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The Elephant Never Forgets – ebook
Ethel Lina White
The First Time He Died is a mysterious novel written by Ethel Lina White. Charlie Baxter was successful among women and rather easily managed the money, which he inherited. However, the money began to run out. And he decided to insure himself and fake his death. The most interesting thing happens after his „"death"”.Data dostępności:
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The Hills of the Dead – ebook
Robert E. Howard
In a world ruled by piracy, stalked by vampires, peopled by cities of the inhuman, he stood tall amid the terrors of the Dark Continent. Kane, a man of savage and unconquerable courage, strode deep into the jungles, forever slashing his diamond-edged rapier as evil guided the creatures of the night toward him. Wicked whispers of death touched him. Haunted horrors of the world beyond life reached for...Data dostępności:
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Frank Merriwell’s Triumph – ebook
Burt L. Standish
In Frank Merriwell’s Triumph, we see our hero’s determination. As he without hesitation solves problems with bad guys who are older than him. This is another story about Frank’s bold actions. He never ceases to amaze everyone by going to insane deeds.Data dostępności:
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Cleopatra – ebook
Georg Ebers Mary J. Safford
Two lovers, Antony and Cleopatra want to be together despite everything. But it can not be so simple. The hero may die to be buried next to the woman he loved until the last hour. His desire was fulfilled, and love, as it turned out, never dies.Data dostępności:
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Lady Susan – ebook
Jane Austen
Lady Susan is a short epistolary novel by Jane Austen, possibly written in 1794 but not published until 1871. This early complete work, which the author never submitted for publication, describes the schemes of the title character.Data dostępności:
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The Author of Beltraffio – ebook
Henry James
In this story, a mother allows her only child, a seven-year-old boy, to die of diphtheria only so that he will never be subjected to the corrupting influence of the books written by his father, which she deeply condemns. Anyone who imagines motherly love and at least once saw the torment of a child restlessly darting in his crib, fighting for every breath, would never have invented such a monstrous...Data dostępności:
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The Old Secretaire – ebook
Fred M. White
In Woodside Manor, there was an old servant – a terrible man, almost ninety years old, with thick white eyebrows and sharp black eyes – who recalled the tragedy – Silas Brooks, the valet of the unfortunate Arundel Secretan. But even he never spoke about it, but only listened when the story was mentioned with suspicion and hatred, flashing in his evil dark eyes. The servants said he was crazy – that...Data dostępności:
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The Captives – ebook
Hugh Walpole
Strikingly bright characters. Such a well-designed image of moods, places and feelings. Maggie Cardinal’s father dies very suddenly, leaving her alone, not very upset, since he never showed special love for her. She is „strange”, „misunderstood” a captive in a world in which others fit in, but she does not.Data dostępności:
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The Awkward Age – ebook
Henry James
The Aawkward age nonetheless analyzes the English character with great subtlety. The Awkward Age, which is highly praised for its natural dialogue and the subtlety of the sensation that it conveys, illustrates Conrad’s remark that James never dwells in deep darkness or in strong sunlight. But he feels deep and bright every gentle shade.Data dostępności:
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Almayer’s Folly – ebook
Joseph Conrad
Almayer is a European by nature who never lived in Europe. He has to marry the adoptive Malay daughter of another European, who promises Almayer a rich life. But the European does not keep his word. The main character gets depressed. But the story revolves around the stupidity of Almayer’s life and the stupidity of Europeans, who believe that they are superior to others.Data dostępności:
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