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Pearl Maiden. A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem
H. Rider Haggard
Pearl Maiden is an intriguing and exciting story, especially for those who love historical fiction. The story of Miriam, who was born immediately after the first persecution of Christians soon after the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Although her parents do not survive, she becomes a Christian and is an observer of the fall of Jerusalem to Rome. Historical accuracy is clearly and clearly described: from the Jewish faith to the order
Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
Pembroke is a novel about the work and dynamics of a small town, in this case a small town in New England. Freeman treats each character individually and devotes a lot of time to their individuality, giving the events taking place in Pembroke a more authentic atmosphere. Through his characters, Freeman focuses on how a person can influence their own happiness.
Edgar Wallace
There is a man in London I guess he is still in London, though I have not had news of him in months hell be useful to you, Penn, if you ever need help. And so begins this story. It is impossible not to be thrilled by Edgar Wallace. Penelope of the Polyantha is a crime novel by this pioneer of detective fiction. One of the most prolific writers of the twentieth century, Edgar Wallace was an immensely popular author, who created exciting thrillers spiced with tales of treacherous crooks and hard-boiled detectives. During the peak of his success during the 1920s, it was said that a quarter of all books read in England were written by him. Many of his novels were made into films and TV dramas.
Penelope von der Polyantha. Roman
Edgar Wallace
Cynthia und Arthur Dorban lernen auf einer Zugfahrt durch Kanada die Protagonistin Penelope Pitt kennen und bieten ihr eine Stelle als Privatsekretärin auf ihrem Landsitz in England an. Die junge Penelope würde am liebsten aus dem kanadischen Edmonton, in dem sie aufwuchs, zurück in ihre Geburtsstadt London. Ein Traum wahr zu werden. Cynthia und Arthur Dorban leben auf einem Landsitz an der Südküste Englands. Durch Zufall entdeckt Penelope das gefährliche Geheimnis des Ehepaars und entgeht um Haaresbreite einem Mordanschlag. Sie entgeht nur knapp einem Anschlag. Sie flüchtet und rettet sich auf die Jacht Polyantha, wo auf sie noch mehr Rätsel und Gefahren warten. Auf der Jacht begegnet sie ihrem Schicksal...
Max Brand
Max Brand (18921944), war ein US-amerikanischer Schriftsteller und gilt als einer der wichtigsten und bekanntesten Western-Autoren des 20. Jahrhunderts. Zu Max Brands Klassikern gehört auch der hier vorliegende Roman Pepillo (1927). Der ebenso spannende wie actionreiche Western handelt von einer mörderischen Bande von Viehdieben, die ausgerechnet einen ehemaligen Sheriff ausraubt. Der Sheriff schwört auf Rache und setzt Kitchin auf die Bande an Kitchin ist der taffste und abgebrühteste Kerl weit und breit. Und der Sheriff und Kitchin begegnen sich nicht zum ersten Mal: Jahre zuvor hat der Sheriff Kitchin gejagt und hinter Gittern gebracht.
Gaston Leroux
Powieść sensacyjna z cyklu przygód uroczego i błyskotliwego reportera-detektywa Józefa Rouletabilla. Jaką zagadkę musi rozwiązać on tym razem? Kim jest tajemnicza Czarna Dama? Zapraszamy do lektury...
William Shakespeare
The king Antioch was a beautiful daughter. All the fiancés who came to Antioch were given one condition: to guess the difficult riddle; otherwise they will lose their head. No one could guess. Then one day young Pericles from Tire arrived at the kings court... Having solved the royal riddle, Pericles dares to flee in terror not only from Antioch, but even from his own country. This flight leads to a chain of events, losses and partings with loved ones.
Perkins of Portland. Perkins the Great
Ellis Parker Butler
Ellis Parker Butler (1869-1937) was a contemporary of many big names in American fiction straddling the 19th and 20th centuries, but today hes almost completely forgotten. Butler, the author of more than 30 books and more than 2,000 stories and essays. His writing spanned more than forty years and his stories, poems and articles were published in more than 225 magazines. Perkins of Portland are amusing tales showing the effectiveness of advertising some rather questionable products. Perkins and the narrator partner in promotions directed at a gullible and willing public. Unlike most tales of the kind, with moralistic endings where the sharps come to grief, Perkins and Co. become wealthy and quite pleased with themselves.