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In this unique work, Beasley has narrated his travel expedition to California. Through this trip he redefines the personality of Bret Harte and other writers who wrote about this place. He has explained how the landscape inspired these writers and how they created a very romantic place in the coal mines of California.

The story of a man with a harp and a soft voice brining solace to dying people and playing soothing music to premature babies and their anxious parents. It is also the story of his journey from businessman to harpist. Helen Cox is a professor of nursing and brings her research experience to measuring...

An amazing work by Dickens in which the narrator Master Humphrey keeps old manuscripts in an antique clock by the chimney-corner. He starts a little club called Master Humphrey's Clock whose members share their manuscripts with others. His description of different facets of life as well as of his small circle of friends is amazing and will keep you engrossed till the very end.

A spellbinding collection of short stories written by a man of genius. The book is named after The Old Manse, where Hawthorne spent three years with his wife. It has all the flavours to tempt the readers. Its memorable allegories, appealing characterization and pleasing biographical perspective add to the allure. Enchanting!

An exciting and unique work that presents one of the first female detective in English literature. The work presents a strong female protagonist. The characters are beautifully drawn and the astonishing tale is skillfully presented.

This work is bound to influence the readers due to its splendid collection of heart-touching tales. Revolving around the themes of human psyche history and social values the work depicts Tolstoy's interest in genuine and praiseworthy family values. His brilliance is evident from his portrayal of the situations and circumstances. Impressive!

A novel that absorbs the reader due to the larger-than-life efforts of the protagonist. It is an in-depth portrayal of how determination courage and hard work lead to success and greatness. Horatio has portrayed America as the emblem of fulfilling and rewarding country. A page-turner!

While the Billy Boils written by Henry Lawson is considered to be his most successful prose collection. It includes some of the best stories''The Drover's Wife'',''On the Edge of a Plain'' and''The Bush Undertaker''. Each story in this collection reflects hardship, happiness, mystery, and the tragedy...

A delightful novel sets in central New York near Unadilla Creek. A British Captain has taken tenure and established a farm there with beautiful pond and huts. A moving and poignant piece so magnificently penned by Cooper. Hypnotic!

A narrative about a judge who is destined to sentence himself to death. This is one of the few astounding ghost stories of the Victorian era. With twists and turns that will create goosebumps and keep the readers in suspense this is a page-turner.

Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb An American Slave (1849) is an early slave narrative about the life history and experiences of the author who escaped his owners and was recaptured on a number of occasions. Bibb severely criticizes the system of slavery and provides an exceptional insight into the plantation culture in Kentucky and the South generally.

A tender tale that propagates love forgiveness kindness and mutual respect. Follen skilfully preaches that avenging evil and punishing it will spread it even more. The Christian teaching of answering wickedness with love is communicated in this work. Captivating!

With a little amplification the novel is almost a non-fictitious story of Karl-Ludwig Sand. It narrates his crime against the royalty and the relentless pursuance of the criminal afterwards. Read with maturity of mind it provides deep insight into the atrocities perpetuated by the royalty and the hatred of the people for such authority.

First published in Cornhill Magazine this is a collection of essays by Thackeray. An anthology of wisdom and intellect this work reflects author's views about multifarious issues. His genius of parody and story-telling is evident from this work.