In the quaint coastal town of Kings Cove, a daring smuggler named Captain Jack Mallory operates under the cover of darkness. With his loyal crew and a thirst for adventure, he navigates treacherous waters, evading the watchful eyes of the authorities. But when a mysterious stranger arrives, seeking refuge from a dangerous past, Mallory finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger. As the lines between friend and foe blur, Mallory must confront his own demons and make a choice th...

The Smuggler: The central character is a daring and resourceful smuggler who uses the isolated location of King's Cove to his advantage. Known only by his reputation, he is both feared and respected by the local villagers. The smuggler’s true identity is hidden behind a veil of secrecy, adding to the intrigue of the story.The Old Chapel: The old chapel near King’s Cove is rumored to be haunted and is the subject of many local legends. It is said to harbor hidden treasures and dark secrets ...

We doubt if there is anywhere on the sea board of England another stretch of coast so wild and rugged, and so forbidding of aspect to navigators, as is that of Headlandshire—probably so called because of its numerous bold headlands overlooking the Irish Sea.

Sylvanus Cobb, Jr. (June 5, 1823 – July 20, 1887) was an American writer of popular fiction during the mid-19th century. His work was published in the New York Ledger, The Flag of Our Union, The Weekly Novelette, Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, and elsewhere.In this ebook:Ben Hamed: or, The Children of FateIvan the Serf, or, The Russian and the CircassianOrion the Gold BeaterThe Knight Of Leon

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50 Medieval Historical Novels surveys the medieval past as it has been repeatedly reimagined across romance, adventure, Gothic fantasy, chivalric chronicle, religious allegory, and nationalist historical fiction. Ranging from Arthurian legend and crusading narratives to courtly intrigue, outlawry, and imagined reconstructions of feudal society, the volume places canonical medieval texts beside later works that transform the period into a site of ethical conflict and popular entertainment. ...

He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him. Includes an active table of contents for easy navigation.ContentsThe Yellow Fairy Book (1894)The Lilac Fairy Book (1910)The Brown Fairy Book (1904)The Green Fairy Book (1906)The Orange Fairy Book (1906)The Arabian Nights (1898)The Violet Fairy Book (1901)The Crimson Fairy Book (1903)The ...

Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales, a series of 25 collections of stories for children published between 1889 and 1913, generally regarded as among the richest collections in the English language. Gathered from around the world-from Norse and Icelandic sources, from the Far East, Mideast, Europe, Africa, Australia, and many other areas-these books not o...

Lord Byron's satirical poem 'Don Juan' is based on the legend of Don Juan, which Byron reverses, portraying Juan not as a womaniser but as someone easily seduced by women. It is a variation on the epic form. Byron himself called it an Epic Satire. Byron completed 16 cantos, leaving an unfinished 17th canto before his death in 1824. Byron claimed he had no ideas in his mind as to what would happen in subsequent cantos as he wrote his work.

Classic fairy stories that have been modernized in the English language with derogatory 'old English' removed, so no one can be offended when reading these classic short stories.Many of these stories you may know from cartoons and films, but you will be surprised at how many are actually different to these originals. Many of the fairy tales in this book have different story lines or surprisingly different endings!Dozens of fantastic tales that enter the imagination of the r...

1558: Elizabeth I is on the throne, though still challenged by Mary, and her Protestant faith threatens the Catholic Morland family.The reign of Elizabeth I means that the Morlands must seek new spheres of influence to restore their fortunes. John, heir to Morland Place, rides north to wed the daughter of Black Will Percy, the Borders cattle lord, and learns that the way to win her heart is through blood and battle.His gentle sister, Lettice, has also trave...