Sabine: 329 books

Can't get enough of Little Women? Try Marjorie's Three Gifts, a similarly engaging and heartwarming tale from Louisa May Alcott, the author who brought to life Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, some of the most beloved characters in American literature. This short story incorporates enchanted fairy-tale elements that will please fans of classic fables such as Cinderella.

"IN THE FIRST PLACE" The old-timer, a lean, retired pantaloon, sitting with loosely slippered feet close to the fire, thus gave of his wisdom to the questioning student:

Though today he is best remembered for his work for younger audiences, including the beloved classic Peter Pan, J. M. Barrie was a writer of remarkable breadth and versatility who didn't shy away from tough subjects. This volume of plays showcases an array of British families and their very different methods of coping with the aftermath of World War I.

In this funny short story from British humorist Jerome K. Jerome, the formidable Mrs. Korner contemplates gender roles, and her henpecked husband tries to live up to her expectations. Though originally published in 1904, Jerome's canny take on the war between the sexes still rings true today.

Although not the equal of his "Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow" (1886), one can still find sublime passages here and there that demonstrate the occasional genius of a wonderful observer and humorist.

In the novel Child of Storm, H. Rider Haggard's most famous character, Allan Quatermain, continues to indulge his penchant for globe-trotting adventure in a tumultuous journey across Africa. Upon his arrival, he discovers that one of his closest friends has fallen head over heels in love with one...

This book includes Early 20th century sensationalistic fiction...

What starts out as a much-anticipated wedding among members of the high-society set in 1870s San Francisco eventually devolves into a tragic story of a doomed love triangle in Gertrude Atherton's deeply moving historical romance novel Sleeping Fires.

An entertaining colonial romance novel. Though not quite as good, the story has kind of the feel of a Jane Austen novel (but set on the Caribbean island of Nevis).

Fans of Gertrude Atherton's California series of novels and stories will want to add The Sisters-in-Law to their must-read list. This tale focuses on a young woman named Alexina and her amusing exploits in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. But when the devastating earthquake hits, everything changes in an instant, and Alexina's fondness for social fun and games wanes.

Accomplished author, poet, essayist, and memoirist Eleanor Hallowell Abbott dabbled in many different genres over the course of her career. Rainy Week is a hilarious, irreverent account of a New England house party that goes horribly awry. Packed with memorable characters and a series of unforgettably...

The first of Stowe's society novels, this amusing tale tells the story of a spoiled, gold-digging belle named Lillie Ellis and the upstanding but unfortunate man who is duped into marrying her. A delightful book that also provides insight into the institution of marriage in the nineteenth century, Pink and White Tyranny is an entertaining work by this iconic American writer.

Hailed by some fans as the Stephen King of the early twentieth century, Richard Marsh produced a prodigious body of work in the horror, mystery, and supernatural genres before turning to action-adventure later in life. The collection Between the Dark and the Daylight brings together some of Marsh's best work, ranging from mysteries to romances and more.

In 1886, a theretofore unknown writer calling herself "Marie Corelli" burst forth onto the international literary scene with the publication of A Romance of Two Worlds, an innovative romance novel that sought to combine Christianity and science fiction. Almost instantly, the novel began...