A novel of romantic suspense, set on the beautiful Greek island of Ithaca, from the author of STILL WATER and THE SNOW FALCON.When Robert French travels to the Greek island of Ithaca after his archaeologist father goes missing, he meets Alex, a young woman in search of her roots and the truth about her grandmother's exile from the island sixty years earlier. Gradually it seems possible that there is a link between an ancient treasure that Robert's father spent many years searching ...

Rocky is an ordinary girl with an extraordinary friend ... and a secret! When it all comes out during a chaotic school trip, Rocky and her invisible sidekick Bunf have to show everyone what they're really made of.

Suspense, intrigue and a classic love triangle set against the brooding atmosphere of a remote tarn in the Lake District, from the author of STILL WATER.Adam Turner is an investigative journalist plagued by the memory of a girl who vanished from the town where he grew up. When he is asked to look into a suspicious car accident in which three students were killed, he sees a chance to exorcise the demons that have haunted him since his youth.Past and present rapidly collide a...

It was going to be the beginning of a long year, and it was only the first night rolling out on a deployment in Iraq. I sat in the back of the lead High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). There were three vehicles out on patrol that night. We were pulled off the side of the road for less than 10 minutes when a black sedan passed our convoy and pulled directly off the road in front of our lead vehicle with about a distance of 20 feet. The reaction to the black sedan speeding by ...

In "Clear the Track! A Story of To-day," E. Werner presents a vivid exploration of social dynamics in the burgeoning industrial landscape of the early 20th century. This gripping narrative intertwines various characters from diverse backgrounds, inviting readers into their struggles and aspirations amid the rapid changes brought by modernization. Werner's prose is characterized by a keenly observant style, rich in detail yet accessible, reflecting the zeitgeist of an era marked by both opp...

Rocky, her sidekick Bunf and their friend Harry meet a time-travelling taxi driver who takes them on an incredible journey ... and shows them just how much Rocky can achieve!

In "The Youth of the Great Elector," L. Mühlbach artfully weaves a historical narrative set in 17th-century Prussia, focusing on the formative years of Frederick William, known as the Great Elector. The novel combines meticulous historical research with vivid, lyrical prose, capturing the political intrigues and social dynamics of the era. Mühlbach's work illuminates the intersection of personal and political life, showcasing the evolution of a leader who would substantially shape the fu...

Embark on a journey of social grace and refinement with W.C. Green's timeless guide, "The Book of Good Manners: A Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions." Navigate through the intricate nuances of polite society and elevate your interactions with elegance and poise.Discover the secrets to mastering social etiquette, from formal gatherings to casual encounters. Let Green's wisdom be your compass in a world where manners are the cornerstone of respect and ci...

IN JUNE this year there were a few fine days, and we supposed the summer had really come at last. The effect was to make us feel our flat (which is really a very nice, well-planned one on the second floor at the corner overlooking the cemetery, and not at all stuffy) but a dull place after all, and think with something like longing of the country. It was the year of the fifth anniversary of our wedding, and having decided to mark the occasion by a trip abroad in the proper holiday season o...

GOTHICA features ten classic gothic horror, romance, and occult works by noted American and English writers of the 18th and 19th centuries.  For lovers of the gothic genre, GOTHICA will chill and delight. • NORTHANGER ABBEY, Jane Austen • THE HISTORY OF THE CALIPH VATHEK, William Beckford • WIELAND; OR THE TRANSFORMATION, Charles Brockden Brown • THE DEAD ALIVE, Wilkie Collins • GREIFENSTEIN, Francis Marion Crawford • THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, C...

Another classic converted by eBooksLib.com. Life, struck sharp on death, Makes awful lightning. � MRS. BROWNING.

The time of my end approaches. I have lately been subject to attacks of angina pectoris; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months. Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character, I shall not much longer groan under the wearisome burthen of this earthly existence. If it were to be otherwise— if I were to live on to the age most men desi...