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With a strong sense of humour and the will to endure man can survive the jokes played on him by the hands of fate. This brilliant work portrays a protagonist who faces the cruelty of fate and still carries on with his life. His vigour and courage increases after every downfall and he has the last laugh!

Frances Hodgson Burnett's His Grace of Osmonde (1897) is a melodramatic sequel to her popular novel A Lady of Quality. In this tale about English aristocracy Clorinda Wildairs and her husband are the central figures. The story portrays their adventurous life tragic secrets and marriage. Exploring...

A collection of poems and sonnets, Charmides and Other Poems by Oscar Wilde was published in 1919. The work includes narrative poems that at times reflect on his personal experiences and sonnets that are a reflection of the beauty around him. The poems reflect a myriad of emotions.

An outstanding collection by Shelley - the Romantic poet who penned more than a thousand pages of poetry in his entire life. He lives today through these works which enjoy enduring popularity. You will also feel the presence of his wife Mary Shelley who not only put together this anthology but also added her own notes thus adding further flavour to the book. Delightful!

Based on true stories that came under the authors observation an amalgamation of emotions and facts is presented. The in-depth characterization intertwines with the engrossing theme. A captivating and charming style is utilized to hold the attention of the reader.

The narrative of a journey that is for the most part an idiosyncratic experience. With entertaining twists and turns the narrative focuses on the expedition. The causes of the journey and its consequences are explained in an engaging manner. Captivating!

In this novel about the late Victorian era Gissing embellished the issues faced by the women of that society. The tribulations of maidenhood and the obstacles in maintaining a respectable frontage are highlighted. The attitude of the society and the hollow conformance to its rules has been dwelled upon in the narrative. An engrossing and in-depth estimation.

An unwaveringly interesting piece of fiction it introduces us to Rose Ransome a dynamic and ambitious heroine. Norris captures the reader's mind with her in-depth portrayal of sentimental and domestic aspects of life. Compelling!

A poignant tale of love separation despair and hope. Ingraham excels himself in his portrayal of human emotions and thoughts. The tale revolves around Marie whose father prefers a Count to the young lieutenant she loves. With the threat of being confined for life in a convent looming closer Marie stumbles upon a secret which turns her life upside down. Engrossing!

Wilkie Collins's The Frozen Deep and Other Stories (1874) is a collection of stories. The title tale is a play, written under the guidance of Dickens, about Clara and her two suitors whose ships become trapped in the Arctic ice. The Dead Alive is a story which is based on the famous Boorn Brothers murder case. The Dream Woman is a supernatural story about a protagonist haunted by a dream.

This remarkable narrative analyzes the basic human flaws in an interesting manner. Colloquial language and beautifully drawn characters grasp the attention from the outset. Interesting!

Set in Italy this work relays various moral messages. Patience and consistency can lead to great successes; not all falls are meant to create hurdles in the way. The narrative beautifully instigates the will to conquer all. Love and hard work are always going to pay off. Inspiring!

When a law is broken by a woman it is always remembered and never forgiven by the world. The past remains a perpetual threat to the future. This is the tale of a woman who despite her brilliant character and great sacrifices cannot turn away or disengage from her past. This poignant narrative captures her agony as her loved ones continuously keep her walking on burning coals.

An interesting book in which the author's emotions and ideas are picturesquely depicted and touch the inner-most chords of the readers. This riveting book will keep you hypnotized with its vibrant style. A highly touching and significant work.