This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names - Little Women [Louisa May Alcott] - Sense and Sensibility [Jane Austen] - Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy) [J.M. Barrie] - Cabin Fever [ B. M. Bower] - The Secret Garden [Frances Hodgson Burnett] - A Little Princess [Frances Hodgson Burnett] - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland [Lewis Carroll] - The King in Yellow [Robert William Chambers] - The Man Who Knew Too Much [Gilbert Keith Chesterton] - The Woman in Whi...

In 11 CE, the Yellow River broke its banks and drowned the farmland of eastern China. By 17 CE, the displaced and desperate had begun to fight back.The Red Eyebrow Rebellion — named for the paint its fighters daubed across their faces to distinguish friend from enemy — was among the most extraordinary popular insurgencies in Chinese imperial history. Born in the flooded lowlands of Shandong, built by a coalition of fishing communities and dispossessed farmers under Fan Chong's tact...

The book is named after a fictional play with the same title which recurs as a motif through some of the stories. The first half of the book features highly esteemed weird stories, and the book is described by S.T. Joshi as a classic in the field of the supernatural. There are 10 stories, the first four of which, "The Repairer of Reputations", "The Mask", "In the Court of the Dragon" and "The Yellow Sign", mention The King in Yellow, a forbidden play which induces despair or madness in tho...

The Tree of Heaven by Robert William Chambers is a richly woven novel that blends romance, drama, and emotional introspection against the backdrop of early 20th-century social life. Known for his elegant prose and ability to capture both beauty and melancholy, Chambers crafts a story that explores love, ambition, and the quiet tensions between personal desire and societal expectation. At the heart of the narrative is a journey of self-discovery, where characters are often torn between duty...

The Mystery of Choice by Robert William Chambers is a reflective and atmospheric work of fiction that explores the complexities of human decision-making, fate, and consequence. Known for his elegant prose and psychological insight, Chambers weaves a narrative that examines how seemingly small choices can shape the course of a life in unexpected and profound ways. The story follows characters who find themselves at pivotal moments, where decisions must be made under uncertainty, emotional t...

The story centers around the lives of Scottish Covenanters, a group of Presbyterian dissenters who faced brutal repression under the rule of King Charles II and later James II. The protagonist, often depicted as a courageous and resilient individual, represents the spirit and struggle of the Covenanters during this tumultuous period.As the narrative unfolds, the characters endure hardship and persecution, showcasing their steadfast faith and determination to resist religious and political ...

My name is William Robert (Tosh) Plumlee, but over the years and across many sensitive operations (as we call them) for the US military, CIA and other departments of the Federal government, I' ve been assigned many aliases. Some like William ' Buck' Pearson, Juan Cabrillo, John Rawlins and John James Rollins and James Plumley can be found in public records. Others remain unknown and are classified. And there are more assigned aliases that I no longer remember. I' ve spent most of my eighty...

After a financial collapse destroys his inheritance, James Edgerton returns to New York to rebuild his life, only to find his apartment occupied by Diana and Silvette Tennant, two orphaned sisters who rented it in good faith. Forced into an uneasy partnership, they navigate misunderstandings, shifting social status, and shared uncertainty. Through wit, resilience, and growing affection, their lives intertwine, revealing how loss can open unexpected paths to connection and renewal.

Set in a sunlit coastal setting, the novel follows Hamil, a reflective young man whose quiet day by the sea is transformed after he rescues a mysterious swimmer he calls Calypso. Their playful yet probing exchanges reveal contrasting views on love, freedom, and connection. As romance and adventure unfold, Hamil navigates social expectations and desire, discovering how fleeting encounters can shape identity and awaken deeper emotional truths.

In this 1902 heroic romance, American Revolution hero George Ormond's love for Dorothy Varick is tested as their lives are disrupted by war. Set in New York, the novel explores themes of loyalty, love, and honor amidst the chaos of conflict, weaving a story of courage and sacrifice as their relationship is challenged by the turbulent political climate of the era.

An American woman trained in dark mystic arts by the Yezidee cult in Asia, escapes only to be hunted in New York by its malevolent leader, Prince Sanang—“The Slayer of Souls.” With global domination in his sights, Sanang deploys occult forces to eliminate Tressa, the one person who can thwart his plan. Aided by Secret Service agent Victor Cleves, Tressa wages a psychic and magical battle against her former captors in a high-stakes clash of good versus evil, weaving espionage, supernatural ...

The Danger Mark follows Geraldine Seagrave, a wealthy young New York socialite and orphaned twin, who struggles with a secret, lifelong alcohol addiction. Raised in a restrictive, affluent environment, she and her twin brother Scott are later shocked to discover that their family's executor has squandered their fortune, forcing them to re-examine their futures.