Saki (H. H. Munro) mastered the art of the biting, elegant short story, skewering Edwardian society with wit sharp enough to draw blood. This sweeping megapack gathers 140 of his finest tales and sketches -- from the mischievous menace of "The Open Window" to the wolfish satire of "Sredni Vashtar" -- alongside his novels and journalism. Unpredictable, darkly funny, and endlessly quotable, Saki's fiction remains one of the great pleasures of English comic literature.

Enter the brilliantly mischievous world of Saki, where elegance, wit, and dark humor meet. Stories and Novels of Saki brings together the celebrated fiction of Saki (Hector Hugh Munro), renowned for his razor-sharp wit, sophisticated humor, and satirical observations of Edwardian society. Saki's stories are populated by eccentric aristocrats, mischievous children, clever outsiders, socialites, eccentric animals, and unsuspecting victims. Behind the polished manners of his characters lies a...

“This is a contractual marriage,” the duke said.“Nice!” the young lady replied. “I’ll take it!”“What…?”Despite Avril’s unique ability, her family has always treated her like a bumbling waste of space. Eventually, her parents force her into a marriage of convenience in her wicked half-sister’s stead. Contrary to the rumors, however, the decrepit, lecherous Duke Lanchester turns out to be a gorgeous young man. Of all ...

Being cooped up indoors has never suited Liddy. But with the threat of harm from the Kingdom of Sahaja still lingering, she has had no choice but to stick close to Freed--in more ways than one. When he suggests they go on a clandestine date in the city, Liddy jumps at the opportunity for some fresh air and fun! The details of their outing remain a secret, yet the closer they get to their final destination, the more strangely her princely fiance begins to act. Just what kind of surprise doe...

Fate has already tested Ji-ah and Kang Dae with secrets and betrayal. But now, love itself becomes their battlefield. As shadows of the past resurface and a storm looms over their fragile bond, survival is no longer about solving mysteries—it's about holding on to each other. Will their love endure the trial, or will the storm tear them apart forever?

Claire’s precious incense burner has been stolen, and Paffuto teeters on the brink of war with Ignice! Together with Vik and her friends, she must join the diplomatic delegation to the empire and brave the tangled web of politics that is the Ignicean court. But when disaster strikes before the delegation even crosses the border, Claire finds herself facing her greatest challenge yet. An amnesiac prince, a sinister prophet, an old friend destined to turn traitor—how can Claire hope to save ...

What ingredients do you need to cure a broken heart? This soul-nourishing comfort read is for anyone who has loved and lost—and wants to love again.Twenty-nine-year-old Momoko has been tragically dumped. She thought her boyfriend was her soulmate. She believed he was going to propose. Instead, he broke things off at a love hotel.So Momoko does what many broken-hearted people do—she gets incredibly drunk. So drunk that she passes out in a nearly empty café. ...

What ingredients do you need to cure a broken heart? This soul-nourishing comfort read is for anyone who has loved and lost—and wants to love again.Twenty-nine-year-old Momoko has been tragically dumped. She thought her boyfriend was her soulmate. She believed he was going to propose. Instead, he broke things off at a love hotel.So Momoko does what many broken-hearted people do—she gets incredibly drunk. So drunk that she passes out in a nearly empty café. ...

Claire Martino has a fairy-tale life anyone would envy, with a noble upbringing, a crown prince for a fiancé, and a promising future ahead of her as Noston’s most powerful mage. That is, until everything crashes down around her when all of the family magical talent goes to her half sister, Charlotte, instead. With her engagement broken and reputation tarnished, Claire flees the only life she’s ever known and sets off on an adventure to find the freedom she’s craved all along. It’s anything...

“‘Family’ should be a place where you and I can feel at ease.”Finally settled under one roof, the gentle-hearted Alpha Haruto and his Omega mate Miyabi are living a sweet and peaceful life side by side. Haruto, smitten with his live-in lover, contemplates their future together, and one word comes to mind: marriage. However, the once-wounded Miyabi—who was abandoned by his family—wonders if that’s the right way to go. Perhaps it’s time to finally put Miyabi’s fears to rest so they c...

"When William Came" is not a work by Saki (the pen name of H.H. Munro). Saki was a British writer known for his short stories and works of humor. "When William Came" is a novel written by H.H. Munro's contemporary, Saki wrote under the pseudonym Saki, and his works include witty and often satirical short stories."When William Came" was written by British author Hector Hugh Munro, who is better known by his pen name, Saki. Saki's short stories often featured humor, satire, and a touch of th...

Six has always been a number we group things around – Six of the best, six of one half a dozen of another, six feet under, six pack, six degrees of separation and a sixth sense are but a few of the ways we use this number.Such is its popularity that we thought it is also a very good way of challenging and investigating an author’s work to give width, brevity, humour and depth across six of their very best.In this series we gather together authors whose short stories both ri...