In "Shaken by the Wind," Ray Strachey crafts an evocative exploration of psychological resilience and the human experience during tumultuous times. The novel unfolds through a richly woven narrative, combining lyrical prose with deep emotional introspection as it delves into the lives of characters challenged by societal upheaval. Strachey employs a keenly observant perspective that reflects the literary currents of the early 20th century, presenting a poignant critique of the era's moral ...

In "Shaken by the Wind," Ray Strachey presents a poignant exploration of human resilience and the complexities of identity in the face of societal upheaval. The narrative intricately weaves together personal stories and broader social themes, employing a lyrical style that balances introspection with gripping prose. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, Strachey's characters grapple with the tensions between tradition and modernity, illuminating their emotional landscapes w...

Perhaps the most beloved of John Fowles's internationally bestselling works, The French Lieutenant's Woman is a feat of seductive storytelling that effectively invents anew the Victorian novel. "Filled with enchanting mysteries and magically erotic possibilities" ( New York Times), the novel inspired the hugely successful 1981 film starring Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons and is today universally regarded as a modern classic.

An English orphan's psychic ability launches her into a shadowy world of intrigue and danger in this gothic romance by a New York Times bestseller.A penniless yet strikingly beautiful orphan, Marianne Ransom's indomitable spirit enables her to survive a cruel life on the backstreets of Victorian London. But it is her gift of second sight that carries her into the world of money and privilege—a power brought on by a strange twist of fate. In the opulent home...

Mr. Skeffington is a 1940 novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. It later became a classic film starring Bette Davis as a beautiful woman whose many suitors, and self-love, distract her from returning the affections of her husband, Job Skeffington. It also makes a point about Skeffington's status as a Jew in 1914 high society and, later, in relation to Nazi Germany.It stars Claude Rains as Skeffington, along with Walter Abel, George Coulouris and Richard Waring.Expertly formatted with a linked table o...

Michael Irwin’s The Skull and the Nightingale is a chilling and deliciously dark, literary novel of manipulation and sex, intrigue and seduction, set in 18th-century England.When Richard Fenwick returns to London, his wealthy godfather, James Gilbert, has an unexpected proposition. Gilbert has led a sedate life in Worcestershire, but feels the urge to experience, even vicariously, the extremes of human feeling: love, passion, and something much more sinister.It bec...

The story of an ambitious woman who wants to achieve financial success at the cost of her relative's integrity. A narrative that shows that true love can conquer all has been presented here. From the beginning the story is captivating and entertaining!

The fog over the Liffey holds more than just secrets.This atmospheric collection looks into the shadows of Dublin and the wider Irish landscape, assembling a potent mix of classic Gothic ghost stories, chilling folklore, and dark supernatural dramas. It showcases the authors who defined Irish horror, particularly the foundational figure, J. Sheridan Le Fanu.Prepare for encounters with vengeful spirits, urban mysteries, and the unsettling persistence of anci...

One woman rebels against society's strictures to live a life of compassion in this thought-provoking Victorian novel by the author of Robert Falconer.This 1882 story of a dysfunctional family features another of MacDonald's memorable female protagonists. Reminiscent of Mary St. John of Robert Falconer, Hester Raymount chooses a single life of ministry among London's downtrodden (whose character and work were inspired by MacDonald friend and social...

Varla Ventura, Coast to Coast favorite, Weird News blogger on Huffington Post, and author of The Book of the Bizarre and Beyond Bizarre, introduces Weiser Books’ new Collection of forgotten occult classics. Paranormal Parlor is an eerie assemblage of affordable digital editions, curated with Varla’s sixth sense for tales of the weird and unusual.What could be sadder than unrequited love? The unrequited love of a ghost. William Hunt recalls a heartbreaking...

M.E. Braddon was a popular British writer during the Victorian Era. Among Braddon’s best known novels are Lady Audley’s Secret and Aurora Floyd. This edition of At Chrighton Abbey includes a table of contents.

The Banbury Cross Series was a collection of 12 volumes of books edited by Grace Rhys and published in London by Dent in the 1890s. Each book is attractively illustrated with full page and partial page pen and ink drawings in a classic Art Nouveau style by leading artists of the era. In this volume Rhys brings four lesser known children's tales together with the humourous black and white illustrations of Alice M. Mitchell. Titty Mouse and Tatty Mouse, The Story of Mr. Vinegar, The Story of...