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Captain Flower, an ardent admirer of the fairer sex, takes full advantage of his sea travels around the world, wooing women wherever he goes. But his philandering ways finally catch up with him, and Flower finds himself forced to take a drastic step.

This entertaining novel from Benjamin Farjeon deftly combines elements of Victorian supernatural fiction, light humor, and satire of British middle-class pretensions. The mad dash to secure respectable real estate leads to unintended consequences for one London couple.

Benjamin Farjeon's novel A Secret Inheritance is a coming-of-age story of sorts. For as long as he can remember, money -- or more accurately, the lack thereof -- has been an issue of disproportionate significance in Gabriel's life. But in the aftermath of a series of family tragedies, his financial situation...

Looking for classic detective fiction that harks back to the era of Sherlock Holmes? Try Ashton Kirk, Secret Agent, the second in a series by author John T. McIntyre. When a seemingly humdrum family man finds his life turned upside-down by a series of increasingly improbable circumstances, he solicits the help of super-sleuth Ashton Kirk.

This short but spine-chilling tale from the golden age of science fiction focuses on Harry, a humble farmer who spends his days tending to his crops with the help of his wife Edna. But gradually, a sense of unease has begun to break into his daily routine as vague memories of another life filter into his consciousness. Is he losing his mind -- or is something more nefarious going on?

In this gripping account, author Elizabeth Sandham sheds light on the often undesirable circumstances in which disabled children were raised in the early nineteenth century. Those who were lucky enough to be accepted into an asylum received some treatment, but those who remained at home often received...

Set in early sixteenth-century Tuscany, this short comedic romp from author James Branch Cabell explores the moral lassitude and selective ethics of a coterie of businessmen. It's a thoroughly entertaining look at a past culture that is sure to tickle readers' funny bones.

Founder of Pennsylvania William Penn played a key role in the formation and development of the early American colonies. A man of contradictions, Penn was a savvy businessman, a champion of religious freedom, and a Quaker who was imprisoned due to his own controversial beliefs on multiple occasions. This...

Bewitched by banshees? Fascinated by fairies? Charmed by changelings? If so, add this engrossing collection of folk tales from in and around northern England to your reading list. Not only does author Charles Hardwick present a sizable collection of tales from the region, but he also explains their origins...

After months of travels and adventures that were recounted in previous books in the Aunt Jane's Nieces series, the girls settle down for what they think will be a restful summer in a quaint rural village. But soon after their arrival, a number of unusual events transpire, and the girls soon find themselves embroiled in a confounding mystery.

William Makepeace Thackeray is lauded for his razor-sharp wit in satirical novels such as Vanity Fair. In this epistolary collection, Thackeray channels his jocularity into a series of pompous letters touching on subjects as diverse as food, literary figures, romance, and general life advice. A must-read for fans of Thackeray's hilariously skewed view of the world.

Renowned orator, minister, and founder of Temple University Russell Conwell was one of the most popular public speakers of his day. His message often focused on his belief that each and every one of us already possesses what it takes to succeed. In What You Can Do With Your Will Power, Conwell elucidates...

Irish-born author Richard Dowling spent a significant portion of his life in London, and that remarkable city played a major role in many of Dowling's works. Under St. Paul's tells the tale of an unlikely romance that blooms between a pair of headstrong, eccentric lovers in the shadow of the massive and stately St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

In dire need of a stout dose of sound advice? Shake the doldrums and get back on track by dipping into W. A. Clouston's fascinating Book of Wise Sayings. Bringing together bon mots and aphorisms from around the world, this volume can soothe the soul in troubled times or provide philosophical fodder for a lively discussion.