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Francis Hopkinson Smith's melodramatic novel Felix O'Day was published posthumously in 1915. It deals with and mismatched marriages love and betrayal in New York life. The immature wife of an Irishman Felix has left him for a rich young man. Finding out that the young man she has run off with is a felon Felix decides to find her and help her whether she accepts his help or not.

A morally didactic work the novel was written expressly for the female audience of its time. Revolving around the lives of nine young ladies it follows them in the process of their personality development. As their understanding develops their horizons expand and they see the world through a new perspective. Enlightening!

This inspirational book is about the life of Prince Iosaph who is brought up in the lap of luxury. He sees human sufferings for the first time when he meets a sick old beggar. This encounter leads Iosaph to search for his faith. His quest leads him to Barlaam, a monk, who introduces him to Christianity. Several powerful moments in the book keep the readers engrossed till the end. Enlightening!

The Second in Miss Billy Series Miss Billys Decision is a heart warming tale of love and misunderstandings in love. Billy all grown up in this sequel has to face adversaries in order to win the love of the man she desires. Written in bright and clever style this book completely transforms the reader into the world of Miss Billy and we get to meet her friends and share their adventure.

Part of the Les Rougon Macquart series by Emile Zola; this novel is a bleak but realistic portrayal of the poverty stricken lives of Parisian underclass during late 1800s.The main character Gervaise and her two children are deserted by her lover and hoping for a better life she marries Coupeau. But little does she know that now along with poverty she has to face her husbands Alcoholism as well.

A charming collection of short stories. Bret skillfully interlaces thoughts emotions sentiments and humor. A truly enjoyable!

A superb short story set in the fictional town of Hadleyburg famous for the honesty and sincerity of its citizens. Events take an unexpected turn when a mysterious stranger Robert Preston arrives in town carrying a sack of gold. The story reveals how the apparently earnest people lie and deceive each other in order to claim the gold but end up revealing their true colours. A must-read!

The pieces in Wilkie Collins's My Miscellanies were first published in Household Words and All the Year Round. The collection includes Memoirs of an Adopted Son, the tale of an audacious mugger and the myth of his paranormal birth and demise. The Poisoned Meal is a true story about Marie-Francoise...

In this unique work, Beasley has narrated his travel expedition to California. Through this trip he redefines the personality of Bret Harte and other writers who wrote about this place. He has explained how the landscape inspired these writers and how they created a very romantic place in the coal mines of California.

The story of a man with a harp and a soft voice brining solace to dying people and playing soothing music to premature babies and their anxious parents. It is also the story of his journey from businessman to harpist. Helen Cox is a professor of nursing and brings her research experience to measuring...

An amazing work by Dickens in which the narrator Master Humphrey keeps old manuscripts in an antique clock by the chimney-corner. He starts a little club called Master Humphrey's Clock whose members share their manuscripts with others. His description of different facets of life as well as of his small circle of friends is amazing and will keep you engrossed till the very end.

A spellbinding collection of short stories written by a man of genius. The book is named after The Old Manse, where Hawthorne spent three years with his wife. It has all the flavours to tempt the readers. Its memorable allegories, appealing characterization and pleasing biographical perspective add to the allure. Enchanting!

An exciting and unique work that presents one of the first female detective in English literature. The work presents a strong female protagonist. The characters are beautifully drawn and the astonishing tale is skillfully presented.

This work is bound to influence the readers due to its splendid collection of heart-touching tales. Revolving around the themes of human psyche history and social values the work depicts Tolstoy's interest in genuine and praiseworthy family values. His brilliance is evident from his portrayal of the situations and circumstances. Impressive!