Tadalique And Company: 156 books

Lady Leopolde Wycherly, the present owner and occupant of Wycherly Castle, invites a number of guests to spend the summer season at the castle. Among the invited guests are Basil Montmaur, and Lady Leopolde’s cousin, the current Earl of Templecombe, both of whom are suitors to the Lady Leopolde. The...

At the appearance of an heretofore unknown rival, young Lady Nora Kildare suddenly loses her entitlement to Castle Kildare. Written by Mrs. Harriet Newell (O'Brien) Lewis (1841-1878) and copyright 1870 by Robert Bonner. Also previously printed in serial form as “The Dublin Lawyer.” Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1889 New York printing.

Everyone in Rothsay including old Judge Forrest believes that young Everard Forrest, Esq. will someday marry Beatrice Belknap. But not Everard! Oh, he has always adored her, but as ‘Bee’ is a full year his senior, he cannot fathom the match. Judge Forrest pushes the issue, and Everard loses his...

Two well-meaning dear ladies and a would-be novelist open a private school for philanthropists. Written by Arthur Henry Veysey. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1899 New York printing.

The story of Sir Henry Morgan and his rise to fame from a young knight to an infamous buccaneer of the Caribbean Sea. Published in the 1800s by Edward Zane Carroll Judson, Sr. (1821-1886) using his pen name “Ned Buntline.” Transcribed and edited from the 1861 edition by Jeffrey Merrow. 80,000 words.

A girl of eighteen espies and becomes infatuated with a handsome member of the church choir. Written entirely in verse, by Celia E. (Celia Emmeline) Gardner (1844―), and copyright 1871. Transcribed by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1871 Carleton edition. 326 pages; 78,000 words.

Trusting that he acts in the best interest of all involved, Doctor Seton tells young Eglantine that her poor infant child has died, but secretly gives it to another grieved patient who has actually lost her newborn. And so the young heir continues to live without the knowledge of his regal parents. Written...

“Brandon Coyle’s Wife” resumes the stories of Valdimir Desparde and Brandon Coyle from where it paused at the conclusion of “A Skeleton in the Closet.” Written by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth (1819–1899) and first Copyright in 1878. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey...

Bitter hatred of Robert Ellerton, Sr. by the elder Ralph Moulton disrupts the lives of Robert “Robbie” Ellerton, Jr. and his darling, Dora Dupont. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1892, 1883, 1898 by Street and Smith. Transcribed...

Finding true love is seemingly a life-long challenge for Malcomb Argyle, the heir-apparent of his family estate. And which of the various devious characters will eventually assume the title role? Written in 1860 by the Mrs. Mary Virginia (Hawes) Terhune, a.k.a Marion Harland, (1830 – 1922),...

Thirteen-year-old Dell is discovered toiling for her very existence at a St. Augustine boarding-house, before being befriended by the Lancasters, who take her home with them and raise her as their own daughter. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1891 by Street and Smith. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow  

A Woman's Faith a Sequel to Nameless Dell. The continued story of Dell Lancaster and her close friend Edith is resumed from where it was abruptly suspended in the final chapter of Nameless Dell. At Dell's bidding, Mr. Schaffler had offered her a trial at stage performance. Written by...

The tale of the young orphan Genevieve Laglorieuse, her parentage, how she came to be raised in a Maryland convent, and her influence on the lives of her friends Theodora Shelley, Wakefield Brunton, and Austin Malmaison.  Published in 1857 by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth (1819–1899)  Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1857 Philadelphia print edition.

Although betrothed to his cousin, Miss Carolyn Gower Clifton, of Clifton Place, Captain Archer Clifton, of the ― Regiment of Cavalry, becomes infatuated by Katherine Cavanaugh, a young “mountain girl.” Written by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth (1819–1899) and copyright in 1852 by Deacon...