities and disregard the advice of his friends. He becomes increasingly entangled in a web of emot...

South Seas, Pacific Islands. Fate throws in Tahiti several people from those who are commonly called the „"white trash."” Different in character and origin, they are united by one thing – they are people who are finished for society. But Fate gives them another chance to return to normal.

It was two o'clock in the afternoon, and from her uneasy anchorage in the pass the German man-of-war struck the time, four bells. Overhead the sun shone fiercely through a mist of fire; below, the bay gave back a dancing glare; on the outer reef the long breakers foamed and tumbled, white as far as the eye could reach. From his perch beneath the bows of the Northern Light a sailor, paint brush in hand, was slowly wearing out the day—a brown-bearded, straight-nosed, handsome man of thirty, ...

"The Queen Versus Billy": The titular story follows the misadventures of Billy, a young man who finds himself entangled in a legal dispute with the Queen of a fictional island nation. Filled with humor and wit, the story offers a satirical commentary on the absurdities of the legal system."The Second District Court of Paraguay": In this tale, a group of travelers find themselves caught up in the intrigues of a remote Paraguayan village, where they become embroiled in a courtroom drama unli...

In "Wild Justice," readers are likely treated to a series of thrilling tales set against the backdrop of tropical islands, palm-fringed beaches, and crystal-clear waters. The stories may feature a diverse cast of characters, including adventurers, traders, natives, and pirates, as they navigate the challenges and dangers of life in the South Pacific.Central to the narrative are themes of justice, revenge, and morality. As the characters encounter conflicts and confrontations, they must gra...