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Mary Noailles Murfree (1850-1922) was an American writer of novels and short stories who wrote under the pen name Charles Egbert Craddock. She is considered by many to be Appalachia's first significant female writer and her work a necessity for the study of Appalachian literature. In the Tennessee Mountains is a collection of eight stories on the life and character or the Tennessee mountaineer.
Harold MacGrath (1871-1932) was a bestselling American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. MacGrath had eighteen of his forty novels and three of his short stories made into films plus he wrote the story for another four motion pictures. Three of his books were also made into Broadway plays.
Ralph Nevill (1865-1930) was an English writer who wrote about London, fashion, Paris, horses, art and other subjects.
Thomas Hardy, OM (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet of the naturalist movement. His novels Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Far from the Madding Crowd earned him a reputation as a great novelist, while Hardy's poetry, first published in his fifties, has come to be as well-regarded as his novels.
Delphine De Sabran, Marquise De Custine (1770-1826) was a French aristocrat whose son Astolphe was a travel writer. Gaston Maugras (1850-1927) was a historian.
Enoch Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) was an English writer who authored novels, plays, magazine serials, journalistic reviews, articles and nonfiction. He won the 1923 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his novel Riceyman Steps. His most famous works are the Clayhanger trilogy and The Old Wives' Tale.
Marietta Holley (1836-1926) was an American humorist who used satire to comment on U.S. society and politics. Her successful series of "Samantha" books feature the character of Samantha Allen, a wise small-town woman, who goes on adventures in urban America and Europe, and her foolish husband, Josiah Allen. Holley was so skilled with satire and so popular that she was often compared to Mark Twain and Edgar Nye.
Jane Ellen Panton (1847-1923) was the daughter of the artist William Powell Frith. She wrote several books of reminiscences.
This classic detective novel presents one of the earliest examples of the locked-room mystery. When a young woman is attacked inside her locked bedroom, the case seems impossible to solve. Enter the clever and determined Joseph Rouletabille, a journalist who must unravel the truth behind the crime using logic and deduction. The story blends intrigue, suspense, and a puzzle that has captivated readers since its publication.
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English crime writer, journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and numerous articles in newspapers and journals.
In this suspenseful novel, an Englishman finds himself drawn into a dangerous intrigue involving secret agents, hidden identities, and international politics. As he navigates a maze of deception and betrayal, he uncovers a shocking conspiracy that threatens national security. Known for his masterful blend of espionage and mystery, Oppenheim delivers a fast-paced story of tension, romance, and high-stakes drama.Edward Phillips Oppenheim (1866-1946), was an English novelist, in his lifetime a major and successful writer of genre fiction including thrillers. He composed some one hundred and fifty novels, mainly of the suspense and international intrigue nature, but including romances, comedies, and parables of everyday life.
Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was a French writer who is counted among the greatest Western novelists. He is best known for his first published novel, Madame Bovary (1857).
Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree, born Herbert Draper Beerbohm (1852-1917) was a British actor and theatrical manager. He founded the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1904.
Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) was a French author who helped pioneer the science-fiction genre. He is best known for his novels A Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864) and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1869). Their Island Home continues the adventures of the Swiss Family Robinson.This edition includes a new introduction by Darrell Schweitzer. Translated by Cranstoun Metcalfe.
Friedrich Carl Georg Kaiser, called Georg Kaiser, (1878-1945) was a German dramatist. Kaiser's best known plays include The Burghers of Calais (1913), From Morn to Midnight (1912), and a trilogy, comprising The Coral (1917), Gas (1918), Gas II (1920).
The Intruder by Gabriele D'Annunzio explores themes of jealousy, passion, and psychological turmoil within a complex family dynamic. Set in Italy, the novel delves into the inner struggles of a man who becomes increasingly alienated and suspicious of those around him, leading to tragic consequences. D'Annunzio's evocative prose and intense character study offer a compelling look at human emotions and moral conflict.
Henry Arthur Jones (1851-1929) was an English dramatist, the author of over two dozen plays.
John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir (1875-1940) was a Scottish novelist and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada. He wrote nearly thirty novels, several short-story collections and many nonfiction books.
Maurice Henry Hewlett (1861-1923), was an English historical novelist, poet and essayist.
Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield PC KG (1694-1773) was a British statesman and man of letters.
Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield PC KG (1694-1773) was a British statesman and man of letters.
Francis Marion Crawford (1854-1909) was an American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and for his classic weird and fantastic stories.
Francis Marion Crawford (1854-1909) was an American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and for his classic weird and fantastic stories.
Five Fair Sisters is an Italian episode at the court of Louis XIV.Harold Noel Williams was a British historian and author known for his works on French history, particularly during the 18th century. He specialized in biographical accounts of prominent French figures, especially women of the French court. His books often focused on the lives of mistresses, queens, and other influential women, providing detailed and engaging narratives about their roles in history. Some of his notable works include Madame de Pompadour and The Fascinating Duc de Richelieu. His writing is characterized by thorough research and a vivid, accessible style that brings historical figures to life.
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English crime writer, journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and numerous articles in newspapers and journals.
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English crime writer, journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and numerous articles in newspapers and journals.
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English crime writer, journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and numerous articles in newspapers and journals.
Lady Norah Bentinck (c1881-1939) was the author of "The Ex-Kaiser in Exile," "The Puzzled Wife," "My Wanderings and Memories" and "The Ring of Straw."
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