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With vivid descriptions of hostile mountains in Kentucky and tough people of the area this is a heart-rending tale. An action-packed narration that grasps the attention from the beginning. Captivating!

This collection of essays brilliantly reflects the amazing talents of Jerome K. Jerome. He satirizes and derides the attitudes and values of his times. The work comments on the life around and the vanity of the elite. In his humorous style he renders an array of colours to all his descriptions. Amazing!

The struggles and hard work of the female protagonist are elucidated in detail in this work. Gaskell has delineated the characters in an astounding fashion. That left alone a woman can conquer her fears and set records of bravery has been narrated. Captivating!

Anthony Trollope shares with the readers the predicaments and blessings of his life. He shares his views on people and events as well as the motives and effects of all his writings. The book recounts the days of his life and provides a key to understand the writer's works.

In this book Gaboriau has skilfully captured the essence of mystery and adventure. With many twists and turns the book engrosses the reader to the very end. The author's imagination lends beauty to every facet of the narrative. Captivating!

Set in the backdrop of Paris The House of the Wolf is an engrossing story about massacre. Weyman narrates about terror and horror residing in France at the time of St. Bartholomews Day at Massacre. The twists and turns of the plot are presented in an amazing manner. Captivating!

Written in Chekhov's signature style these letters ascertain his undisputable status as master of the written word. Besides dealing with personal matters they also offer an interesting commentary on his various works as well as the political and social scenario of that age. Chekhov's characteristic blend of vivid narration and wit makes them a pleasure to read.

The "Fables" is a collection of short stories and imaginative creations. At times it revolves around some characters of his previous books and at times, other new characters are employed. The stories give simple and short moral lessons to its readers. Mesmerizing!

Alexandria and Her Schools" by Kingsley is a collection of lectures that dwell on the history of Alexandria. The lectures present one man's foresight and vision to make Alexandria the seat of three different cultures and to make it into one unique place. Stimulating!

This is a collection of short stories set in the backdrop of Northern California. The stories cover the cultural and social issues of the region. In a brilliant manner the characters are depicted in their true surroundings. The mystery and splendour of the area is evident from every story hence making each of them unusually engrossing!

Published in 1852, William Makepeace Thackeray's Men's Wives showcases Mr. Walker, who, after pondering over the beauty of a theatre actress, approaches her and makes several attempts to get information about her. Discovering the reality of the heroine, he is then caught up in distressing circumstances. The narrative also reveals the tragic relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Frank Berry.

A marvellous collection by Harte in which each story is brimming with action and adventure. A deep atmosphere of foreboding pervades these narratives. However the heroic actions of central characters shine and sparkle through this darkness of the surrounding scenes. Astounding!

Mrs. Lirriper's Lodging" unwaveringly presents Charles Dickens' idealistic approach. It tells the story of an affectionate humanistic lady Mrs. Emma Lirriper. She has come out of the pit of suffering and distress with new optimistic vision. The story beautifully intertwines the themes of humanism faith in the final outcome of human endeavor and a need to trust in fellowmen.

The sins of the fathers upon the children, unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me." Erema - My Father's Sin (1877), is a romantic novel by R.D. Blackmore. There is a daughter's quest to clear her father's reputation from the accusation of parricide. Though the chief...