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Prolific British author Arthur Henry Sarsfield Ward, who wrote under the pseudonym Sax Rohmer, brought to life the character Dr. Fu-Manchu, a brilliant criminal mastermind of Chinese descent. This archetype has gone on to become enormously appealing in popular culture, based in large part on the ingenious characterization that Rohmer sketched out in the Fu-Manchu series.

This unique nineteenth-century novel, originally published in French, is the result of a fascinating literary experiment. It takes the form of an epistolary dialogue of letters exchanged among four characters, each of which is an alter ego of one of the book's four authors.

Take a trip into the distant past in this classic work of historical fiction from French writer and thinker Theophile Gautier. This novelized account of the life of the ancient ruler plays up the action -- and the despot's rather unusual romantic proclivities.

In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, renowned mystery writer Carolyn Wells strays from the enclaves of the well-to-do that usually serve as the settings for her novels and introduces elements of gritty street life. When an affluent nature lover is found dead in the woods, his family, friends and staff...

Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight is the 15th book in the original Tom Swift series. "Every boy possesses some form of inventive genius. Tom Swift is a bright, ingenious boy and his inventions and adventures make the most interesting kind of reading." "These spirited tales convey in a realistic way,...

When Mr. Bobbsey's lumber business enters into a partnership with a Christmas tree farm, the Bobbsey family decides to take a wintertime trek to the woods to survey the property and have some cold-weather fun. But the twins soon find out that winter in the woods brings some treacherous dangers.

Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone is the 17th book in the original Tom Swift series. "Every boy possesses some form of inventive genius. Tom Swift is a bright, ingenious boy and his inventions and adventures make the most interesting kind of reading." "These spirited tales convey in a realistic way,...

Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive is 25th first book in the original Tom Swift series. "Every boy possesses some form of inventive genius. Tom Swift is a bright, ingenious boy and his inventions and adventures make the most interesting kind of reading." "These spirited tales convey in a realistic...

Looking for a serene place to while away their summer, the Bobbsey family decides to spend the season camping on a remote island in the middle of their town's large lake. Nan, Bert, Flossie, Freddie and friends have plenty of fun in the sun -- and solve a mystery or two along the way.

The "Outdoor Girls" pride themselves on their skill at all kinds of outdoor activities -- but even the most adept athletes can have accidents. That's exactly what happens when Grace Ford takes a nasty spill while riding her brother's horse, Prince. Her friend Dodo is also hurt in the incident. Meanwhile, the other girls plan a sailing trip on their friend Betty's new boat.

In this volume of the beloved Six Little Bunkers series, the Bunker family heads to Boston, where their Aunt Jo lives. The children have a great time exploring the city and performing a few good deeds. But when curious little Rose decides to conduct a science experiment, her research has an unexpected outcome, and her beloved doll goes missing.

After working their fingers to the bone at a hostess house located near a military facility called Camp Liberty, the Outdoor Girls return to their hometown of Deepdale for some much-needed rest. But after a few quiet days of respite, the girls find themselves eager to find new ways to aid the war effort.

What starts out as a pleasant beach vacation soon turns into a suspenseful crime investigation for the ever-curious Outdoor Girls. Amy Blackford finds a hidden box buried in the sand that is filled with a treasure trove of glittering jewels. Who concealed it there -- and will they exact revenge on the girls for interfering?

The Brown family decides to spend the summer in a remote but idyllic spot in the forest known as Christmas Tree Cove that is accessible only by boat. As soon as they begin their journey, the fun adventures start. But will their lost dog Splash ever make it back home?