227 results for "Literature"

A Renegade and Other Tales

Wolfenstein, Martha
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Kessinger Publishing, LLC 2003-06-26 320 pages

The Best British Short Stories of 1922 the Best British Short Stories of 1922

OBrien, Edward J.,Cournos, John
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Kessinger Publishing, LLC 2010-05-23 308 pages

The Golden Beast

Oppenheim, E. Phillips
Dive into the suspenseful realms of "The Golden Beast," a 1926 mystery thriller penned by the prolific British writer E. Phillips Oppenheim. Renowned for his bestselling novels that soared in popularity during the interwar years, Oppenheim weaves a gripping tale that unfolds against the backdrop of a Norfolk country estate owned by the Honerton family. The story kicks off with the accidental death of Lord Honerton's son, leading to a tragic sequence of events. Seeking justice, Lord Honerton forces the execution of the gamekeeper who objected to his romantic pursuits with his daughter. A haunting curse befalls the family, and years later, the youngest son vanishes without a trace, confounding the efforts of Scotland Yard to locate him. "The Golden Beast" takes readers on a rollercoaster of suspense and mystery, exploring the repercussions of a family's dark secrets. Oppenheim's masterful storytelling keeps you on the edge of your seat, unraveling a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of justice, tragedy, and the enigmatic ties that bind a family.
Independently published 2024-02-19 223 pages