Brimming with charm, local color, and blossoming passion, this romance from esteemed author William N. Harben hearkens back to a simpler era. Sally Dawson and John Westerfelt are made for each other, but shyness, pride and outside circumstances keep forcing them apart. Will these lovebirds ever find their happily ever after?

Though she is as indelible and sharply drawn a character as Scarlett O' Hara, Dixie Hart, the protagonist of William N. Harben's novel of the same name, has never known the finer things in life. After struggling her entire life to make ends meet, a sudden change in circumstances adds even more to her burden. Will Dixie ever get the respite -- and love -- she so sorely deserves?

Though he made his literary mark writing dramatic novels focusing on the plight of working-class families, author William N. Harben also managed to influence the genre of science fiction when he produced this early dystopian classic, The Land of the Changing Sun. When a crew of explorers stumble across a lost civilization, they initially believe that they may have discovered the secret to many of humanity's problems. Over time, however, it is revealed that this mysterious community is not ...

Settle in for an engaging read from William N. Harben, one of the masters of the nineteenth-century domestic drama. Protagonist Ann Boyd has faced adversity in her life, and as a result has made a few choices that she regrets. But despite having done penance for her misdeeds, the specter of her troubled past continues to haunt her. Will she ever be able to wipe the slate clean?

Dolly Drake is a formidable creature -- a schoolteacher who is so whip-smart, opinionated and eloquent that she has been grudgingly accepted as the only female member of the local debating society. Two men are vying for her affection -- but will she ever consent to give up even one iota of her hard-won independence?

Young Dora Boyles is an orphan, and her housemate John Trott is locked in a contentious relationship with his own bawdy, boisterous mother. Though their friendship starts off on the wrong foot, they soon find that they can count on one another when the world fails them. Will their bond survive when calamity strikes?

In this classic novel from acclaimed author William N. Harden, the lives of a simple but honorable family of farmers are turned upside down by unforeseeable events. Will they be able to reclaim their way of life? Fans of Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath will surely appreciate The Hills of Refuge.

The balloon seemed scarcely to move, though it was slowly sinking toward the ocean of white clouds which hung between it and the earth.

Welcome to the Essential Science Fiction Novels book series, where you will find a selection of endless tales about the incredible technologies of the future, time travel and its consequences, adventures in interstellar spaceships, strange post-apocalyptic worlds, dangerous alien invasions and everything else the authors dreamed of or feared for the future of humanity.For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the 5 novels by authors who created memorable stories that shaped...

Dixie Hart tells the story of a spirited young woman balancing farm life, family duties, and personal ambitions in a tight-knit rural community. Amid small-town gossip, romantic entanglements, and societal expectations, Dixie’s resilience and determination shine. Through her interactions with figures like Alfred Henley, the novel explores love, aspiration, and the challenges of carving out independence while navigating loyalty, duty, and desire.

The Land of the Changing Sun follows aeronauts Harry Johnston and Charles Thorndyke after a stormy balloon crash strands them on a mysterious island. As they navigate treacherous waters and explore the land, they discover an advanced civilization with unfamiliar customs and technology. William Harben crafts a suspenseful adventure of survival, curiosity, and discovery in a strange, ever-changing world that tests courage and ingenuity.

The Redemption of Kenneth Galt is set in the town of Stafford, where intertwined lives reveal struggles of love, morality, and past mistakes. Kenneth Galt, alongside figures like Dr. Wynn Dearing, Dora Barry, and Fred Walton, confronts personal failings and the consequences of reckless choices. William Harben explores redemption, human frailty, and the difficult path toward integrity, showing how courage and conscience shape destiny in a close-knit community.