Bøker av Bernard Capes

"The Pot of Basil" by way of Bernard Capes is a poignant and haunting quick tale that attracts thought from John Keats' narrative poem of the identical name. Capes reimagines the tragic tale, infusing it together with his very own atmospheric style and subtle Gothic elements. The narrative unfolds in medieval Italy, where the lovely and virtuous Isabella falls in love with Lorenzo, a younger guy of lower social repute. Their mystery love affair is found by her brothers, who disapprove of the suit. In a suit of jealous rage, they murder Lorenzo and bury his frame in a shallow grave. Grief-bothered and heartbroken, Isabella reveals Lorenzo's stays and takes his severed head, putting it in a pot of basil. The tragic aroma of the basil turns into a symbol of her timeless love for Lorenzo. The tale explores issues of forbidden love, betrayal, and the overwhelming strength of grief. Bernard Capes' narrative is characterised by way of its wealthy and evocative prose, creating some surroundings of depression and Gothic romance.

"The Secret in the Hill" is a mystery novel written by Bernard Capes. Set in the English countryside, the story follows a young couple, Frank and Bertha Deverell, who move into an old mansion called Hollymead. Shortly after their arrival, strange occurrences begin to happen, including mysterious noises and sightings of a ghostly figure.As the Deverells delve deeper into the history of Hollymead, they uncover dark secrets buried within the mansion's past. They learn about the disappearance of a young girl named Nora Channell many years ago and suspect that her fate may be connected to the eerie happenings in the house.Driven by curiosity and a desire for the truth, Frank and Bertha embark on a journey to unravel the mystery of Nora's disappearance and the secrets hidden within the hill upon which Hollymead stands. Along the way, they encounter suspicious characters and face danger as they get closer to uncovering the truth."The Secret in the Hill" is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, weaving together elements of mystery, romance, and the supernatural as the Deverells race against time to solve the puzzle of Hollymead's dark past.

Bernard Edward Joseph Capes (30 August 1854 - 2 November 1918) was an English author. Capes was born in London. Capes was a prolific Victorian author, publishing more than forty volumes - romances, mysteries, poetry, history - together with many articles for the magazines of the day. His early writing career was as a journalist, later becoming editor of the monthly magazine The Theatre, the most highly regarded British dramatic periodical of its time. Other magazines for which Capes wrote included Blackwood's, Butterfly, Cassell's, Cornhill Magazine, Hutton's Magazine, Illustrated London News, Lippincott's, Macmillan's Magazine, Literature, New Witness, Pall Mall Magazine, Pearson's Magazine, The Idler, The New Weekly, and The Queen.

"The Skeleton Key" introduces readers to the enigmatic world of detective fiction crafted by the talented Bernard Capes. When a guest at a snowed-in mountain resort discovers a mysterious key, it becomes the catalyst for a series of sinister events. As guests are confronted with chilling secrets, suspicious behaviors, and an inevitable sense of dread, they find themselves enmeshed in a web of deception, betrayal, and fear. With a haunting setting and a masterful use of suspense, Capes takes readers on a riveting journey as they, along with the story's protagonist, seek to uncover the truth before tragedy strikes.

A Rogue's Tragedy, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The secret in the hill, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Moll Davis: a comedy, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The mill of silence by Bernard Capes has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

A classic ghost story illustrated by acclaimed cartoonist, Seth.After attending a séance at an acquaintance's home, a man receives an unexpected job offer from another guest: resident doctor at the prison he directs. But when a prisoner begs to have his cell moved, terrified of what's behind the next door, the young doctor starts to question his luck.

World-renowned cartoonist Seth returns with three new ghost stories for 2021.After attending a séance at an acquaintance's home, a man receives an unexpected job offer from another guest: resident doctor at the prison he directs. But when a prisoner begs to have his cell moved, terrified of what's behind the next door, the young doctor starts to question his luck.

The fourth in a new series of classic detective stories from the vaults of HarperCollins involves a tragic accident during a shooting party. As the story switches between Paris and Hampshire, the possibility of it not being an accident seems to grow more likely. The Detective Story Club, launched by Collins in 1929, was a clearing house for the best and most ingenious crime stories of the age, chosen by a select committee of experts. Now, almost 90 years later, these books are the classics of the Golden Age, republished at last with the same popular cover designs that appealed to their original readers. The Mystery of the Skeleton Key, first published in 1919, has the distinction of being the first detective novel commissioned and published by Collins, though it was Bernard Capes' only book in the genre, as he died shortly before it was published. This is how the Detective Club announced their edition ten years later:Mr Arnold Bennett, in a recent article, criticised the ad hoc characterisation and human interest in the detective novels of to-day. The Mystery of the Skeleton Key contains, in addition to a clever crime problem and plenty of thrills, a sensible love story, humour, excellent characterisation and strong human interest. The scenes are laid in Paris and Hampshire. The story deals with a crime committed in the grounds of a country house and the subsequent efforts of a clever young detective the track down the perpetrator. The Selection Committee of The Detective Story Club have no hesitation in recommending this splendid thriller as one which will satisfy the most exacting reader of detective fiction.