It was the magic hour of dining. The long Digue of Heyst was almost deserted; so was the strip of loose, yellow sand which skirted its base, and all the tables d’hôtes were filling fast. Henri, the youngest waiter of the Hôtel Lion d’Or, was standing on the steps between the two great gilded lions, which stood rampant on either side the portals, vigorously ringing a loud and discordant bell to summons the stragglers, whilst the ladies, who were waiting the commencement of dinner in the lit...

‘Once for all,’ exclaimed Mr Crampton, bringing down his broad fist heavily upon the table, ‘once for all, I tell you, I will not have it.’ At this terrible assertion, Mrs Crampton shivered as if she had been struck, and Aunt Clem silently dissolved into tears. Henry Hindes, of all the party, alone preserved his composure. He leaned back in his chair, carefully trimming his filbert nails with a penknife, as if the affair under discussion were not of the slightest moment. ‘Of course you wil...

It is the middle of July, but the London season has not, as yet, shown any symptoms of being on the wane, and the drawing-room of the Honourable Mrs Carnaby-Hicks is arranged for the reception of visitors. Curtains of guipure lace, looped with pale-blue ribbons, shroud every window, purple irises and yellow jonquils as displayed in art needlework, adorn each chair and sofa; fanciful little tables of silk and velvet, laden with Sevres and Dresden china are placed in everybody’s way, and a p...

About the middle of the seventeenth century, in the outskirts of the small but fortified town of Terneuse, situated on the right bank of the Scheldt, and nearly opposite to the island of Walcheren, there was to be seen, in advance of a few other even more humble tenements, a small but neat cottage, built according to the prevailing taste of the time. The outside front had, some years back, been painted of a deep orange, the windows and shutters of a vivid green. To about three feet above t...

"The Hampstead Mystery," it revolves around a mysterious and suspenseful narrative set in the area of Hampstead in London. The novel likely involves a complex web of intrigue, secrets, and unexpected twists as characters become entangled in a gripping mystery.Given the time of its publication, "The Hampstead Mystery" may also reflect the social and cultural context of Victorian England. The novel may explore themes such as class divisions, morality, and the role of women in society, alongs...

In "The Hampstead Mystery," Florence Marryat likely tells a suspenseful story revolving around a mysterious event or crime that occurs in the Hampstead area of London. The title suggests that the novel is part of a trilogy, with this volume being the second installment. The narrative may involve a series of twists and turns as the characters work to unravel the mystery and uncover the truth behind the Hampstead incident.Marryat's writing is known for its intricate plots, vivid characteriza...

“Peter Simple" is a naval novel that follows the adventures of the protagonist, Peter Simple, as he rises through the ranks of the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. The novel provides a humorous and realistic portrayal of life at sea during this period, capturing the camaraderie among sailors, naval battles, and the challenges faced by those in the service."The Three Cutters" is another maritime novel by Captain Marryat. The story centers around three revenue cutters—fast-sail...

The story of "Percival Keene" follows the adventures of the titular character, Percival Keene, a young man who sets out to make his fortune and find his place in the world. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars and explores themes of class, society, and personal growth.As Percival navigates through various challenges and experiences, readers are taken on a journey filled with intrigue, romance, and danger. The novel likely features vivid descriptions of life at sea, ...

When Anthony Melstrom comes of age and returns home to Gardenholme with a friend he saved from suicide to get his fiancée hand, he’s far from thinking he will trigger a succesion of events that will lead to the revelation of long held family secrets involving his birth and the death of his aunt.

26 Complete Works of Frederick MarryatDiary in America, Series OneDiary in America, Series TwoJacob FaithfulJaphet, in Search of a FatherMasterman ReadyMr. Midshipman EasyNewton ForsterOlla PodridaPercival KeenePeter SimplePeter Simple and The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2Poor JackSnarleyyowThe Children of the New ForestThe King's OwnThe Little SavageThe MissionThe Pacha...

Vampires...fearful undead creatures of myths and legends, supernatural terrors from our darkest nightmares, the inspiration for so many tales of tragedy and horror.Explore the birth of vampires and their evolution in Vampire Classics.Vampire Classics brings together many classic tales of vampires in a single volume.In this horror anthology, undeath abounds in:Dracula by Bram StokerDracula’s Guest by Bram Stoker (ano...

A young rich lady from Jamaica arrives to Europe, where she meets a little british society. And fascinates with her beauty and talents, specially men. After a while, people close to her starts feeling ill.Newcomer Doctor Phillips points to he Jamaican mother and a vampire that bit her mother while pregnant or the inheritance from her awful father.Will she ever live a normal life? Will she ever find love? Or is the curse of the vampire too strong?