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This is a great collection of action short stories from'The Golden Age of Science Fiction'. Featured here are three stories by Walter J. Sheldon:'I, The Unspeakable','Your Time Is Up','Houlihan's Equation', and'The Shrine'.

'The Classic Collection of Agatha Christie brings together an enthralling array of mysteries featuring the brilliant detectives Hercule Poirot, Colonel Race, and Superintendent Battle. This extensive compilation includes timeless works such as'The Mystery of the Blue Train,''The Big Four,''The Murder of Roger Ackroyd,''The Secret of Chimneys,''The Man in the Brown Suit,'and a host of others, showcasing the unparalleled ingenuity and storytelling prowess of the Queen of Crime. In'The Mystery of the Blue Train,'readers embark on a luxurious journey full of twists and turns aboard the famous Blue Train. As Poirot unravels the secrets surrounding a murder, the opulent setting becomes a backdrop for intrigue and deception.'The Big Four'sees Poirot facing a formidable international conspiracy that threatens the world, testing his skills to their limits.'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd'stands as a classic example of Christie's mastery, introducing groundbreaking narrative techniques and a shocking twist that has become a hallmark of her work.'The Secret of Chimneys'takes readers into a mysterious world of political intrigue, secret societies, and hidden identities, with Poirot navigating a complex web of deception. In'The Man in the Brown Suit,'the charismatic Colonel Race takes the lead, providing readers with a thrilling adventure that spans continents. This novel showcases Christie's ability to weave tales of romance, suspense, and espionage. The collection further delves into the brilliant minds of Superintendent Battle and other memorable characters, offering a diverse range of mysteries that captivate from beginning to end. Agatha Christie's stories are more than mere detective tales; they are intricate puzzles that challenge readers to deduce the truth alongside her iconic characters. Her keen observations of human nature, coupled with a deep understanding of psychology, create narratives that stand the test of time. The characters of Poirot, Race, and Battle bring their unique approaches to solving crimes, adding depth and variety to the collection. The settings of these mysteries transport readers to glamorous locales, from the glittering world of international travel to the grandeur of country estates. Each story unfolds against a backdrop of societal intricacies, allowing Christie to explore themes of class, privilege, and morality. As the reader delves into this extensive collection, they will find themselves immersed in a world of suspense, deduction, and unexpected revelations. Agatha Christie's ability to keep her audience guessing until the final pages is on full display, making each novel a journey of discovery. This Classic Collection not only celebrates the enduring popularity of Agatha Christie's works but also serves as a testament to her unparalleled contribution to the mystery genre. Whether one is a seasoned Christie enthusiast or a newcomer to her works, this collection promises hours of entertainment, inviting readers to engage with some of the finest examples of detective fiction ever crafted.'Contents: Hercule Poirot The Mysterious Affair at Styles The Murder on the Links The Murder of Roger Ackroyd The Big Four The Mystery of the Blue Train Colonel Race The Man in the Brown Suit Superintendent Battle The Secret of Chimneys Tommy and Tuppence The Secret Adversary

Excerpt:'The Owl shows its blue and gilt cover on the bookstalls every Saturday morning. Thursday nights are therefore nights of turmoil in the offices in Fleet Street. They are always wearing nights; more so, of course, in hot weather than in cold. They are nights of discomfort for the office-boy and of something worse for the editor. Spencer Hastings edited The Owl, and owned a third of it; and the little paper's success showed him to possess both brains and capacity for hard work. For a man of thirty-three he had achieved much; but that capacity for work was hard tested—especially on Thursday nights. As to the brains, there was really no doubt of their quality. Take, for instance, The Owl “specials.” After he had thought of them and given birth to the first, The Owl, really a weekly review, was enabled to reap harvests in the way of “scoops” without in any way degenerating into a mere purveyor of news.'

The Convenient Marriage by Georgette Heyer is a delightful Georgian romance that blends humor, charm, and a touch of intrigue. Set in the late 18th century, the novel follows the story of the spirited Horatia'Horry'Winwood, a seventeen-year-old girl who impulsively offers herself in marriage to the wealthy and much older Earl of Rule to save her family from financial ruin. Horatia's elder sister, Elizabeth, was initially intended to marry the Earl, but she is in love with another man. To prevent her sister's unhappiness and to secure her family's future, the determined and headstrong Horry proposes to Rule herself. Intrigued by her audacity and charmed by her youthful innocence, Rule agrees to the marriage. As Horatia navigates her new life as the Countess of Rule, she finds herself entangled in the sophisticated and sometimes treacherous world of London society. Her marriage of convenience soon faces challenges, including the machinations of the devious Lady Massey and the return of Rule's former flame, the beautiful and manipulative Lady Caroline. Despite the obstacles, Horatia's pluck and honesty win over the initially distant Rule, and what began as a pragmatic arrangement gradually blossoms into a true and tender love. Along the way, there are duels, misunderstandings, and plenty of witty exchanges that keep the reader thoroughly entertained. Heyer's vivid characters, sparkling dialogue, and meticulous historical detail make The Convenient Marriage a captivating read. The novel is a perfect example of her talent for creating engaging and romantic stories set against the backdrop of the Georgian era, making it a must-read for fans of historical romance.

A disciple of Sir Walter Scott, George Payne Rainsford James was a bestselling historical novelist of the early Victorian period. Masterpieces such as ‘Richelieu', ‘Agincourt'and ‘The Smuggler'are noted for their polished prose, spice of adventure and scholarly attention to historical detail. This eBook presents James'collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) • Beautifully illustrated with images relating to James'life and works• Concise introductions to the novels and other texts• 41 novels, with individual contents tables• Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing• Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts• Excellent formatting of the texts• Rare poetry available in no other collection• Easily locate the poems or short stories you want to read• Includes James'non-fiction study of ‘The History of Chivalry'• Includes a brief biography• Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The NovelsRichelieu (1829)Darnley (1830)De l'Orme (1830)Philip Augustus (1831)Bertrand de la Croix (1831)Delaware (1833)Mary of Burgundy (1833)The Life and Adventures of John Marston Hall (1834)The Gypsy (1835)One in a Thousand (1835)Attila (1837)The Robber (1838)Henry of Guise (1839)The Huguenot (1839)Charles Tyrrell (1839)The King's Highway (1840)The Man at Arms (1840)Corse de Leon (1841)Morley Ernstein (1842)Forest Days (1843)Agincourt (1844)Arabella Stuart (1844)Rose d'Albret (1844)Arrah Neil (1845)The Smuggler (1845)Beauchamp (1846)Heidelberg (1846)The Castle of Ehrenstein (1847)A Whim and Its Consequences (1847)The Convict (1847)Gowrie (1848)The Forgery (1849)The Woodman (1849)Henry Smeaton (1851)The Fate (1851)Revenge (1852)Agnes Sorel (1853)Ticonderoga (1854)The Old Dominion (1856)Leonora d'Orco (1857)Lord Montagu's Page (1858) The Shorter FictionThe Desultory Man (1836) The PoetryAdra, or The Peruvians and Other Poems (1829) The Non-FictionThe History of Chivalry (1830) The BiographyGeorge Payne Rainsford James (1900) by John Andrew Hamilton

The Black Moth is Georgette Heyer's captivating debut novel, a historical romance set in the elegant world of 18th-century England. The story follows Jack Carstares, an exiled nobleman turned highwayman, who is haunted by his past. Jack took the blame for a crime he did not commit to save his younger brother's honor, and now lives as an outlaw, cut off from the life he once knew. When Jack crosses paths with the beautiful Lady Diana Beauleigh, who is being abducted by the villainous Duke of Andover, he steps in to rescue her, setting off a series of dramatic events. With intrigue, duels, romance, and betrayal, The Black Moth weaves a rich tapestry of adventure and passion, introducing readers to Heyer's flair for crafting lively characters and vivid period settings. This beautifully illustrated edition brings the charm and excitement of The Black Moth to life, making it a perfect read for fans of historical romance and swashbuckling tales. Georgette Heyer's sparkling wit and engaging storytelling have made this novel a timeless classic.

A charming and pathetic tale set in rural Scotland in the XVIIIth century about the life history of two sisters, Henrietta and Lucie, brought up in a secluded Fifeshire mansion by a strangely unhuman mother.

'The Classic Collection of Baroness Emmuska Orczy'presents a captivating array of novels and short stories from the esteemed author, highlighting her iconic tales of adventure, romance, and intrigue. At the forefront of this anthology is'The Scarlet Pimpernel,'Orczy's timeless masterpiece that follows the exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney, a dashing English aristocrat who leads a secret double life as the elusive Scarlet Pimpernel. With cunning disguises and daring rescues, Sir Percy and his League of the Scarlet Pimpernel risk their lives to save French aristocrats from the guillotine during the Reign of Terror. The collection also features thrilling sequels and spin-offs, including'Sir Percy Leads the Band,''Sir Percy Hits Back,'and'The Way of the Scarlet Pimpernel,'which further explore the adventures of the enigmatic hero and his valiant companions. Additionally, readers will be captivated by Orczy's riveting short stories, such as'Mam'zelle Guillotine,'which offer glimpses into the world of espionage, betrayal, and heroism. Illustrated with evocative artwork that brings Orczy's vivid characters and settings to life, this anthology immerses readers in the swashbuckling world of the Scarlet Pimpernel. From the bustling streets of revolutionary France to the opulent salons of English high society, Orczy's stories transport readers to a time of political upheaval and romantic intrigue. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Baroness Emmuska Orczy's work or discovering her stories for the first time,'The Classic Collection'is sure to enchant with its blend of adventure, romance, and suspense. Prepare to be swept away by the daring escapades of the Scarlet Pimpernel and the timeless allure of Orczy's storytelling. THE EMPEROR'S CANDLESTICKS IN MARY'S REIGN THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL BY THE GODS BELOVED I WILL REPAY A SON OF THE PEOPLE BEAU BROCADE THE ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL THE NEST OF THE SPARROWHAWK PETTICOAT GOVERNMENT A TRUE WOMAN FIRE IN STUBBLE MEADOWSWEET EL DORADO UNTO CÆSAR THE LAUGHING CAVALIER A BRIDE OF THE PLAINS THE BRONZE EAGLE LEATHERFACE LORD TONY'S WIFE A SHEAF OF BLUEBELLS HIS MAJESTY'S WELL-BELOVED THE FIRST SIR PERCY THE TRIUMPH OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL NICOLETTE PIMPERNEL AND ROSEMARY SIR PERCY HITS BACK MARIVOSA A JOYOUS ADVENTURE A CHILD OF THE REVOLUTION THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL LOOKS AT THE WORLD THE WAY OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL SIR PERCY LEADS THE BAND MAM'ZELLE GUILLOTINE THE WILL-O'-THE-WISP THE SHORT STORY COLLECTIONS • OLD HUNGARIAN FAIRY TALES • THE CASE OF MISS ELLIOTT • THE OLD MAN IN THE CORNER • LADY MOLLY OF SCOTLAND YARD • THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL • CASTLES IN THE AIR • UNRAVELLED KNOTS • SKIN O'MY TOOT • ADVENTURES OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL • IN THE RUE MONGE

A charming yet melancholic tale set in rural Scotland in the 18th century about the life history of two sisters, Henrietta and Lucie, brought up in a secluded mansion by a strangely inhuman mother.

Excerpt:'Ever since the “first breakfast,” groups of passengers had been trooping down the gang-plank, hurrying with guide-book and satchel to “do” Naples, Vesuvius, Pompeii, etc., before the steamer should sail again in the evening. An angular chap in proper steamer négligé lounged contentedly on the starboard rail and watched them go. By eight o'clock he seemed to have the starboard rail to himself. At that hour he was leaning heavily forward, presumably watching the ant-like stevedores loading and unloading the steamer, but he was quite aware of another lone passenger, slowly moving towards him. He had seen her come on at Genoa—anyone would have noticed the clean-cut, tailor-made figure—and on the journey from Genoa to Naples he had noted her once or twice striding the deck alone; but he did not know even so much as her name. He did not know her, but, as she came up to him and lingered at the starboard rail, he knew instinctively that he would borrow money from her.'

Excerpt:'This story tells how the Ramblers came into possession of an aeroplane. Willie Sloan is an odd little chap, rather difficult to understand, and is not altogether pleased with life on the plains. His presence among the crowd is largely responsible for their unexpected and startling adventures, in several of which the Border City aeronaut and his dirigible balloon figure prominently. As an aviator, Bob[4] Somers finds that all his coolness and skill are needed The stay in Wyoming brings about quite an unexpected result for Willie Sloan.'

The English novelist Dorothy M. Richardson was a modernist pioneer of stream-of-consciousness fiction. Her novel sequence ‘Pilgrimage'is an extraordinarily sensitive story, portrayed cinematically through the eyes of Miriam Henderson, an attractive and mystical New Woman. The unfinished 13-volume novel is now considered a significant work of literary modernism, exploring new formal methods to represent feminine consciousness. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Richardson's complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, detailed introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) • Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Richardson's life and works• Concise introductions to the novels and other texts• All 13 novels, with individual contents tables• Features rare works appearing for the first time in digital publishing• Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts• Excellent formatting of the texts• The complete short stories • Rare poems from periodicals, available in no other collection• Easily locate the poems or short stories you want to read• Explore Richardson's non-fiction • Includes Richardson's rare autobiographical pieces – available in no other collection• Special criticism section, with essays by Sinclair, Woolf and Lawrence, evaluating Richardson's contribution to literature• Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: PilgrimagePointed Roofs (1915)Backwater (1916)Honeycomb (1917)The Tunnel (1918)Interim (1919)Deadlock (1921)Revolving Lights (1923)The Trap (1925)Oberland (1927)Dawn's Left Hand (1931)Clear Horizon (1935)Dimple Hill (1938)March Moonlight (1967) The Short StoriesThe Short Stories of Dorothy Richardson The PoetryThe Poems of Dorothy Richardson The Non-FictionThe Quakers: Past and Present (1914)Gleanings from the Works of George Fox (1914)About Punctuation (1924)John Austen and the Inseparables (1930) The Autobiographical PiecesAutobiographical Sketches The CriticismThe Novels of Dorothy Richardson (1918) by May SinclairReview of ‘The Tunnel'(1919) by Virginia WoolfThe Future of the Novel (1923) by D. H. Lawrence Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

Constance Fenimore Woolson was an American novelist, poet, and short story writer. She was a grandniece of James Fenimore Cooper, and is best known for fictions about the Great Lakes region, the American South, and American expatriates in Europe. Woolson published her first novel Anne in 1880, followed by three others: East Angels (1886), Jupiter Lights (1889) and Horace Chase (1894). In 1883 she published the novella For the Major, a story of the postwar South that has become one of her most respected fictions. In the winter of 1889–1890 she traveled to Egypt and Greece, which resulted in a collection of travel sketches, Mentone, Cairo and Corfu (published posthumously in 1896). Contents: Novels The Old Stone House Anne For the Major East Angels Jupiter Lights Horace Chase Short stories Castle Nowhere: Lake-Country Sketches Rodman the Keeper: Southern Sketches The Front Yard and Other Italian Stories Dorothy and Other Italian Stories Poetry Two Women Travel writings Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu The Ancient City

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1943, Upton Sinclair was a prolific American novelist and polemicist for socialism, health, temperance, free speech and worker rights. His classic muckraking novel ‘The Jungle'is regarded as a landmark naturalistic proletarian work, praised by Jack London as “the ‘Uncle Tom's Cabin'of wage slavery.” This comprehensive eBook presents Sinclair's collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) • Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Sinclair's life and works• Concise introductions to the major novels• 28 novels, with individual contents tables• Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing • Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts• Excellent formatting of the texts• Includes a selection of Sinclair's plays and non-fiction• Features two autobiographies – discover Sinclair's intriguing life• Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The NovelsA Prisoner of Morro (1898)Springtime and Harvest (1901)The Journal of Arthur Stirling (1903)On Guard (1903)The West Point Rivals (1903)A West Point Treasure (1903)A Cadet's Honor (1903)The Cruise of the Training Ship (1903)Manassas (1904)A Captain of Industry (1906)The Jungle (1906)The Overman (1907)The Metropolis (1908)The Moneychangers (1908)Samuel the Seeker (1910)Love's Pilgrimage (1911)Damaged Goods (1913)Sylvia (1913)Sylvia's Marriage (1914)King Coal (1917)Jimmie Higgins (1919)100%: The Story of a Patriot (1920)They Call Me Carpenter (1922)The Millennium (1924)The Spokesman's Secretary (1926)Oil! (1927)Boston (1928)Affectionately Eve (1961) The PlaysPlays of Protest (1912)The Pot Boiler (1913) The Non-FictionThe Industrial Republic (1907)Good Health and How We Won It (1909)The Fasting Cure (1911)The Profits of Religion (1917)The Brass Check (1919)The Goose-Step (1923)The Goslings (1924)Mammonart (1925)Letters to Judd, an American Workingman (1925)Mental Radio (1930)The Book of Love (1934) The AutobiographyThe Autobiography of Upton Sinclair (1962)

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1943, Upton Sinclair was a prolific American novelist and polemicist for socialism, health, temperance, free speech and worker rights. His classic muckraking novel ‘The Jungle'is regarded as a landmark naturalistic proletarian work, praised by Jack London as “the ‘Uncle Tom's Cabin'of wage slavery.” Sinclair also reached a wide audience with his Lanny Budd series of contemporary historical novels, concerning the adventures of an antifascist hero, who witnesses key events surrounding the two World Wars. This comprehensive eBook presents Sinclair's collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) • Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Sinclair's life and works• Concise introductions to the major novels• 43 novels, with individual contents tables• The Complete Lanny Budd Series; all eleven novels• Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing • Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts• Excellent formatting of the texts• Includes a selection of Sinclair's plays and non-fiction• Features two autobiographies – discover Sinclair's intriguing life• Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The Lanny Budd SeriesWorld's End (1940)Between Two Worlds (1941)Dragon's Teeth (1942)Wide Is the Gate (1943)Presidential Agent (1944)Dragon Harvest (1945)A World to Win (1946)A Presidential Mission (1947)One Clear Call (1948)O Shepherd, Speak! (1949)The Return of Lanny Budd (1953) Other NovelsA Prisoner of Morro (1898)Springtime and Harvest (1901)The Journal of Arthur Stirling (1903)On Guard (1903)The West Point Rivals (1903)A West Point Treasure (1903)A Cadet's Honor (1903)The Cruise of the Training Ship (1903)Manassas (1904)A Captain of Industry (1906)The Jungle (1906)The Overman (1907)The Metropolis (1908)The Moneychangers (1908)Samuel the Seeker (1910)Love's Pilgrimage (1911)Damaged Goods (1913)Sylvia (1913)Sylvia's Marriage (1914)King Coal (1917)Jimmie Higgins (1919)100%: The Story of a Patriot (1920)They Call Me Carpenter (1922)The Millennium (1924)The Spokesman's Secretary (1926)Oil! (1927)Boston (1928)The Gnomobile (1936)The Flivver King (1937)What Didymus Did (1954)Affectionately Eve (1961) The PlaysPlays of Protest (1912)The Pot Boiler (1913) The Non-FictionThe Industrial Republic (1907)Good Health and How We Won It (1909)The Fasting Cure (1911)The Profits of Religion (1917)The Brass Check (1919)The Goose-Step (1923)The Goslings (1924)Mammonart (1925)Letters to Judd, an American Workingman (1925)Mental Radio (1930)The Book of Love (1934) The AutobiographiesAmerican Outpost (1932)The Autobiography of Upton Sinclair (1962)

Famed for her ‘Anne of Green Gables'stories, L. M. Montgomery has charmed readers for over a century with delightful tales of provincial life in turn-of-the-century Canada. Now you can explore everything else the accomplished author wrote. For the first time in publishing history, we are proud to present the complete works of L. M. Montgomery, featuring beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 3) • Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Montgomery's life and works• Concise introductions to the novels and other works• Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts• Excellent formatting of the texts• ANNE OF GREEN GABLES is fully illustrated with W. A. J Claus'original artwork• Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry and the short stories• Easily locate the poems or short stories you want to read• Rare poems appearing for the first time in digital print• Includes Montgomery's scarce non-fiction book COURAGEOUS WOMEN – appearing in this collection for the first time• Special contextual section, with contemporary articles and reviews of Montgomery's works• Features Montgomery's autobiography THE ALPINE PATH – discover the author's literary life• Ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres• UPDATED with improved texts and structure CONTENTS: Anne of Green Gables SeriesAnne of Green Gables (1908)Anne of Avonlea (1909)Anne of the Island (1915)Anne of Windy Poplars (1936)Anne's House of Dreams (1917)Anne of Ingleside (1939)Rainbow Valley (1919)Rilla of Ingleside (1921) Emily TrilogyEmily of New Moon (1923)Emily Climbs (1925)Emily's Quest (1927) Pat of Silver Bush SeriesPat of Silver Bush (1933)Mistress Pat (1935) The Story Girl SeriesThe Story Girl (1911)The Golden Road (1913) Other NovelsKilmeny of the Orchard (1910)The Blue Castle (1926)Magic for Marigold (1929)A Tangled Web (1931)Jane of Lantern Hill (1937) The Short Story CollectionsChronicles of Avonlea (1912)Further Chronicles of Avonlea (1920)The Road to Yesterday (1974)Uncollected Short Stories The Short StoriesList of Short Stories in Chronological OrderList of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order The PoetryThe Watchman and Other Poems (1916)Uncollected Poems The PoemsList of Poems in Chronological OrderList of Poems in Alphabetical Order The Non-FictionCourageous Women (1934) The AutobiographyThe Alpine Path: The Story of My Career (1917) Contextual PiecesEssays and Articles

My Man Jeeves is a collection of short stories by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the UK in May 1919. Of the eight stories in the collection, half feature the popular characters Jeeves and Bertie Wooster, while the others concern Reggie Pepper, an early prototype for Wooster.

Maria is ten years old, and lives in a gigantic house, or rather palace, in rural England, which is gradually collapsing: its name is Malplaquet. She is an orphan, and has a guardian, Mr. Hater, and a governess, Miss Brown, neither of them easy to get along with.

Meet Mr. Mulliner is a collection of short stories featuring the irrepressible pub raconteur Mr. Mulliner, who narrates all nine tales. The last story,'Honeysuckle Cottage', was not originally a Mr. Mulliner story; it was given a Mulliner frame for the book, and is the only one of the stories which is not explicitly narrated from the bar-parlour of the Angler's Rest public house.

“Nothing is so good as it seems beforehand.”Silas Marner is a simple weaver from Lantern Yard, an impoverished area of Northern England. He is the main protagonist who is wrongly accused of being a robber. Silas loses his sweetheart, reputation, and as a result, has to move out of the town. He dedicates the next fifteen years of his life to earning money. Despite developing an unhealthy obsession, he is still the same just and honest person albeit rather stingy by this time as monetary enrichment became the sole purpose of his being. But when injustice strikes again, Silas is about to change his perception of life forever. What he first considers to be the ultimate disaster of his existence, turns into the thing that gives a new meaning to his life. This moral tale will set things in the right place presenting a picture of justice and love that rise above ignorance and greed.The work is regarded as a pastoral novel and a moral tale with fairytale elements. A notable feature is Eliot's representation of the effects of industrialisation. Indeed, upon Silas's return to his home town in his old age, he can barely recognise the town where new buildings and factories have been erected. The author deploys her signature technique of setting the novel in a more distant past, which gives her the advantage of scope and hindsight. Published a year before Hugo's world-famous Les Misérables, Silas Marner tackles many similar tropes as effectively and authentically but in a more condensed form – in particular, finding the meaning in life when there seems to be nothing left to hold on to.The Legend Classics series:Around the World in Eighty DaysThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Importance of Being EarnestAlice's Adventures in WonderlandThe MetamorphosisThe Railway ChildrenThe Hound of the BaskervillesFrankensteinWuthering HeightsThree Men in a BoatThe Time MachineLittle WomenAnne of Green GablesThe Jungle BookThe Yellow Wallpaper and Other StoriesDraculaA Study in ScarletLeaves of GrassThe Secret GardenThe War of the WorldsA Christmas CarolStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr HydeHeart of DarknessThe Scarlet LetterThis Side of ParadiseOliver TwistThe Picture of Dorian GrayTreasure IslandThe Turn of the ScrewThe Adventures of Tom SawyerEmmaThe TrialA Selection of Short Stories by Edgar Allan PoeGrimm Fairy TalesThe AwakeningMrs DallowayGulliver's TravelsThe Castle of OtrantoSilas MarnerHard Times

The English interwar writer Arthur Ransome, best known for the ‘Swallows and Amazons'children's books, is noted for popularising the pattern for “holiday adventure” stories. A writer of various genres, his first success, ‘Bohemia in London', is a partly autobiographical account of his early days. He also published a noted general ‘History of Story-Telling', as well as landmark critical works on Edgar Allan Poe and Oscar Wilde. During the Great War, Ransome worked as a war correspondent in Russia, where he studied native folktales, which he retold for children. He also wrote extensively about his passion of angling, producing the seminal work in its field, ‘Rod and Line'. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Ransome's complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) • Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Ransome's life and works• Concise introductions to the major works• All the ‘Swallows and Amazons'novels, with individual contents tables• Includes Ransome's original illustrations to the novels• Many rare texts appearing for the first time in digital publishing • Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts• Excellent formatting of the texts• Rare short stories available in no other collection• Includes Ransome's rare non-fiction works• Features the celebrated autobiography – discover Ransome's intriguing life• Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The Swallows and Amazons BooksSwallows and Amazons (1930)Swallowdale (1931)Peter Duck (1932)Winter Holiday (1933)Coot Club (1934)Pigeon Post (1936)We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea (1937)Secret Water (1939)The Big Six (1940)Missee Lee (1941)The Picts and the Martyrs (1943)Great Northern? (1947) Other Children's BooksThe Child's Book of the Seasons (1906)Pond and Stream (1906)The Things in our Garden (1906)The Hoofmarks of the Faun (1911)Old Peter's Russian Tales (1916)Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp in Rhyme (1920)The Soldier and Death (1922) The Horror NovelThe Elixir of Life (1915) The Short StoriesMiscellaneous Stories The Non-FictionThe Souls of the Streets and Other Little Papers (1904)Bohemia in London (1907)A History of Story-telling (1909)Edgar Allan Poe (1910)Oscar Wilde (1912)Portraits and Speculations (1913)Six Weeks in Russia (1919)The Crisis in Russia (1921)Racundra's First Cruise (1923)Rod and Line (1929)Racundra's Third Cruise (1972) The AutobiographyThe Autobiography of Arthur Ransome (1976)

An austere young scientist is humanized by a brilliant lawyer and his beautiful wife. Terry is a riveting tale of personal growth, enveloped in a tapestry of complex emotions and relationships.

Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse was an English author and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. His creations include the feather-brained Bertie Wooster and his sagacious valet, Jeeves; the immaculate and loquacious Psmith; Lord Emsworth and the Blandings Castle set; the Oldest Member, with stories about golf; and Mr Mulliner, with tall tales on subjects ranging from bibulous bishops to megalomaniac movie moguls. Born in Guildford, the third son of a British magistrate based in Hong Kong, Wodehouse spent happy teenage years at Dulwich College, to which he remained devoted all his life. After leaving school he was employed by a bank but disliked the work and turned to writing in his spare time. His early novels were mostly school stories, but he later switched to comic fiction. Most of Wodehouse's fiction is set in his native United Kingdom, although he spent much of his life in the US and used New York and Hollywood as settings for some of his novels and short stories. Wodehouse worked extensively on his books, sometimes having two or more in preparation simultaneously. He would take up to two years to build a plot and write a scenario of about thirty thousand words. After the scenario was complete he would write the story. Early in his career he would produce a novel in about three months, but he slowed in old age to around six months. He used a mixture of Edwardian slang, quotations from and allusions to numerous poets, and several literary techniques to produce a prose style that has been compared to comic poetry and musical comedy. Contents: The Novels The Pothunters A Prefect's Uncle The Gold Bat William Tell Told Again The Head of Kay's Love among the Chickens The White Feather Not George Washington The Swoop! Mike A Gentleman of Leisure Psmith in the City The Prince and Betty The Little Nugget Psmith, Journalist Something New Uneasy Money Piccadilly Jim A Damsel in Distress The Coming of Bill 20 Jill the Reckless Indiscretions of Archie The Girl on the Boat The Adventures of Sally The Inimitable Jeeves Leave It to Psmith Sam the Sudden The Small Bachelor The Short Story Collections Tales of St. Austin's The Man Upstairs The Man with Two Left Feet My Man Jeeves The Clicking of Cuthbert Ukridge Carry On, Jeeves The Heart of a Goof

Murder, political intrigue, theft, secret identities, and deception—this Agatha Christie mystery has it all!In this fast-paced mystery from Agatha Christie—one of the masters of detective fiction—Prince Michael, heir to the throne of Herzoslovakia, is found murdered at the English countryside manor known as Chimneys. A plot full of political scheming, the theft of the famed Koh-i-Noor diamond, and layers of deception unfolds as Superintendent Battle from Scotland Yard investigates. Each clue weaves a new thread into a web of intrigue that mystery thriller fans will be hard-pressed to untangle!

One of the major novelists of the post-World War I lost generation, John Dos Passos established a reputation as a social historian and radical critic of American life. His celebrated masterpiece, the U.S.A. trilogy, was ranked by the Modern Library as 23rd of the 100 best English-language novels of the twentieth century. Written in experimental, non-linear form, the landmark trilogy blends elements of biography, song lyrics and news reports to portray a vibrant tapestry landscape of early twentieth-century American culture. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Dos Passos'complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) • Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Dos Passos'life and works• Concise introductions to the major texts• All 15 novels, with individual contents tables• Rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including the unfinished novel ‘Century's Ebb'• Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts• Excellent formatting of the texts• The plays and poetry — available in no other collection• Includes a wide selection of Dos Passos'non-fiction• Features the seminal autobiography ‘The Best Times'– discover Dos Passos'literary life• Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The U.S.A. TrilogyThe 42nd Parallel (1930)Nineteen Nineteen (1932)The Big Money (1936) District of Columbia TrilogyAdventures of a Young Man (1939)Number One (1943)The Grand Design (1949) Other NovelsOne Man's Initiation — 1917 (1920)Three Soldiers (1921)Streets of Night (1923)Manhattan Transfer (1925)Chosen Country (1951)Most Likely to Succeed (1954)The Great Days (1958)Midcentury (1961)Century's Ebb (1975) The PlaysThe Garbage Man (1926)Airways, Inc. (1934)Fortune Heights (1934) The PoetryPoems from ‘Eight Harvard Poets'(1917)A Pushcart at the Curb (1922) The Non-FictionRosinante to the Road Again (1922)Facing the Chair (1927)Orient Express (1927)Why Write for the Theatre Anyway? (1934)The Men Who Made the Nation (1957)Mr. Wilson's War (1962)Brazil on the Move (1963)The Portugal Story (1969)Easter Island (1970) The AutobiographyThe Best Times (1966)

Embark on a delightful journey with'The Expedition of Humphry Clinker'by Tobias Smollett. Set in 18th-century England, this epistolary novel invites you to follow the lively and eccentric Squire Matthew Bramble and his companions as they embark on a comedic and insightful expedition across the country.Through a series of witty letters, the characters share their thoughts, experiences, and observations as they encounter a variety of people and places. From the bustling city of London to the serene countryside, the novel paints a vivid picture of Georgian society, offering a glimpse into the quirks and complexities of its inhabitants.As the travelers navigate a series of misadventures and encounters, you'll be treated to a blend of humor, satire, and social commentary. Smollett's skilled storytelling captures the essence of the era, offering both a window into the past and a reflection on human nature that remains relevant today.'The Expedition of Humphry Clinker'is a delightful exploration of human relationships, societal norms, and the pursuit of happiness. With its engaging characters and clever narrative structure, this novel offers a charming and insightful journey that is sure to captivate readers of all backgrounds.ABOUT THE AUTHORTobias Smollett, a literary trailblazer of the 18th century, brought his vibrant imagination to life through his eloquent prose and sharp wit. Born in 1721, this Scottish novelist and satirist embarked on a journey that would leave an indelible mark on the literary landscape. With an insatiable curiosity and an eye for detail, Smollett penned tales that spanned genres and captured the essence of his era. From the uproarious escapades of'The Adventures of Roderick Random'to the biting social commentary of'The Expedition of Humphry Clinker,'his works resonated with readers across generations. His distinctive style intertwined humor, adventure, and astute observations, painting vivid portraits of both his characters and the society they inhabited. A skilled physician turned prolific writer, Smollett's narratives blended reality and fiction to create a rich tapestry of storytelling. As a satirist, he wielded his pen to illuminate the follies of his time, using humor as a powerful tool for commentary. Smollett's legacy endures, reminding us of the enduring power of storytelling to entertain, enlighten, and reflect the complexities of the human experience.

An innocent young man is falsely accused of stealing Church money. With his life shattered, his trust in God lost and his heart broken, Silas leaves Lantern Yard for a rural area. He throws himself into his craft and comes to adore the gold coins he earns and hoards from his weaving. But a thief in the night changes everything, while Marner is away on business. The weaver has been punished, twice! But a snowy, cold night brings him salvation, instead, a little girl barely able to walk, comes into his home and lies down by the fireplace. Has heaven given him a replacement for his lost money? Will Silas keep her? This popular classic is a must-read for all! • A profound and powerful tale about love, loyalty, reward, punishment, fate, and fortitude • It perfectly captures the early years of the nineteenth century and still communicates its message today • Its writing style is notable for its strong realism and for covering various issues • This classic has been cherished by many generations • The characters and gripping plots will keep the readers hooked

An American best-selling author of the early twentieth century, Winston Churchill wrote the historical novel ‘Richard Carvel', which was a huge phenomenon on its 1899 publication, selling two million copies at a time when the U.S. population was only 76 million. The book launched Churchill's career and was followed by a series of meticulously-researched historical novels that were tremendously popular in the 1900's and 1910's. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Churchill's complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts and informative introductions. (Version 1) • Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Churchill's life and works• Concise introductions to the major texts• All 10 novels, with individual contents tables• Features the rare short story ‘Faith of Frances Craniford', appearing here for the first time in digital publishing • Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts• Excellent formatting of the texts• The complete plays• Rare poems available in no other collection• Includes Churchill's non-fiction• The rare Christian study ‘The Uncharted Way', first time in digital publishing• Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The NovelsThe Celebrity (1898)Richard Carvel (1899)The Crisis (1901)The Crossing (1904)Coniston (1906)Mr. Crewe's Career (1908)A Modern Chronicle (1910)The Inside of the Cup (1913)A Far Country (1915)The Dwelling-Place of Light (1917) The Short StoriesMr. Keegan's Elopement (1896)Faith of Frances Craniford (1917) The PlaysThe Title Mart (1905)Dr. Jonathan (1919) The PoetryThe Poems of Winston Churchill The Non-FictionA Traveller in War-Time (1918)An Essay on the American Contribution and the Democratic Idea (1918)The Uncharted Way (1940)

Mary Baker Eddy was an American religious leader and author who founded The Church of Christ, Scientist, in New England in 1879. She also founded The Christian Science Monitor, a Pulitzer Prize-winning secular newspaper, in 1908, and three religious magazines: the Christian Science Sentinel, The Christian Science Journal, and The Herald of Christian Science. She wrote numerous books and articles, the most notable of which was Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, which had sold over tan million copies. Members of The First Church of Christ, Scientist consider Eddy the'discoverer'of Christian Science, and adherents are therefore known as Christian Scientists or students of Christian Science. The church is sometimes informally known as the Christian Science church. Eddy was named one of the'100 Most Significant Americans of All Time'in 2014 by Smithsonian Magazine, and her book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures was ranked as one of the'75 Books by Women Whose Words Have Changed the World'by the Women's National Book Association. Contents: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures Unity of Good Pulpit and Press Miscellaneous Writings Retrospection and Introspection Rudimental Divine Science The People's Idea of God No and Yes Poems

Now regarded as one of the most imaginative prose writers of the nineteenth century, George Borrow was an English traveler, linguist and translator. His many adventures, including contact with the Romani, provided the inspiration for his travel book masterpiece ‘Lavengro'and its sequel ‘The Romany Rye'(1857). While working in Spain for a Bible society, Borrow found his literary homeland, providing materials for ‘The Zincali'and for his brilliantly picturesque travel book ‘The Bible in Spain', which was a tremendous success. This eBook presents Borrow's complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) • Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Borrow's life and works• Concise introductions to the major texts• All the travel books, with individual contents tables• Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts• Excellent formatting of the texts• Rare translations• Includes Borrow's letters – spend hours exploring the author's correspondence• Features four biographies, including Shorter's seminal study – discover Borrow's intriguing life• Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The Travel BooksThe Zincali (1841)The Bible in Spain (1843)Lavengro (1851)The Romany Rye (1857)Wild Wales (1862)A Supplementary Chapter to the Bible in Spain (1913) The TranslationsFaustus by Friedrich Maximilian Klinger (1825)Romantic Ballads (1826)Targum (1835)The Talisman (1835)The Gypsy Luke (1837)The Sleeping Bard by Ellis Wynne (1860)The Turkish Jester by Nasreddin Hoca (1884)The Death of Balder by Johannes Ewald (1889)Miscellaneous Ballads Non-FictionThe Welsh and Their Literature (1861)Romano Lavo-lil (1874) The LettersThe Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible Society (1911)Letters to his Mother, Ann Borrow and Other Correspondents (1913)Letters to His Wife Mary Borrow (1913) The BiographiesGeorge Borrow (1900) by Alfred Egmont HakeGeorge Borrow, the Man and His Work (1908) by R. A. J. WallingGeorge Borrow (1911) by Walter Theodore Watts-DuntonGeorge Borrow and His Circle (1913) by Clement King Shorter

Ian Lancaster Fleming was a British writer who is best known for his postwar James Bond series of spy novels. While working for Britain's Naval Intelligence Division during the Second World War, Fleming was involved in planning Operation Goldeneye and in the planning and oversight of two intelligence units, 30 Assault Unit and T-Force. He drew from his wartime service and his career as a journalist for much of the background, detail, and depth of his James Bond novels. The Bond books were written in post-war Britain, when the country was still an imperial power. As the series progressed, the British Empire was in decline; journalist William Cook observed that'Bond pandered to Britain's inflated and increasingly insecure self-image, flattering us with the fantasy that Britannia could still punch above her weight.'The books should be read in publication order. The exception is book 10 - The Spy Who Loved Me which is best read out of sequence, earlier or later in the series, so as not to break up the main sequence of 9 - Thunderball, 11 - On Her Majesty's Secret Service, 12 - You Only Live Twice, and 13 - The Man With the Golden Gun which MUST be read in that order. 2 - Live and Let Die must be read before 6 - Doctor No. Contents: Casino Royale Live and Let Die Moonraker Diamonds Are Forever From Russia, with Love Dr. No Goldfinger Thunderball The Spy Who Loved Me On Her Majesty's Secret Service You Only Live Twice The Man with the Golden Gun For Your Eyes Only Octopussy and The Living Daylights

John Wyndham created some of the most intriguing and intelligent science fiction of the 20th century. Some of his works were set in post-apocalyptic landscapes. His best known works include The Day of the Triffids (1951), filmed in 1962, and The Midwich Cuckoos (1957), which was filmed in 1960 as Village of the Damned, in 1995 under the same title, and again in 2022 in Sky Max under its original title. But some readers consider that The Chrysalids was really his best. The ideas in The Chrysalids are echoed in The Handmaid's Tale, whose author, Margaret Atwood, has acknowledged Wyndham's work as an influence. Wyndham also wrote several short stories, ranging from hard science fiction to whimsical fantasy. Contents: The Day of the Triffids The Kraken Wakes The Chrysalids The Midwich Cuckoos The Outward Urge Trouble with Lichen Chocky

Agatha Christie was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, with more than two billion copies of her books sold. Most of Christie's books and short stories have been adapted for television, radio, video games, and graphic novels. More than 30 feature films are based on her work. The second volume will include the following masterpieces written by Agatha Christie: The Mystery of the Blue Train, The Seven Dials Mystery, The Murder at the Vicarage, Giant's Bread, The Sittaford Mystery, Peril at End House, Lord Edgware Dies, and Murder on the Orient Express. The third volume will include the following masterpieces written by Agatha Christie: Unfinished Portrait, Why Didn't They Ask Evans?, Three Act Tragedy, Death in the Clouds, The A.B.C. Murders, Murder in Mesopotamia, Cards on the Table, Dumb Witness, Death on the Nile, Appointment with Death, and Hercule Poirot's Christmas. Contents: Vol 1.: Part 1. Hercule Poirot. Detective novels The Mysterious Affair at Styles The Murder on the Links The Murder of Roger Ackroyd The Big Four Part 2. Hercule Poirot. Poirot Investigates The Adventure of the Western Star The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor The Adventure of the Cheap Flat The Mystery of the Hunters Lodge The Million Dollar Bond Robbery The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan The Kidnapped Prime Minister The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman The Case of the Missing Will Part 3. Hercule Poirot. Poirot's Early Cases The Affair at the Victory Ball The Adventure of the Clapham Cook The Cornish Mystery The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly The Double Clue The King of Clubs The LeMesurier Inheritance The Lost Mine The Plymouth Express The Chocolate Box The Submarine Plans The Veiled Lady Market Basing Mystery Part 4. Mr. Quin & Satterthwaite The Coming of Mr Quin. Part 5. Colonel Race The Man in the Brown Suit Part 6. Superintendent Battle The Secret of Chimneys

Set on the eve of the Protestant Reformation in Scotland, The Monastery is full of supernatural events, theological conflict and humour. Located in the lawless Scottish Borders, the novel depicts the monastery of Kennaquhair (a thinly disguised Melrose Abbey, whose ruins are still to be seen near Scott's own home at Abbotsford) on the verge of dissolution, and the fortunes of two brothers as they respond to a new social and religious order. Highlights of the narrative include a moving encounter between two representatives of opposing sides in the Reformation controversy who had been students together in less troubled times, and the final formal procession of the Kennaquhair monks as the Reformed forces arrive. A talking-point when the work was first published, the mysterious spectral White Lady, guardian of the magical Black Book, still intrigues readers. A strong comic element is provided by Sir Piercie Shafton with his absurd linguistic mannerisms fashionable at the English court. The narrative is preceded by one of Scott's most charming and playful introductory exchanges between the fictional local antiquary Cuthbert Clutterbuck and the Author of Waverley.

A giant of early-twentieth century English literature, Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch was a prolific novelist, poet and literary critic. Celebrated for his clear and effortless style, he produced masterpieces in numerous genres, including adventure fiction, children's classics, poetry, critical essays and influential anthologies. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook provides Quiller-Couch's complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) • Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Quiller-Couch's life and works• Concise introductions to the novels and other texts• All 23 novels, with individual contents tables• Features rare novels, including the unfinished novel ‘Castle Dor'. (Please note: Daphne du Maurier's completion cannot appear due to copyright)• Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts• Excellent formatting of the texts• Famous works are fully illustrated with their original artwork• Rare story collections • Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories• Easily locate the stories you want to read• Poetry collections • Wide range of Quiller-Couch's non-fiction• Features the author's autobiography — first time in digital print• Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The NovelsDead Man's Rock (1887)The Astonishing History of Troy Town (1888)The Splendid Spur (1889)The Blue Pavilions (1891)Ia (1896)St. Ives (1898)The Ship of Stars (1899)The Westcotes (1902)Hetty Wesley (1903)The Adventures of Harry Revel (1903)Fort Amity (1904)The Shining Ferry (1905)The Mayor of Troy (1906)Sir John Constantine (1906)Poison Island (1907)Major Vigoureux (1907)True Tilda (1909)Lady Good-for-Nothing (1910)Brother Copas (1911)Hocken and Hunken (1912)Nicky-Nan, Reservist (1915)Foe-Farrell (1918)Castle Dor (1962) The Short Story CollectionsNoughts and Crosses (1891)The Delectable Duchy (1893)I Saw Three Ships and Other Winter's Tales (1893)Wandering Heath (1895)Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts (1900)The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales (1902)Two Sides of the Face (1903)Shakespeare's Christmas and Other Stories (1905)Merry-Garden and Other Stories (1907)The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales from the Old French (1910)Corporal Sam and Other Stories (1910)News from the Duchy (1913)In Powder and Crinoline (1913)Mortallone and Aunt Trinidad (1917)Miscellaneous Short Stories The Short StoriesList of Short Stories in Chronological OrderList of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order The Poetry CollectionsGreen Bays, Verses and Parodies (1893)The Vigil of Venus and Other Poems (1912) The Non-FictionThe Warwickshire Avon (1891)Preface to ‘The Golden Pomp'(1895)Adventures in Criticism (1896)Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250–1900 (1900)From a Cornish Window (1906)Introduction to ‘English Sonnets'(1897)The Oxford Book of Ballads (1911)Thomas Edward Brown (1911)Poetry (1914)On the Art of Writing (1916)Introduction to ‘Characters of Shakespeare's Plays'(1916) by William HazlittOn the Art of Reading (1920)Preface to ‘The Oxford Book of Victorian Verse'(1922)Preface to ‘Oxford Book of English Prose'(1923) The AutobiographyMemories and Opinions (1945) Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

Stephen P H Butler Leacock FRSC was born on 30th December 1869 in Swanmore, near Southampton, England. He was the third of eleven children.The family emigrated to Canada in 1876, settling on a 100-acre farm in Sutton, Ontario. There Leacock was home-schooled until, funded by his grandfather, he was enrolled into the elite private school Upper Canada College in Toronto. Academically he was very strong. In 1887, at age 17, he became head boy and then proceeded on to the University of Toronto to study languages and literature. Despite completing two years of study in only one, he was obliged to leave the university because his father, an alcoholic, had abandoned the family and finances could not be stretched to continue his attendance. Leacock now enrolled in a three-month course at Strathroy Collegiate Institute to become a qualified high school teacher with a regular income.He worked at Upper Canada College from 1889 through 1899 and later resumed his studies part-time at the University of Toronto, graduating with a B A in 1891. It was during this period that he was first published in The Varsity, a campus newspaper. But his passion was now economics and political theory. In 1899 he enrolled for postgraduate studies at the University of Chicago and earned his PhD in 1903.Leacock had married Beatrix Hamilton in 1900 and 15 years later the couple had their only child, Stephen. In time father and son developed a love-hate relationship, partially caused by his son's diminutive stature of only four feet. Accepting a post at McGill University Leacock would remain there until he retired in 1936. In 1906, he wrote ‘Elements of Political Science', quickly adopted as a standard textbook for the next two decades and his most profitable book. He also began public speaking and lecturing, and took a year's leave of absence in 1907 to speak throughout Canada on the subject of national unity. Leacock had submitted humourous articles to the Toronto magazine Grip in 1894, and was soon published in other Canadian and US magazines. In 1910, he printed privately a collection of these as ‘Literary Lapses'. Acquired by the British publisher, John Lane, it was released in London and New York. He was now a commercially successful writer. There soon followed ‘Nonsense Novels'(1911) and the sentimental favourite, ‘Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town'(1912). His ‘Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich'(1914) is a darker collection that satirizes city life. Collections of sketches continued to be published almost annually, filled with a mixture of light-hearted whimsy, parody, nonsense, and satire.In later life, he wrote on the art of humour writing and published biographies on Twain and Dickens. Together with continued speaking tours he also added to his non-fiction with many well-regarded and award-winning volumes on Canada.Politically Leacock was a social conservative and a partisan Conservative. He opposed women's right to vote and had a varied record on non-English immigration. He was a champion of Empire but an advocate of social welfare legislation and wealth redistribution, but he often caused friction with his racist views towards blacks and Indigenous peoples.Leacock has for some time been forgotten as an economist, but it's often quoted that in 1911 more people had heard of him than had heard of Canada. For the decade after 1915 Leacock was the most popular humorist in the English-speaking world.Stephen Leacock died on 28th March 1944 of throat cancer in Toronto, Canada. He was 74. He was buried in the St George the Martyr Churchyard, Sutton, Ontario.

In The Ranch at the Wolverine, we meet a little girl born on a lonely settlement, her only friend the grouchy old lady who lives nearby with her shiftless husband. It's a hard life for both families as Billy Louise grows up and eventually goes away for a better education. When she returns home after the death of her father, she must take up the reins and run their little ranch. Enter, a couple of strangers who may, or may not, be friends. Adventure, danger and a beautifully detailed description of life in the Old West fill out the story, which, as with most B.M. Bower novels, has a sad/happy ending. Very enjoyable. (Amazon)

A “sharp, amusing story” (The Guardian) about the fountain of youth and its implications for women's rights, by one of the twentieth century's most brilliant—and neglected—science fiction and horror writers, whom Stephen King called “the best writer of science fiction that England has ever produced.” “It was a genius move for John Wyndham to center an age-slowing narrative on women, who are still today pressured to remain youthful-looking forever, or succumb to social invisibility.... Wyndham was uniquely gifted at skewering humankind's foibles while maintaining a shred of hope that our better angels would prevail.”—Kate Folk, from the introduction What if humans discovered the secret to prolonged life? Francis Saxover and Diana Brackley, two biochemists investigating a rare lichen, separately discover that it has a remarkable property: It slows the aging process almost to a halt. Francis, realizing the horrifying implications of an ever-youthful wealthy elite, decides to keep his findings a secret. But the younger and more daring Diana sees an opportunity to overturn the male status quo and free women from the career-versus-children binary—in short, a chance to remake the world.

When the notorious Lord Tracy Belmanoir, Duke of Andover and also the infamous Black Moth, is caught attempting to abduct the dark-haired Diana Beauleigh by estranged Jack Carstares, the rightful Earl of Wyncham, he's sent scurrying after a thrilling sword fight. Injured in battle, Jack relies on Diana to nurse his wounds and, as their feelings for each other blossom, realizes that he must return to Wyncham, clear his name of previous accusations, and rightly take over as earl. But the Black Moth waits patiently to take what he wants—and he is relentless. Can Jack take over as earl, defeat the Black Moth, and finally be with the woman he loves?

The late Victorian novelist Mrs. Humphry Ward (Mary Augusta Ward) embraced the novel as her medium for exploring the serious dilemmas of the age. Her 1888 masterpiece ‘Robert Elsmere', a novel on the theme of religious faith and doubt, enjoyed phenomenal sales on both sides of the Atlantic. Altogether Ward published 26 novels and was the world's best-selling novelist at the turn of the century, earning royalties unprecedented at the time. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Ward's complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) • Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Ward's life and works• Concise introductions to the major texts• All 26 novels, with individual contents tables• Features rare books appearing for the first time in digital publishing• Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts• Excellent formatting of the texts• Famous works are fully illustrated with their original artwork• Ward's non-fiction, including rare essays – available in no other collection• Ward's autobiography• Features a bonus biography – discover Ward's literary life• Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The NovelsMilly and Olly (1881)Miss Bretherton (1884)Robert Elsmere (1888)The History of David Grieve (1892)Marcella (1894)The Story of Bessie Costrell (1895)Sir George Tressady (1896)Helbeck of Bannisdale (1898)Eleanor (1900)Lady Rose's Daughter (1903)The Marriage of William Ashe (1905)Fenwick's Career (1906)Diana Mallory (1908)Daphne (1909)Canadian Born (1910)The Case of Richard Meynell (1911)The Mating of Lydia (1913)The Coryston Family (1913)Delia Blanchflower (1914)Eltham House (1915)A Great Success (1915)Lady Connie (1916)Missing (1917)The War and Elizabeth (1918)Cousin Philip (1919)Harvest (1920) The Non-FictionAmiel's Journal (1885)The Brontë Prefaces (1899)Anti-Suffrage Essays (1908)John Lyly (1911)England's Effort: Six Letters to an American Friend (1916)Wordsworth's Valley in War-Time (1916)Towards the Goal (1917)Fields of Victory (1919) The AutobiographyA Writer's Recollections (1918) The BiographyThe Life of Mrs. Humphry Ward by Janet Penrose Trevelyan Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

The Duel is a novel by Russian author Aleksandr Kuprin published in 1905. It is generally considered his best work; even though Kuprin's 1896 short story Moloch first made his name known as a writer it was The Duel (1905) which made him famous. Because of it'Kuprin was highly praised by fellow writers including Anton Chekhov, Maxim Gorky, Leonid Andreyev, Nobel Prize-winning Ivan Bunin'and Leo Tolstoy who acclaimed him a true successor to Chekhov. The story concerns an intelligent young officer, Second Lieutenant Romashov, stationed at a dull military garrison in southern Russia where he can not stomach his sadistic and stupid colleagues and military life. He falls in love with the wife of a superior officer, a cold and calculating woman whose one ambition is her husband's advancement. The affair leads in the end to the duel of the title, both externally, and figuratively through the young man's naive dreams of grandeur confronting the degeneration of military life and society of the time.

Western novelette by W C Tuttle, published in Adventure magazine. Excerpt:'It was the year of the big drouth in the valley of Moon River; a season when every blade of grass was worth its weight in gold to the cattlemen, who watched with jealous care over their unstaked portions of the range and guarded closely their almost dry water-holes. Day after day through the long summer the merciless sun had baked the grass-roots; browning the land; burning below the surface, until a puff of wind would drift the soil, as a wind drifts dry snow. Even the sage and greasewood turned from purple to brownish-gray. Along the river, which wound its way through this crescent-shaped valley, the leaves of willow and cottonwood hummed paper-dry in the hot winds, while the river, itself, was shrunken to half its normal Summer stage. The range cattle were red-eyed, hollow of flank and dust-colored and when they stopped to graze their panting nostrils would send up tiny puffs of smoke-like dust. In all that valley of rolling hills, which sloped upward on both sides to the hazy heights of the Shoshone Mountains, there was no sign of green vegetation. Riding down the slope of one of these hills, heading toward the river, came a tall, thin cowboy, unshaven and unshorn. The expression of his thin face was serious as he squinted into the hazy distance and spoke softly to his rangy bay horse— “Bronc,'f this ain't the best place I ever seen t'commit murder in, then my name ain't ‘Skeeter Bill'Sarg.” The horse sniffed suspiciously at the dry grass, but did not crop at it.'

Patty makes friends in England, and helps some of them find a lost family fortune. This is the 6th book in the series of Patty books. This one has Patty living in England for the summer, and there are two story lines. The first is her acquaintance with Lady Hamilton, and her trying to reconcile her with her estranged father. The 2nd is in the summer home of Cromarty Manor and trying to find their hidden treasure, so they can restore their English Manor home. (goodreads)

Serious Reflections During the Life and Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe with his Vision of the Angelick World, first published in 1720 and considered a sequel to The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, is a collection of essays written in the voice of the Crusoe character. Expressing Defoe's thoughts about many moral questions of the day, the narrator takes up isolation, poverty, religious liberty, and epistemology. Defoe also used this volume to revive his interest in poetry, not the satiric poetry of the early eighteenth century, but the more inspirational verse that appeared in some of his later works. Serious Reflections also includes an imaginative flight in which Crusoe wanders among the planets, a return to the moon voyage impulse of Defoe's 1705 work The Consolidator. Illuminating the ideas and philosophy of this most influential of English novelists, it is invaluable for any student of the period.

John Waring seems to have everything to look forward to. He's just been elected as president of Corinth University, and his engagement has been confirmed to an attractive local widow, who loves him dearly. But then there appears on the scene a beautiful and mysterious young woman who's quite clearly lying about who she is. At sight of her, Waring is clearly more than startled. Later that night he continues to work alone in his study, all doors locked, and the following morning he's found dead at his desk, stabbed in the jugular. Aside from the locked doors, just to make matters more mysterious there's no trace of the weapon. There are, however, small footprints in the snow outside the study's French windows, and these lead toward the boarding house where the Mystery Girl is lodging. (goodreads)

Silas Marner is a lowly weaver who is wrongfully accused of a crime, loses the woman he loves and the respect of his conservative neighbors. Shamed and broken, he attempts to build a new life without the reminder of everything he's lost. In the early nineteenth century, Silas Marner, is part of a small congregation where he earns a living as a weaver. When the group is suddenly robbed, members suspect Silas, prompting him to leave and embrace a life of isolation. His attempts to rebuild are thwarted when his own small fortune is stolen forcing him to start all over. Despite a desire for solitude, Silas stumbles across an abandoned child and decides to raise her as his own. Her presence changes his outlook, creating something he never thought he'd have – a family. Eliot examines the dangers of oppressive institutions that cast away members without mercy. It addresses groupthink and a fear of individualism. The story is a cautionary tale that emphasizes the importance of perspective, empathy and hope. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Silas Marner is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

The Rasp introduces the world to the amazing Anthony Gethryn, an ex-secret service agent, and occasional newspaper correspondent. He is assigned to cover the story of a cabinet minister, John Hoode, who was found murdered in the library of his country house, battered to death with a wood-rasp. Scotland yard has only one suspect Hoode's secretary Alan Deacon. But Gethryn is convinced that Deacon did not do it. To prove that he'll have to investigate himself and find the real killer. But everyone else who might have had a motive has a cast-iron alibi. Can he crack the case and bring the killer to justice? An ingenious murder mystery. —Kine Weekly I was certainly entertained all of the way through.—Mystery•File a very puzzling case and clever solution.— Arm Chair Reviewer

The American author and creator of the folk character Uncle Remus, Joel Chandler Harris produced a wide body of works, reflecting his life and interests in the Deep South. As a young journalist, he established a reputation as a brilliant humorist and writer of dialect. His Uncle Remus stories secured for Harris a place in American literature. The format was an instant success — a wise and genial old black man, Uncle Remus narrates tales of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox and other animals to the son of a plantation owner, while interweaving his philosophy of the world about him. Harris'later novels reveal his ability as a writer of ‘local color', exploring important issues facing the South after its Reconstruction. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Harris'complete works, with numerous illustrations, many rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) • Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Harris'life and works• Concise introductions to the novels and other texts• The Complete Uncle Remus books, for the first time in digital publishing• Includes all of the original Uncle Remus illustrations• The Complete Thimblefinger series• All 7 novels, with individual contents tables• Even includes Harris'first novel, ‘The Romance of Rockville', lost for many years and appearing here for the first time in digital publishing• Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts• Excellent formatting of the texts• All works are fully illustrated with their original artwork• Rare story collections available in no other eBook• Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories• Easily locate the stories you want to read• Includes Harris'biography on his inspirational friend Henry W. Grady, first time in digital print• Features Wiggins'seminal biography – discover Harris'incredible life• Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Uncle Remus BooksUncle Remus: His Songs and His Sayings (1881)Nights with Uncle Remus (1883)Uncle Remus and His Friends (1892)The Tar-Baby and Other Rhymes of Uncle Remus (1904)Told by Uncle Remus (1905)Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit (1907)Uncle Remus and the Little Boy (1910)Uncle Remus Returns (1918)Seven Tales of Uncle Remus (1948) Mr. Thimblefinger SeriesLittle Mr. Thimblefinger and His Queer Country (1894)Mr. Rabbit at Home (1895)The Story of Aaron (So Named), the Son of Ben Ali (1896)Aaron in the Wildwoods (1897) The NovelsThe Romance of RockvilleOn the Plantation (1892)Sister Jane (1896)Gabriel Tolliver (1902)A Little Union Scout (1904)Shadow between His Shoulder Blades (1909)The Bishop and the Boogerman (1909) The Shorter FictionMingo and Other Sketches in Black and White (1884)Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches (1887)Daddy Jake, The Runaway: And Short Stories Told After Dark (1889)Balaam and His Master and Other Sketches and Stories (1891)Evening Tales (1893)Stories of Georgia (1896)Tales of the Home Folks in Peace and War (1898)The Chronicles of Aunt Minervy Ann (1899)Plantation Pageants (1899)On the Wing of Occasions (1900)The Making of a Statesman and Other Stories (1902)Wally Wanderoon and His Story-Telling Machine (1903) The Short StoriesList of Short Stories in Chronological OrderList of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order The Non-FictionIntroduction to ‘The Young Marooners on the Florida Coast'by F. R. Goulding (1887)Life of Henry W. Grady (1890) The BiographyThe Life of Joel Chandler Harris (1918) by Robert Lem

The Secret of Chimneys is a work of detective fiction by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in the UK by The Bodley Head in June 1925 and in the US by Dodd, Mead and Company later in the same year. It introduces the characters of Superintendent Battle and Lady Eileen'Bundle'Brent. At the request of George Lomax, Lord Caterham reluctantly agrees to host a weekend party at his home, Chimneys. A murder occurs in the house, beginning a week of fast-paced events with police among the guests. The novel was well received at first publication, described as more than a murder mystery, as it is a treasure hunt. Later reviews found it a first-class romp and one of the author's best early thrillers.

Aleksandr Kuprin was born in Narovchat, Penza in Russia on 7th September 1870.At 3 his Father died and 3 years later he and mother moved into the Widows'Home in Kudrino, Moscow. His initial education at the Razumovsky boarding school was to cause him many childhood grievances, but he was popular amongst his peers and already a fine storyteller.In 1880 Kuprin enrolled at the Second Moscow Military High School and his interest in literature began in earnest along with the writing of several poems and some translations of foreign verse. In autumn, 1888 he entered the Alexander Military Academy in Moscow and graduated two years later as a sub-lieutenant and was posted to the 46th Dnieper Infantry Regiment for the next four years.In 1889 he published his debut short story ‘The Last Debut', based on the real life incident of the suicide by poisoning on stage of the singer Yevlalya Kadmina in 1881. Three years later came ‘Psyche'.He continued writing and in 1894 resigned from the Army with the publication of ‘The Enquiry'. The appearance of this story written and signed by an officer made further time in the military difficult.On a five-year-long trip through the South-West of the country he took up many jobs; dental care, land surveying, acting, circus performer, psalm singer, doctor, hunter, fisherman, all of these varied experiences were later used in his fiction.In summer 1894 Kuprin arrived in Kiev and began work for local newspapers Kievskoe Slovo, Zhizn i Iskusstvo, and later Kievlianin. He kept up his other contributions for newspapers further afield.Eight of his sketches were printed in book form in March 1896. His second collection ‘Miniatures', the following year, earned high praise from a certain Leo Tolstoy. In 1896 Moloch, Kuprin's first major work was published, a critique of the rapidly expanding Russian capitalism and a reflection of the growing social unrest in the country.By 1901 his reputation had earned him an invitation to St Petersburg to work on a popular monthly magazine. Here he met and befriended Anton Chekhov and Ivan Bunin and joined a literary society of the emerging young realist writers including Gorky, Bunin, and Leonid Andreyev. Marriage came in February 1902 to the daughter of the editor of Mir Bozhy raising gossip of nepotism. His long hours and responsibilities working for the monthly left him little time for his own writing.In 1904 Kuprin started working on ‘The Duel'. This novel, first conceived during his army years, and commenting on the'horror and tedium of army life,'was published in May 1905. For him it was cathartic for literature, a sensation. After the 1905 Revolution Kuprin became openly critical of the regime and put under secret police surveillance. Another brush with the law brought him a fine and ten days'house arrest.From 1905 he put himself forward as an elector to the first State Duma for the city of Petersburg. He also made several quite daring adventures; an air balloon flight with the renowned sportsman Sergey Utochkin, then to the Black Sea depths as a diver and accompanied the airman Ivan Zaikin on several airplane trips. In 1907 he divorced his wife and married Yelizaveta Geinrikh, who, in 1908, gave birth to their daughter Ksenia.In October 1909 Kuprin was awarded the prestigious Pushkin Prize, jointly with Bunin.In 1908 Kuprin started working on ‘The Pit', his most ambitious and controversial novel. This study of prostitution appeared in parts in 1909, 1914, and the third in 1915. Part I provoked controversy but Parts II and III only indifference and the beginning of a creative decline. As World War I broke out, Kuprin opened a military hospital in his Gatchina home, then visited towns on the Western front. As a reserve officer, he was called up in November 1