Keeper of the Keys

Earl Derr Biggers

In this last written adventure, the plot unfolds with an intriguing scenario. Wealthy and hospitible Dudley Ward gathers together Charlie Chan along with Ellens three later husbands to his large house on Lake Tahoe. After hearing his former wife, Ellen Landini, may have been pregnant when she left him, Dudley Ward is determined to find his son. There are four ex-husbands, including Ward, all of them angry with Landini, who is about to marry a fifth husband, also present, with his sister, at this bizarre gathering. Landini herself arrives on the scene to complete the madness, and is promptly murdered. Her servants, entourage and husbands all come under suspicion. Keeper of the Keys was the final book written by Earl Derr Biggers before his passing a year later.

Softfoot of Silver Creek

Robert Leighton

Over the laughter of a nearby waterfall, over a long roar the distant herds of bison that crowded the prairie, and over the oily creak of his knife on a sharp stone on his knee, his keen ear knew the sound of her light stepped as she crawled out of the pines into a sunny glade on a bluff. He didnt turn around, he only dropped the stone, threw back the thick locks that retreated, his long black hair, and then, with his thumb, meditatively checked the razor blade his blade Sitting very motionless, he raised his dreamy eyes to look forward through a sparkling stream and a billowing prairie to the dark sky behind the purple mountain.

The Light Beyond

E. Phillips Oppenheim

In this remarkable 1927 novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, a great conference has been called in London to renegotiate the war debt. It is clear that Germany is suffering, and all of Europe is affected. The great Financier Felix Dukane is in London with his beautiful daughter Estelle. It is rumored that he stands ready to loan Germany One Billion Pounds if the conference is able to limit the total debt. The outcome of the conference hinges on military and industrial secrets. The novel presents a fascinating picture of the political mindset of the day to go along with the twists and turns of the story. Interestingly, unlike most of Oppenheims novels, many of the main characters act dishonorably at various points in the novel.

The Count of the Saxon Shore

Alfred J. Church

So little is known from history about the last years of the Roman occupation that the writer of fiction has almost a free hand. In this story a novel, but, it is hoped, not an improbable, view is taken in an important event the withdrawal of the legions. This is commonly assigned to the year 410, when the Emperor Honorius formally withdrew the Imperial protection from Britain. But the usurper Constantine had actually removed the British army two years before; and, as he was busied with the conquest of Gaul and Spain for a considerable time after, it is not likely that they were ever sent back. Mr. Church is a most excellent writer, keeps the novel moving, the excitement on edge and the heroes and heroin coming alive on page after page after page consequently.

Profesor Wilczur

Tadeusz Dołęga-Mostowicz

Dalsze losy bohatera powieści Znachor profesora Rafała Wilczura, wybitnego warszawskiego chirurga. Po kilkunastu latach pracy jako wiejski znachor bohater ponownie zostaje naczelnym lekarzem renomowanej stołecznej kliniki. Nie wszystkich jednak cieszy jego powrót. Doktor Dobraniecki, który przez lata nieobecności profesora pełnił jego funkcję, czuje się zagrożony. Prowadzi zakulisową walkę z Wilczurem. Kiedy dochodzi do niezawinionej przez nikogo śmierci pacjenta, którego operował Wilczur, rozpętuje przeciwko swemu zwierzchnikowi nagonkę prasową. Rozgoryczony i załamany profesor ponownie tym razem już w pełni świadomie opuszcza Warszawę. Wraca do wioski, w której spędził ostatnie lata i znów jak dawniej leczy biednych ludzi. Razem z Wilczurem osiedla się tam zakochana w nim młoda lekarka Łucja... Czy życie z dala od wielkomiejskich intryg stanie się dla Rafała Wilczura skutecznym lekiem na jego depresję i pozwoli mu odnaleźć utracony sens życia? Profesor Wilczur to znakomita sensacyjno-obyczajowa historia z wątkami miłosnymi.

Master and Man

Leo Tolstoy

"Master and Man" is the story of L. N. Tolstoy about two people caught in a terrible snowstorm. The owner throws his worker to save his life, but he himself cannot get out... Faced with death, he rethinks his life. The merchant achieved a lot. Vasily Andreevich Brekhunov: opened a shop, two taverns, a mill, several estates... And all through his tireless passion for accumulating goodness and frugality. Never missed his chance Brekhunov. And now life bodes well: sells a neighboring landowner grove, which is real He doesnt know the price. One trouble: you have to hurry It was more likely to give the agreed price until the provincial forest merchants seized the grove from under the nose.

The Call of the Wild

Jack London

The Call of the Wild is a touching novel about a great friendship between a dog and a human. The novel follows up the life of the dog Buck since he lived in sunny California all the way until the day he was kidnapped and tossed into the chaos of the Klondike Gold Rush and the brutal realities of frontier life. Buck changes hands a number of times before landing in the kindly hands of John Thornton who took care of him with great tenderness while not expecting anything in return. The novel carries a high moral, and the author tells us through it that we should never back down because then we will experience the disappointment of failure. However, it also has significant philosophical underpinnings, which strengthen the book and undermine some of its weaknesses.

West of the Pecos

Zane Grey

From one of the bestselling western novelists of all time, comes another classic story. It is the story of Terrill Lambert, a young girl who disguises herself as a boy, at first to please her fathers dream for a son and second to protect herself in wild west Texas when her father is murdered. Young Terrill Lambeth could ride and shoot with the best men of the south. When her widowed father parks a caravan and drives towards Texas, she gets the chance to test her skills and prove herself on the rugged and dangerous trail west. When Templeton is murdered Terrill is left to fend for herself until desperado Pecos Smith crosses her path. A romantic western of the early 20th century.

Desert Gold

Zane Grey

Which is the true treasure, love or money? Prospecting in an Arizona border town, Richard Gale sees the possibilities of passion and gold when he finds himself trying to save a beautiful Spanish heiress. Love, adventure, and more wait in the Old West of Zane Greys western classic Desert Gold. When Richard Gale arrives in the border country of Arizona, he hopes for a brand new start. He soon finds himself embroiled in local trouble, however, when he and an old friend a Texas Ranger attempt a daring rescue. The victim, the daughter of a murdered rancher, has been kidnapped by a cruel bandit named Rojas. Challenging him means almost certain death for Richard, but as he escapes with the beautiful seorita into the desert, his adventure turns into something unexpected.

The Black Monk and Other Stories

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

This is a story about psychological and spiritual health, about true happiness, about loneliness and about genius. The main character finds complete spiritual harmony and happiness only in a state of mental illness, when he sees hallucinations in the form of a mysterious Black Monk, with whom you can talk for hours about the eternal, true, truly valuable. This is definitely one of the best works of Anton Pavlovich on the topic of madness and, at the same time, quite a calm, emotional and touching story about the life of one simple genius.

The Mummy and Miss Nitocris. A Phantasy of the Fourth Dimension

George Griffiths

The Mummy and Miss Nitocris is a science fiction novel. A story about crazy heroes and their wild travels. This is a completely different adventure, unlike the usual. The end will not be predictable for anyone!

Le château de La Belle-au-bois-dormant

Pierre Loti

Pierre Loti, natif de Rochefort, a nommé ainsi le château de La Roche-Courbon en le voyant, ainsi que le parc, en total abandon lorsquil rendait visite sa soeur domiciliée Saint Porchaire. Ce château avait en effet été abandonné par ses propriétaires successifs depuis la révolution française jusqu la fin du XIXeme siecle. Cest Pierre Loti qui sest inquiété de la situation et a réveillé les consciences au début du XXeme siecle.

Kai Lungs Golden Hours

Ernest Bramah

The second volume of amusing Chinese fantasies. A captivating collection thats ripe for rediscovery, Kai Lungs Golden Hours stands as the very best of these beguiling books. As with other Kai Lung novels, the main plot serves primarily as a vehicle for the presentation of the gem-like, aphorism-laden stories told by the protagonist Kai Lung, an itinerant story-teller of ancient China. With the help of beautiful Hwa Mei, who has the attention of evil Ming Shu, Kai tries to regain his freedom by spinning a series of entertaining tales that intrigue his captor. In a unique defense, Kai Lung recites his beguiling tales to the Mandarin, successfully postponing his conviction time after time until he is finally set free. Laced with romance and adventure, spiced with fantasy and the supernatural, these stories will transport readers to a mandarins court in ancient China. Kai Lungs Golden Hours is a frame story or frame novel, that is, the narrative provides a frame for different stories.

The Headswoman

Kenneth Grahame

The Headswoman is an unusual little tale about the power a woman can wield. A funny, witty, intelligent story about an executioner. Along the way, Grahame takes shots at lawyers and small town officials, among others. Thoroughly delightful and well worth reading.

Tetherstones

Ethel M. Dell

First published in 1923, this is a magnificent story about an ill-treated but fiercely proud heroine. A young lady meets a mysterious stranger at a farm called Tetherstones, where Druids in ancient times used to perform their human sacrifices. The master of Tetherstones is a large brute of a man, more gladiator than farmer, and the heroine finds herself strangely attracted by him. Is a new start possible for either one of them or will the past win out? A tale of tempestuous, unfolding love absolutely thrilling. Ethel May Dell Savage (1881-1939) was a British author known by her pen name Ethel M. Dell. She wrote over 30 popular romance novels and numerous of short stories between 1911-1939. Her stories were romantic in nature, often set in India and other old British colonies, and were considered quite racy for the time.

Charles the First

Jacob Abbott

Jacob Abbott was a prolific author, writing juvenile fiction, brief histories, biographieHistory of King Charles the First of England is a simple and sympathetic story of the life and reign of Charles I. Thanks to the simple writing, Abbott immerses us in historical times. This book is unique in that at one moment you can find answers to long-standing questions or get new knowledge, and at another time you have new questions.

Herrn Mahlhubers Reiseabenteuer

Friedrich Gerstäcker

Friedrich Gerstäcker veröffentlichte eine Vielzahl von Erzählungen, Romanen und vor allem Berichte über seine verschiedenen Reisen, die ihn zu einem der meistgelesenen und bekanntesten Autoren Deutschlands machten. Gerstäcker gehört zusammen mit Karl Mai zu den populärsten Autoren von Abenteuerromanen seiner Zeit. Eine biedermeierlich heitere, skurril komische Erzählung um den bayerischen Kommerzienrat Mahlhuber. Kommerzienrat Hieronymus Mahlhuber bildet sich ein, schwer krank zu sein. Auf ärztlichem Anraten soll er deshalb eine längere Reise unternehmen. Augenblicklich in die tollsten Verwickelungen gelangend, gerät sie zu einer wahren Tortur für den Armen.

Proces

Franz Kafka

Józef K. jest prokurentem bankowym. Pewnego dnia w jego mieszkaniu zjawiają się urzędnicy państwowi. Oświadczają mu, że jest aresztowany, mimo iż nie popełnił żadnego przestępstwa. Na przesłuchaniach K. nieudolnie protestuje przeciwko osaczeniu go przez władzę sądową. Nie udaje mu się jednak zmienić tej sytuacji. Zaczyna więc szukać pomocy u innych: żony woźnego sądowego, wuja Karola, prawnika Hulda, malarza sądowego Titorelliego, innego oskarżonego Blocka, w końcu u więziennego kapelana. Uzyskane od nich informacje są jednak niepełne i niespójne. Życie Józefa K. staje się pasmem absurdalnych zdarzeń. Siłą opowieści Proces jest jej niezwykła atmosfera. Nieokreśloność winy Józefa K. pozakazuje, że każdy z nas może być osądzony. Autor wyraźnie nawiązuje do procesów inkwizycyjnych. Jest to też niewątpliwie opowieść o totalitaryzmie. Przy czym instytucją totalitarną staje się sąd, który odbiera bohaterowi prawo do obrony.

W małym dworku. Sztuka w 3 aktach

Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz

Akcja dramatu W małym dworku rozgrywa się w fikcyjnym majątku w Kozłowicach. Po śmierci pani domu do dworu przybywa kuzynka, która ma zająć się opieką nad dwoma nastoletnimi córkami gospodarza. Podczas urządzonego przez dziewczęta seansu spirytystycznego ukazuje się ich widmo ich matki. Rozpoczynają się dociekania nad ustaleniem przyczyny śmierci pani domu i jej lojalności wobec męża.

Une femme

Maurice Leblanc

Une femme nest pas comme les autres romans de Maurice Leblanc. Il ny a pas des meutres, dénigmes, des voleurs et des affaires. Cette une histoire simple, qui raconte du mariage bourgeois au début du siecle dernier. Celle de Lucie qui est mariée Robert Chalmin. Elle découvre en mme temps les joies et les affres de la vie avec lui. Cest le livre, qui fait quelque bruit sa sortie, le livre de la jeunesse de Maurice Leblanc.

She. A History of Adventure

H. Rider Haggard

She and Allan is a unique story written by Henry Rider Haggard. After all, he unites characters from three different series. Allan is looking for Ayesha in the hope of finding answers about his dead loved ones. He becomes involved in the rescue attempt of a young Portuguese-Scotch woman, and also fights with Ayeshas enemies. This is truly one of the most exciting stories of a successful author.

The House of Invisible Bondage

J.U. Giesy, Junius B Smith

Two main assistants of our hero help their friend astrologer to solve the mystery. After all, Imer Lamb was locked in a sanatorium for killing his friend. Is he mad or the victim of a devilish conspiracy? Many secrets that readers must solve.

Tam O the Scouts

Edgar Wallace

The book consists of 10 short stories about Tam a brilliant Scottish pilot, a thriller novel fan, socialist and cigar addict. The stories of Tam the pilot are not mysteries. Tams dialogue is written phonetically and he is great fun and saves the rather silly pre-Biggles stories from being too ridiculous to be enjoyable. The characters are broad, the situations light, but the stories are exciting and fun. Tam is a real person, and all the adventures set forth have actually happened, though names and places are necessarily fictitious. These are some of the earliest examples of air pulp, which exploded in popularity a decade after this books publication, following Linderbergs famous flight, and the release of Wellmans Wings.

Old-Ugly Face

Talbot Mundy

The Tibetan lama, with a great sense of joy, leads two people from the west to enlightenment, fighting with enemies in Tibet in this interesting story of adventure and spiritual discoveries. This is Mundis latest novel, The sequel to the dramatic dragon gates. The Nazi expedition in Tibet is torn apart by American and British agents of the special services.