International Short Stories: French is a compelling anthology that captures the rich tapestry of 19th-century French literary prowess through an exquisite selection of short stories. The collection brings together diverse styles ranging from romanticism to realism, naturalism, and even early forms of modernism. Each tale exemplifies the remarkable breadth of narrative techniques and themes that characterize this period, with a focus on human nature, societal norms, and the extraordinary in...

'Love Through the Eras' encapsulates not only a vast temporal sweep but also a rich tapestry of literary styles and thematic depth, encompassing seventy historical romances penned by a constellation of great authors. From the nuanced realism of Jane Austen's Regency England to the dramatic passions of Alexandre Dumas' France and beyond, the anthology celebrates love's multifaceted expressions across different societies and epochs. Each narrative, unique in its own right, coalesces into a c...

e-artnow presents to you the collection of the greatest historical novels, the romance stories in the time of Ancient Egypt, Medieval Castles, Renaissance Cities, Regency Social Circles and Parisian Belle Époque: Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) The New Abelard: Love in the Times of Cathedrals (Robert Williams Buchanan) Hildebrand: The Days of Queen Elizabeth (Anonymous) Love-at-Arms (Rafael Sabatini) The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) The Princess of Cleves (Madame...

e-artnow presents to you the collection of carefully selected historical romance novels which will transport you to the time of Ancient Egypt, Medieval Castles, Renaissance Cities, Regency Social Circles and Parisian Belle Époque: Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) The New Abelard: Love in the Times of Cathedrals (Robert Williams Buchanan) Hildebrand: The Days of Queen Elizabeth (Anonymous) Love-at-Arms (Rafael Sabatini) The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) The Princess...

E-artnow presents to you the anthology of the crime and mystery genre, with the greatest books of mystery collected in one volume: The Big Sleep (Raymond Chandler) The Maltese Falcon (Dashiell Hammett) The Crime at Black Dudley (Margery Allingham) The Hog's Back Mystery (Freeman Wills Crofts) An English Murder (Cyril Hare) The Haunting of Hill House (Shirley Jackson) The Late George Apley (John P. Marquand) Grey Mask (Patricia Wentworth) The Wheel Spins (Ethel Lina White) The Daughter of T...

E-artnow presents to you this unique collection of one hundred carefully picked mystery masterpieces of world literature: Bleak House (Charles Dickens) Crime and Punishment (Fyodor Dostoevsky) The Double (Fyodor Dostoyevsky) The Murders in the Rue Morgue (Edgar Allan Poe) The Masque of the Red Death (Edgar Allan Poe) The Fall of the House of Usher (Edgar Allan Poe) A Study in Scarlet (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Sign of Four (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Valley of Fear (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Houn...

Discover the love, passion and heartbreak through the ages in this collection of carefully selected historical romance novels which will transport you to the time of Ancient Egypt, Medieval Castles, Renaissance Cities, Regency Social Circles and Parisian Belle Époque: Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) The New Abelard: Love in the Times of Cathedrals (Robert Williams Buchanan) Hildebrand: The Days of Queen Elizabeth (Anonymous) Love-at-Arms (Rafael Sabatini) The Cloister and t...

The anthology 'The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time' presents an expansive array of narratives that collectively explore the depths of human experience through the lens of historical fiction. With contributions from a stellar cast of writers, including giants such as Leo Tolstoy and F. Scott Fitzgerald, the collection spans continents and centuries, intricately weaving the personal with the historical in a range of literary styles. From the refined societal observations of Jane Auste...

The Greatest Works of French Literature gathers an extraordinary arc of French writing, from Renaissance satire and classical tragedy to Enlightenment polemic, nineteenth-century realism, decadence, adventure, and psychological fiction. Its range encompasses theatrical eloquence, philosophical provocation, lyrical intensity, social indictment, historical romance, and studies of desire and ambition. Together, these works trace the evolution of French literary form while returning to liberty...

High Society Romance: 40 Gilded Age Novels features an eclectic collection of literary works that traverse the intricate landscape of love, romance, and high society during the Gilded Age. The anthology spans a breadth of literary styles, from the vivid realism of Mark Twain to the intricate psychological narratives of Henry James. This collection encapsulates the essence of the era's elegance and opulence, exploring themes of social mobility, gender roles, and romantic ideals through a ri...

"The Werewolf Megapack" collects 22 classic and modern tales of shape-shifters (and not just wolves!) -- including works by Jay Lake, Jack Williamson, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, John Gregory Betancourt, Rudyard Kipling, Saki, and many more. Included are:LEOPARD, by Jay LakeGABRIEL-ERNEST, by SakiSYMPATHY FOR WOLVES, by John Gregory BetancourtTHE DRONE, by Abraham MerrittTHE WERE-WOLF, by Clemence HousmanAND BOB’S YOUR UNCLE, by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro

ContentsA Piece of Bread By Francois CoppeeThe Elixir of Life By Honore De BalzacThe Age For Love By Paul BourgetMateo Falcone By Prosper MerimeeThe Mirror By Catulle MendesMy Nephew Joseph By Ludovic HalevyA Forest Betrothal By Erckmann-chatrianZadig the Babylonian By Francois Marie Arouet De VoltaireAbandoned By Guy De MaupassantThe Guilty Secret By Paul De KockJean Monette By Eugene Francois VidocqSolan...