The Death-Doctor. Being the Remarkable Confessions of Archibald More DEscombe, M.D. of Kensington, London, Selected by Laurence Lanner-Brown, M.D

William Le Queux

Some year and a half ago, my friend and erstwhile neighbour. Dr. Archibald More dEscombe, died suddenly, and shortly after his decease I received from his solicitors a sealed packet addressed to me in his handwriting, with instructions that it was not to be opened until after his death.

Topper Takes a Trip

Thorne Smith

Cosmo Topper is an average American bank executive on holiday in the French Riveria. Feckless, fun-loving and totally uncontrollable ghosts, George and Marion Kerby and friends the tortuously crooked Colonel Scott and his companion, the disreputable Mrs. Hart return to bring chaos and merriment into the life of mild-mannered, stuffy, and somewhat plump, Topper. One of Thorne Smiths best-loved comedies, it proves once again that he is the undisputed master of urbane wit and sophisticated repartee. His witty takes on modern life, sex, and the supernatural makes his unique style. Written in 1932 as a sequel to the enormously popular Topper novel, Topper Takes a Trip takes the reader for another a walk on the wild side. Come join the fun. Youll be glad you did.

The King Diamond

Fred M. White

Sir Samuel Oscar was not only a great man and a South African magnate of the first importance, but also a very kind and considerate employer. Quickly began to climb the career ladder in Maggersfont Diamond Company, his secretary. No one could argue or be dissatisfied with the upcoming events. After all, Stella charmed everyone with her beauty and intelligence. The last member of her family dies and bequeaths Ravenswood mansion and other valuables. She decided to put them up for auction, and her boss, Sir Samuel, became their owner.

Ursula

Honoré de Balzac

Ursula novel is one of the pillars of the Scenes of Provincial Life section of Honoré de Balzacs story cycle The Human Comedy. Through a series of tragedies and coincidences, a kind and pious teenager named Ursula has been taken in by an octogenarian wealthy doctor, Denis Minoret. Inspired by Ursulas goodness, Minoret decides to make her his chief heir. This incites the ire of his other relatives, and a ruthless war for Minorets estate breaks out. In this book Balzac examines the manners and morals in the French provinces and penetratingly depicts the small-mindedness, avarice, and envy of the provincial lower middle classes. In Ursula, no limitations based on morality or decency will hold these people back in their effort to acquire wealth and influence.

Niebezpieczne związki

Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

Historia wielkich namiętności, intryg i romansów. Bohaterowie powieści markiza de Mertenil i jej dawny kochanek wicehrabia de Valmont prowadzą niebezpieczną grę o zabarwieniu erotycznym. Powieść pełna zmysłowych opisów i zaskakujących zwrotów akcji. Książka wywołała skandal obyczajowy. Powstało wiele ekranizacji powieści.

Szatan i Judasz (Tom 10). Szatan i Judasz. Ocalone miliony

Karol May

Szatan i Judasz. Ocalone miliony to dziesiąta część z 11-tomowego cyklu przygodowego autorstwa Karola Maya. Znani z innych serii bohaterowie przemierzają świat wzdłuż i wszerz są zawsze tam, gdzie coś się dzieje i gdzie potrzebna ich pomoc. Znakomicie radzą sobie w najtrudniejszych sytuacjach, dzięki czemu udaje im się ocalić wiele istnień. Nagrodą często bywają odnalezione skarby.

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The Dark Forest

Hugh Walpole

In the first novel, which takes place in Galicia during the retreat of the Russian army in 1915, the narrator tells of a tragedy that unfolds inside a triangle: John Trenchad Maria Semenov. The theme of spiritual love in the novel is promoted by the motive of white nights. It was during this period (on white nights) that John Trenchad met Mary.