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The narrative covers the youth of two princesses who travel from Scotland and are treated very specially in France. The twists and turns of the plot keep the reader in suspense. The episode of kidnapping of the princesses and the events that follow are highly engrossing!

With great wit and comedy this work by Henry James is very interesting. With religious overtones about death and resurrection the work manages to put across moral lessons. The tale is brimming with ups and downs and it is interesting to wonder how the things will straighten out. Captivating!

Flaubert takes us back in time with this biblical tale about the beheading of John the Baptist and the circumstances that led to it. It introduces us to Herod I the King of Judea Salome who acts under her mother's behest and John who loses his life for his principles. The tale deals with human emotions and also offers commentary on the moral social and political scenarios of that age.

Set in the hills of Berkshire the narrative is replete with rich and picturesque depictions of nature. In this beautiful atmosphere a love buds and blossoms into a complete flower. With the colours of true feelings dancing all around Warner relates a tale that heightens one's perception of relationships. Riveting!

James Russell Lowell has been completely sketched in these pages. Howells brings his multifaceted personality to life. Different phases of his life and most of his works are also critically examined. From his time in Cambridge up till his death major events of his life have been captured.

A classic piece of writing props up Yonge's crucial purpose of writing "the Glory of God". In the novel she has not sermonize the religion but she has put the things in the natural way. The plot of the story is well-knitted and entangles the motif of strength of will and morally stalwart character....

A captivating story about human emotions and relations. Balzac narrates the tale of a man who suspects his wife of infidelity. He shows how relationships can suffer through miscommunication. Balzac proves himself as an author above par by his insightful exploration of the fear of social failure and the way it defines and governs the pattern of human life. Compelling!

An amazing autobiography the work completely chronicles the life of its author. From rare childhood memories to adult experiences Coke has brilliantly captured the essence of his life. It not only impresses but inspires the readers to live their lives to the fullest.

Set in the time of the colonization of South Africa this is an astounding work. Marryat elucidates the behaviour of the British outside their country. In the wilderness of Africa all the remnants of the civilized society are replaced by wild attitudes. He has also captured the spirit of wild hunting...

In this work Warner has attempted to relate the adventures of Captain John Smith after disentangling the myths and exaggerations that surround his persona. This is an endeavour to cleanse the history and present the true hero. Inspiring!

This is a story of love found and lost narrated beautifully by Ivan Turgenev. Partially autobiographical the novel is about Dimitry Sanin who falls in love with a girl. As the story depicts author's own emotional turmoil the characters stand out for their authenticity. Poignant!

A marvellous collection of twelve short stories set in the backdrop of Henry IV's reign. These historical romances chronicle the various thrilling experiences of Duc de Sully, Henry's Prime Minister. A masterpiece of the swashbuckling genre, the book brilliantly captures the true spirit of the sixteenth century life.

In this collection of epistles Lang has addressed some fictitious characters. Some of these correspondences are addressed to characters created by other authors; others are to the author's own imagined personas. Through theses letters Lang has imparted criticism to such works of literature that otherwise would not have been possible.

This is a very interesting work that captures in episodes the stories of different characters. Stressing mainly on the virtues of loyalty and honesty Yonge has given a historical background to the work. It is not destined to teach moral lessons though. Chronicling various emotions and feelings this is a brilliant work.