The Scarecrow of Oz

L. Frank Baum

The ninth book the action of which takes place in the wonderful Land of Oz is indeed a masterpiece. The mix of Oz and non-Oz characters into one story was the result of the request made by Baums readers and a great invention that gave birth to a story that captivates any reader, child and adult alike. This was published in July 16, 1915 and has been on record as being Baums personal favorite of his series. The story this time around revolves around Scarecrow and his adventures alongside Captain Bill and Trot as they take on a perilous quest through the Land of Oz to overthrow the villainous King Krewl of Jinxland and restore rule to its rightful successor. Capn Bill and Trot had previously appeared in two other novels by Baum, The Sea Fairies and Sky Island. Apart from the appearances of familiar faces, the novel also accommodates a fresh set of characters and magical creatures residing in the Land of Oz, further contributing to its classification as a typical Baum masterpiece.

The Kings Arrow. A Tale of the United Empire Loyalists

H.A. Cody

This is a wonderful romantic story. All events take place in the forests of New Brunswick at the time of the arrival of the Loyalists. A charming tale of perseverance and loyalty to King George after the American Revolution. It hooks each historical basis.

Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë

Wuthering Heights is a wild, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherines father. After Mr Earnshaws death, Heathcliff is bullied and humiliated by Catherines brother Hindley and wrongly believing that his love for Catherine is not reciprocated, leaves Wuthering Heights, only to return years later as a wealthy and polished man. He proceeds to exact a terrible revenge for his former miseries.

The Lone House Mystery and Other Stories

Edgar Wallace

Edgar Wallace, author of The Lone House Mystery, was a celebrated British author in the early twentieth century. Over 160 of his novels have been made into films, and he is known especially for his part in writing the story for the movie King Kong. The dead man was rich. In life he lived in a lonely house by a river. In the earth outside it is the imprint of a bare foot. His secretary, with whom he was having an affair, is locked in a room. The key is in the dead mans pocket. Superintendent Minter considers it a most queer and unsatisfactory case. A thrilling, thoroughly intriguing tale of double murder and love. This collection also includes the following short stories: Clues, The Sooper Speaking, and Romance In It.

La Maison vapeur

Jules Verne

Un bon roman daventure fantastique, généreusement parfumé avec des excursions dans lhistoire de lInde. La maison vapeur differe de la plupart des uvres de Jules Verne en ce que lauteur ne se concentre pas tant sur les faits saillants géographiques et les inventions fantastiques que sur lhistoire du territoire létude. Jules Verne raconte au lecteur le regne de lAngleterre en Inde, lhistoire dun massacre grandiose, un soulevement de sepoyah au cours duquel les Britanniques ont presque perdu leur colonie.

Dwaj panowie z Werony

William Shakespeare

Tytułowi bohaterowie to Valentine i Proteus. Utwór opowiada o ich relacjach balansujących między przyjaźnią a miłością, który to temat często wracał w renesansowych rozważaniach. Wyprawa do Mediolanu stanie się dla obu polem nowych doświadczeń. W sprawę uwikłane są także kobiety, których obecność i działania zmuszają mężczyzn do konfrontacji z własnymi pragnieniami, ideałami i decyzjami.

The Challoners

E.F. Benson

The author tells the story of the twins Martin and Helen Challoner and their relationship against their father priest. Benson has a more serious purpose here and less superficial savvy than in some of his stories. His main theme is the absolute necessity of individual character and independent action. He depicts the sufferings of a holy and spiritual priest in relation to art, literature, and imagination when his son becomes a professional musician and Catholic.

The Door with Seven Locks

A short but interesting detective story. Dick Martin plans for an early retirement from the police force seeking a quite life. His final job is to bring in Lew Pheeney, wanted in connection with a bank robbery. When Lew confesses to trying to open a dead mans tomb, however, Martin has a mystery he must unravel. He races to find the connection between an attractive young librarian, a mad scientist and the vanished heir to a vast fortune, as everyone becomes entangled in a web of fraud, deceit, torture and murder. What dangers did he face in understanding the mystery behind the door with seven locks? Combines a mystery thriller plot with considerable dashes of gothic horror, and just the faintest hint of science fiction.