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This eerie Victorian mystery blends psychological suspense with the supernatural. When a wealthy woman seeks advice from a doctor after experiencing unsettling premonitions, her fears begin to materialize in a haunted Venetian hotel. As secrets about the mysterious Countess Narona and her new husband's death unfold, Collins masterfully explores themes of guilt, revenge, and the unknown, leaving readers questioning the boundary between reality and the paranormal.

Catherine Mary Phillimore wrote a number of scholarly and fictional works about art and history. This novel addresses the time that King Charles I was held captive in Carisbrook Castle.

Mirko Jelusich (Vojmir Jelusich, 1886-1969) was an Austrian theater critic and historical novelist. His novels about Caesar and Cromwell reflected Nazi ideology in their depictions of strong leader figures. His screenplay for The Rothschilds was produced as an anti-semitic, Nazi propaganda.

James Arther is the pseudonym of a Theosophical writer. This book proposes and proceeds from the assumptions that Francis Bacon is Shakespeare and that Bacon is also Francis Tudor, son of Queen Elizabeth I and the Earl of Leicester by a secret marriage.

An historical treatise.

Winifred Smith (1897-1967) was a pioneering professor at Vassar College, where she founded the drama department. A passionate advocate for women's suffrage, she played a crucial role in advancing women's rights and theater education.

Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet, best known for Moby-Dick. His first three books were very successful -- Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life; Omoo: A Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas; and Mardi: And a Voyage Thither.

The Memoirs of a Physician is the first novel in Alexandre Dumas' historical fiction series, "The Marie Antoinette Romances." Set against the backdrop of 18th-century France, the novel intertwines fact and fiction as it follows the infamous Dr. Joseph Balsamo, a mystical figure who manipulates both the aristocracy and commoners. Through political intrigue, secret societies, and the looming French Revolution, Dumas crafts a tale of power, deception, and the downfall of the French monarchy.Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) began the Marie Antoinette romances with The Memoirs of a Physician.

Heart and Science is a novel that explores the tension between emotion and intellect, focusing on the ethical dilemmas of medical experimentation. The story follows young orphan Ovid Vere, a kind-hearted doctor, and his fiancée, Carmina, as they confront the cold rationalism of Ovid's cousin, Doctor Benjulia, a scientist obsessed with his experiments on animals. With themes of compassion versus scientific detachment, Collins critiques the darker side of scientific progress, making this one of his most socially conscious works.William Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English novelist and playwright, best known for The Woman in White and The Moonstone. Heart and Science details arguments still valid today against "'the hateful secrets of Vivisection" received generally favorable reviews. Swinburne later called it "a childish and harmless onslaught on scientific research."

After Dark is a collection of six intriguing short stories framed by a narrative about an artist who turns to writing due to failing eyesight. Each story is presented as a case study drawn from the artist's experiences, delving into mysteries, human psychology, and unexpected twists. As one of Wilkie Collins' early works, this collection showcases his talent for suspense and character development, offering readers a glimpse of the style that would make him famous in the genre of sensation fiction.

In the first volume of No Name, Wilkie Collins introduces readers to the Vanstone sisters, Norah and Magdalen, whose lives are upended when they discover they are illegitimate and thus disinherited from their family's fortune. The novel explores themes of identity, societal norms, and the limitations placed on women in Victorian England. As Magdalen embarks on a quest to reclaim what she believes is rightfully hers, Collins weaves a suspenseful and dramatic narrative that challenges conventional morality.

Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins, published in 1870, is a Victorian novel that critiques the marriage laws of the time and explores their impact on women. The novel deals with themes of legal and social injustice, especially in regard to how marriage laws were often unfairly applied to women, reflecting Collins' interest in social issues through the format of sensation fiction.

John Jasper's Secret is a completion of Charles Dickens' unfinished novel The Mystery of Edwin Drood. This version, published anonymously, continues the tale of choirmaster John Jasper and his obsessive love for his nephew's fiancée, Rosa Bud. When Edwin Drood mysteriously disappears, suspicion falls on Jasper. This intriguing completion offers a resolution to the dark mystery left by Dickens, with added suspense and psychological depth.The novel was published anonymously in 1871, shortly after Charles Dickens' death, and various theories have surfaced over the years regarding its authorship. Some early suggestions linked Wilkie Collins, a close friend and collaborator of Dickens, to the book. However, there is no verifiable proof to back this claim.Collins was known for his own distinct style, particularly in sensation novels like The Woman in White, and John Jasper's Secret does not convincingly match his signature narrative techniques. The attribution may have arisen because Collins and Dickens worked together on other projects, such as No Thoroughfare. Today, most literary scholars agree that Collins did not have a hand in completing The Mystery of Edwin Drood and that the authorship of John Jasper's Secret remains anonymous.

Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano (1824-1905), was a Spanish realist author, writer and political figure, best known for Pepita Jiménez which depicts a young seminarian's gradual of the empty vanity of his vocation, culminating in a shattering denouement. Armando Palacio Valdés (1853-1938) was a Spanish novelist and critic. His Marta y Maria portrays of the struggle between religious vocation and earthly passion, somewhat in the manner of Valera.

The Warden introduces the fictional world of Barchester, centering on Mr. Harding, the warden of Hiram's Hospital, and the ethical dilemmas he faces amidst a church scandal. In Barchester Towers, the sequel, new challenges arise as a power struggle unfolds in the diocese, involving a host of vividly drawn characters. Both novels are sharp social commentaries that blend wit, satire, and insight into the workings of Victorian society, especially within the Church of England.Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was one of the most successful and prolific English novelists of the Victorian era. Collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, many of his best-loved novels revolve around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. This edition combines The Warden and Barchester Towers -- "designed to be read as modern novels" -- are the first tow books in these chronicles.

Beulah Marie Dix (1876-1970) was an American author, playwright, and screenwriter known for her historical novels and dramas. She wrote both fiction and non-fiction, often focusing on themes of loyalty, war, and moral dilemmas. Her early novels, like The Making of Christopher Ferringham, were well-regarded for their historical accuracy and strong character development. Dix later transitioned into screenwriting during Hollywood's silent film era, where she found success with films such as The Fighting Blade and The Unpardonable Sin. Her work remains a significant contribution to early 20th-century American literature and cinema.