DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING gathers more than a century of Gothic experimentation into a capacious archive of terror, wonder, and psychological disturbance. Its contents range from foundational castle romances, spectral ballads, and Faustian tales to detective mysteries, decadent fantasies, imperial nightmares, and proto-science-fictional horrors. Recurring images—ruined houses, forbidden manuscripts, doubles, revenants, persecuted heroines, and corrupted inheritances—demonstrate how Gothic wr...

Guy Newell Boothby was a prolific Australian novelist and writer, noted for sensational fiction in variety magazines around the turn of the nineteenth century. He lived mainly in England. He is best known for such works as the Dr. Nikola series, about an occultist criminal mastermind who is a Victorian forerunner to Fu Manchu, and Pharos, the Egyptian. Rudyard Kipling was his friend and mentor, and his books were remembered with affection by George Orwell.This book is contained 12 ...

This meticulously edited horror collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: H. P. Lovecraft: The Tomb The Dunwich Horror The Shunned House Bram Stoker: Dracula The Dualists Edgar Allan Poe: The Cask of Amontillado The Mystery of Marie Rogêt The Premature Burial Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The Evil Eye Arthur Machen: The Great God Pan The Terror William Hope Hodgson: The Ghost Pirates The Night Land Algernon Blackwood: The Willows The Wendigo A ...

CONTENTS: ALEXANDER PUSHKIN 1. The Queen of Spades ALGERNON BLACKWOOD: 2. Confession 3. S. O. S. 4. The Wings of Horus ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 5. B. 24 ARTHUR O. FRIEL: 6. The Spider 7. The Vulture ARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH: 8. Statement of Gabriel Foot, Highwayman 9. The Affair of Bleakirk-on-Sands 10. The Countess of Bellarmine ARTHUR STRINGER: 11. The Adolescence of Number Eighty-Seven 12. The Button Thief 13. The Wire-Tappers ARTHUR TRAIN: 14. Extradition 15. The Baron de Ville 16. The Golden To...

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age. Will you support our efforts with a donation ? Guy Newell Boothby , born in Adelaide, was one of the most popular of Australian authors in the late 19th and early 20th century, writing dozens of novels of sensational fiction. A Bid for Fortune, or Dr. Nikola's Vendetta is the first of his series of five books featuring the sinister mastermind Dr. Nikola, a charact...

Guy Newell Boothby, born in Adelaide, was one of the most popular of Australian authors in the late 19th and early 20th century, writing dozens of novels of sensational fiction.A Bid for Fortune, or Dr. Nikola's Vendetta is the first of his series of five books featuring the sinister mastermind Dr. Nikola, a character of gothic appearance usually accompanied by a large black cat, and who has powers of mesmerism.In this first novel, the protagonist is a young Australian, Ric...

The Treasure of Sacramento Nick by Guy Boothby is presented in a clean English digital edition with active navigation. The book belongs to action & adventure and preserves the character of the source text for sustained ebook reading. The opening pages establish the work's atmosphere with this first movement: AWAY on the northern most coast of Australia lies a little world all by itself, and unlike anything else to be found in the whole immemorial East. Its chief centre is in Torres Straits...

"In Strange Company" follows the adventures of the protagonist, who finds himself embroiled in thrilling and perilous situations:Introduction of the Protagonist: The story introduces a character who ventures into the unknown regions of Chile and the Southern Seas, driven by a sense of adventure and discovery.Exotic Settings: The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of diverse and captivating landscapes, from the bustling streets of Chilean cities to the remote islands and waters of the S...

In "A Crime of the Under-seas," Boothby crafts a gripping tale of adventure and intrigue set in the mysterious and often dangerous world beneath the sea. The story typically involves elements of crime, suspense, and exploration, reflecting Boothby's flair for creating thrilling narratives.The plot centers around an audacious crime that takes place under the sea, possibly involving submarines or underwater exploration, which were burgeoning fields of interest during Boothby's time. The nove...

The story begins with Esther, who is raised by her wealthy uncle, Sir Richard Vancourt. Esther is in love with Sir Richard's ward, Gilbert Vaughan, but their relationship faces obstacles due to social expectations and familial interference. When Sir Richard arranges a marriage for Esther with the wealthy but unscrupulous Julian Harnwell, she finds herself torn between duty and her true feelings.As the narrative unfolds, Esther must navigate the complexities of her personal desires and soci...

The story follows the adventures of the protagonist, who is likely a European adventurer or explorer, drawn into a web of intrigue and danger in a remote, exotic location—possibly in the jungles of Borneo or another part of Southeast Asia.The White Devil: The title character, known as the Beautiful White Devil, is a mysterious and seductive woman who captivates and ensnares the protagonist and other characters in the story. Her motives and true nature are ambiguous, adding to the suspense ...

"A Prince of Swindlers" follows the exploits of a charming and resourceful con artist named Sir Hector, who is also known as the Prince of Swindlers. Sir Hector is a master of deception and manipulation, using his wit and skills to carry out a series of elaborate schemes and cons.The novel delves into Sir Hector's various schemes and the impact they have on those around him. Despite his criminal activities, Sir Hector is portrayed with a certain charisma and sophistication, which adds comp...