Mrs. William Jones and Bill

Edgar Wallace

This mystery collection, written by British author Edgar Wallace, contains the following works: Mrs. William Jones and Bill, The Adventures of George, According to Freud, Bondage, The Society of Bright Young People, The King and the Editor, Christmas Presents. Edgar Wallace was a prolific author of crime, adventure and humorous stories, whose best known creations include The Four Just Men, Sanders of the River, and J. G. Reeder. Although Wallace wrote many stand alone novels it is, perhaps, for his series based material-always popular with readers-that he remains best known. He was one of the most popular and prolific authors of his era.

Pieśń o Rolandzie

Joseph Bédier

Pieśń o Rolandzie to najstarszy i najbardziej znany francuski epos rycerski, należący do tzw. chansons de geste (pieśni o bohaterskich czynach). Anonimowy utwór datowany jest na XI w., a znany jest z anglo-normandzkiego rękopisu oksfordzkiego z 1170 r. Utwór to opowieść o starciu dwóch cywilizacji chrześcijańskiej i muzułmańskiej (chociaż wykreowanej w sposób odległy od rzeczywistości). Przedstawia dzieje wyprawy wojennej Karola Wielkiego do Hiszpanii przeciw Saracenom w 778 r., a szczególnie bitwę w wąwozie Roncevaux. Ambitny hrabia Roland, siostrzeniec Karola, zostaje wciągnięty w zasadzkę i ponosi śmierć wraz z towarzyszącymi mu rycerzami. Ginie nie wzywając posiłków, gdyż taki gest uważał za niehonorowy. Utwór w opracowaniu Josepha Bédiera, badacz średniowiecznej literatury francuskiej.

The Kahm Syndicate

Aidan de Brune

The Kahm Syndicate is another breathtaking novel by the master of mystery Aidan de Brune, a colorful and prolific Australian writer whose opus is well worth saving from oblivion. Who will control the mean streets of Darlinghurst? This and another answers you can find here. The story is fast-paced with some surprising twists, well written and great to read. This genuine mystery story takes the reader from one exciting episode to another with all the adroitness and ingenuity of de Brunes previous successful books. An entertaining tale of mystery and intrigue, this book constitutes a must-read for lovers of crime mystery.

Peter the Great

Jacob Abbott

What Jacob Abbott really appreciates is his ability to uncover and animate well-known characters. So, for example, he did with Peter the Great. Most of the story is dedicated to the achievements of the great leader. But at the same moment he can describe the cruelty that lives in Peter the Great. What was particularly interesting in this book was Peters conflict with his son Alexis; it was an emotionally powerful narrative.

Many Dimensions

Charles Williams

The main task of Charles Williams was to show that man must obey God. The main thing in Many Dimensions is the all-powerful stone that can fulfill any desire. Above of all, Many Dimensions is a complex image of good and evil. Williams fascinatingly shows how evil is not in a particular thing, but in what we do with these things.

Frank Merriwells Races

Burt L. Standish

Frank Merriwell makes a new friend. However, this is not a man, and not even a dog, which is considered the best friend of man. This is a horse. Jack Diamond states that this horse is superb. And we need to think about the fact that he participated in the race. However, Frank bought this beautiful animal for another goal. But will the temptation win over our main character?

Bettys Happy Year

Carolyn Wells

What a gorgeous day for a sleigh-ride! Did you ever see such sunny, twinkling snow, and such crisp, crackly air? It fairly snaps off as you breathe it! Betty McGuire stood on the steps of the veranda as she spoke. Her mother, in the doorway, was smiling down at her, and her pony, Dixie, was jingling his bells and pawing at the snow and ice in the driveway below. It was the first trial of the pretty new cutter, and the joyous excitement of the occasion made Bettys cheeks as red as her scarlet tam-o-shanter cap, or her red cloth coat with its high fur collar. Betty drew on her driving-gloves, still talking to her mother. Isnt it a darling sleigh, Mother? Did you ever see such a pretty one? And Dixie is so proud of it. Its a beauty, Betty. I know youll enjoy it. Are you taking Tilly for a ride? Bettys Happy Year is a thrilling tale for younger ladies by Carolyn Wells, written in 1910.

Martin Hewitt, Investigator

Arthur Morrison

Martin Hewitt, Investigator is a collection of late Victorian short stories linked by the protagonist, Martin Hewitt. This book chronicles seven of Hewitts cases, and gave rise to his reputation as Englands second-best-detective. They are tales of impossible to solve crimes that Hewitt was able to crack by piecing together a few clues where the police detectives had failed. Like the Holmes stories, the author did not want the detective to talk about his own cases in the first person, so he created a sidekick who does the writing, the journalist Brett. Unlike Holmes, however, Martin Hewitt runs an investigative business, is a very personable gentleman, works well with the police force and easily makes friends. Novel and imaginative in subject matter, meticulously plotted, and smoothly written, these stories will captivate mystery lovers.