First published in 1905, The Toll of the Bush is widely regarded as William Satchell's best work. Set in the Hokianga district in the early twentieth century, it is an engaging portrayal of pioneer farming and trading on that lonely margin between sea and bush, where jealousies and intrigues punctuate the lives of the heroes and heroines. Above all, the brooding forest watches and waits to exact its toll on those who have sought to tame it. Kendrick Smithyman's introduction brings...

Geoffrey Hernshaw has left the high life in London to help his brother Robert with a scrub farm in Wairangi. Despite the difficulties the new world provides, Geoffrey finds friendship with Eve Milford, the daughter of the town's store keeper. Their similar interests and provocative conversations on evolution and religion has Geoffrey hoping for more than just friendship. Eve however, has another more aggressive suitor in Mr. Fletcher, the local clergyman and Geoffrey has an enemy, one with...

The hit BBC series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, offers a fresh, contemporary take on the classic Arthur Conan Doyle stories, and has helped introduce a whole new generation of fans to the legendary detective. The debut episode took as its inspiration the very first Sherlock Holmes novel, A Study in Scarlet - and this edition of Conan Doyle's novel will allow Sherlock fans to discover, or re-discover, the power of that classic story.A Study...

Mystery Cases For Christmas gathers classic detective and crime tales into a seasonal invitation to test one's powers of inference. Across puzzle mysteries, sensation fiction, comic reversals, courtroom investigations, psychological suspense, and atmospheric tales of rural and urban unease, the volume demonstrates the remarkable elasticity of the genre. Holiday framing heightens the pleasures of concealment and revelation: domestic gatherings, winter isolation, and apparently ordinary fest...

This is a record of the horrifying and heart-wrenching personal experiences by Alcott. Working as a nurse during the American Civil War she had a personal encounter with the brutalities of mankind. Her amazing style of narration breathes life into the historic events that shaped the America of today.

A man is plagues by a faceless apparition...A mysterious creature stalks the old Roman road at dusk...A child's ghost haunts a country house at Christmas...G.M. Robins, who also wrote as 'Mrs Baillie Reynolds', was a successful author of bestselling romances. She reveals a darker side, however, in these ghostly tales - many of which were originally published in 1903 as part of the extremely rare anthology 'The Relations and What They Related'. This new edition prese...

From the pen of the creator of Sherlock Holmes this is another collection of thrilling adventures. Revolving around themes such as murder mystery unsolved crimes and ghosts the work depicts Doyle's interest in the super-natural which lets the readers experience extreme exhilaration. Spine-chilling!

There's nothing like a good ghost story to give you a frisson of fear on a dark winter's night. Gathered in this haunting collection are twenty-seven of the very best of their genre by British and American masters. As well as contributions from established names, you will also find forgotten gems by unjustly neglected writers who deserve an opportunity to find a new readership.Among these is The Spectre of Tappington, taken from The Ingoldsby Legends which appeare...

Vintage Mysteries – 6 Intriguing Brainteasers in One Premium Edition by E. W. Hornung is a captivating collection of mystery stories that showcase the author's skilled storytelling and meticulous puzzle crafting. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these literary gems provide readers with a glimpse into the detective fiction genre of the time, offering clever plot twists and engaging character dynamics. Hornung's writing style is elegant and precise, drawing readers into the int...

Victory (also published as Victory: An Island Tale) is a psychological novel by Joseph Conrad first published in 1915, through which Conrad achieved "popular success."The New York Times, however, called it "an uneven book" and "more open to criticism than most of Mr. Conrad's best work.The novel's "most striking formal characteristic is its shifting narrative and temporal perspective with the first section from the viewpoint of a sailor, the second from omniscient perspective of Ax...

In "Australian Life, Black and White," Rosa Praed intricately weaves a narrative that explores the rich and often tumultuous cultural tapestry of Australia during the late 19th century. Her writing is characterized by vivid descriptions and a keen psychological insight, reflecting the dichotomies of life on the Australian frontier. The book delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the complex interplay of race and class against the backdrop of a burgeoning nation struggling with its ...

In "Coo-ee Tales of Australian Life by Australian Ladies", Harriet Anne Patchett Martin unveils a rich tapestry of narratives that illuminate the everyday experiences and aspirations of Australian women in the 19th century. Through a series of engaging short stories, Martin employs a vivid and accessible literary style, blending realism with a touch of local color that captures the unique Australian landscape and culture. The stories offer not only a window into the lives of women during a...