Tadalique And Company: 156 books

Grazia Kingsley steals away to a nearby village to be quietly and secretly married to her young lover, Lloyd Langham, due to his having been suddenly called away to the West. Surely their parents’ objections will be reconciled once the bare facts are revealed to them. Written by "Mrs. Georgie...

Young Roy Chetwynd, the recently widowed Marquis of Chetwynd, is troubled by the appearance of apparitions resembling Bernice, his dead wife the marchioness.  Written by Harriet Newell O’Brien Lewis (1841-1878), “The Haunted Husband; or, Lady Chetwynd’s Spectre,” was published in serial...

“Adrift in the World” resumes the tale of Beatrix Rohan from from where it paused at the conclusion of “A Vixen’s Treachery.” Agatha Walden is masquerading as Nerea Bermyngham at the Folliott estate, scheming for a love-match with Sir Lionel Charlton. Written by Mrs. Harriet Newell (O'Brien)...

The Lady Beatrice Hampton conceals a mysterious secret from all of society, including her own father. Written by Mrs. Harriet Newell (O'Brien) Lewis (1841-1878) and published in 1869 in serial form in “The New York Ledger,” and “The London Journal,” Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from multiple sources.

While approaching the haunted Egremont estate to meet with intent to wed the young and fair Lady Alexina Egremont, an attempt is made upon the life of Lord Lionel Ashcroft, and the mystery to find and apprehend the unknown assailant ensues. Written by Mrs. Harriet Newell (O'Brien) Lewis (1841-1878) Transcribed...

“Love Before Pride” concludes the story of Walter Loraine and Lady Geraldine Summers from where it paused at the conclusion of “The Belle of the Season; or, The False Heir” Written by Mrs. Harriet Newell (O'Brien) Lewis (1841-1878) and published in 1892 as “Eagle Series” No. 475. 237...

Lord Champney’s fits of jealous rage are fueled by the suspicious actions of his devoted wife, Lady Barbara.  Written by Mrs. Harriet Newell (O'Brien) Lewis (1841-1878) and published in 1870 in serial form in “The New York Ledger,” “The London Journal,” and elsewhere.  Transcribed...

Rosamond Wilchester, the only daughter of the baronet Sir Archy Wilchester may never become the mistress of Wilchester Towers if their devious bailiff succeeds in his devilish plans. A sequel and conclusion to “The Bailiff’s Scheme”. Written by Mrs. Harriet Newell (O'Brien) Lewis (1841-1878) Transcribed...

Blanche Berwyn, if found living, would become the heiress to Thorncombe Manor and all of its holdings. But Blanche’s father George, having been estranged from Lord Thorncombe upon marrying without consent, died abroad many years ago, and little evidence exists now to remotely suggest the whereabouts...

Squire Markham announces that his young, high-spirited daughter is dead and he withdraws from society. A year later, in the midst of a great snowstorm, she appears at his home, quite derange, and bears a baby girl. Cursed by her father, she flees home during yet another great snowstorm. Written...

Neva Wynde's learns of the remarriage, followed by the sudden death of her father, the baronet. Returning home to Hawkhurst mansion, she finds things very different from when she left home. Written by Mrs. Harriet Newell (O'Brien) Lewis (1841-1878) and first published in serial form in “The...

At the death-bed of his dying "nurse" Raymond Loraine receives the news that she is his actual mother, and that he is not the rightful Lord Rosenbury but the son of the estate gardner, and entreats him to restore all rightful claims to the title he holds. Trusting that his mother's secret...

“What if there has been a dreadful deception? What if the drowning of our darling were simulated? What if the poor child had been stolen? And we may now ask ourselves, Isabel, what if our lost Lenora were still living!” These were nearly the last words spoken by Lord Cheslyn to the Lady...

“Found Guilty” follows the fate of the Marquis of Mount Heron, exiled to Greece, living as a recluse with his young daughter. His dark history has never been revealed to her, but is soon brought to the surface when his daughter manages to save a young Englishman from certain peril. Written...