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  The Last of Squire Ennismore -...

  Charlotte Riddell

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  Charlotte Eliza Lawson Cowan was born in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland, on 30th September 1832, the youngest daughter of James Cowan, a High Sheriff for the County of Antrim, and Ellen Kilshaw from Liverpool, England. 
  In the winter of 1855, four years after her father's death, she and her mother moved to London. Sadly, within the year, her mother also passed. 
  In 1857, she married Joseph Hadley Riddell, a civil engineer.  The marriage was happy by all accounts but produced no children. 
  Her first novel, ‘The Moors and the Fens’, was published in 1858 under the pseudonym of F. G. Trafford, which she used until publishing under the moniker ‘Mrs Riddell’ from 1864. 
  Charlotte was a prolific, respected and popular author. In her literary career she published over 50 novels and short stories. The most notable is perhaps ‘George Geith of Fen Court’ (1864), for which she was paid £800. It was later dramatised in 1883 by Wybert Reeve. 
  From 1867, Charlotte ventured into new territory, becoming the co-proprietor and editor of the well-regarded St. James's Magazine, which had begun publishing 1861. She also edited the magazine ‘Home in the Sixties’, and wrote short stories and tales for the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge and Routledge's Christmas annuals.  
  Charlotte was a prominent writer of ghost stories; ‘Fairy Water’, ‘The Uninhabited House’, ‘The Haunted River’, ‘The Disappearance of Mr Jeremiah Redworth’ and ‘The Nun's Curse’, all deal with buildings occupied by supernatural phenomena. Charlotte also wrote several short ghost stories, such as ‘The Open Door’ and ‘Nut Bush Farm’, which are regularly anthologised. 
  In 1880 Joseph died.  She now withdrew from society and became a recluse.  From 1886 this was in Upper Halliford, Middlesex.  
  In 1901 Charlotte became the recipient of the first pension, £60 a year, from the Society of Authors. 
  Charlotte Riddell died from cancer in Ashford, Kent, on 24th September 1906.

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  Tales of Soldiers and Civilians

  Ambrose Bierce

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  Tales of Soldiers and Civilians by Ambrose Bierce is offered here in a clean English digital edition prepared for fluent ebook reading. The work stands within classics and gives modern readers direct access to a public-domain classic with navigable structure and a restrained typographic presentation. The opening pages establish the book's atmosphere with this first movement: One sunny afternoon in the autumn of the year 1861 a soldier lay in a clump of laurel by the side of a road in western Virginia. He lay at full length upon his stomach, his feet resting upon the toes, his head upon the left forearm. His extended right hand loosely grasped his rifle. But for the some This edition is suited to readers who want a reliable, uncluttered version of the text for study, rediscovery, and sustained reading.

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  Lost Face

  Jack London

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  We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age. Will you support our efforts with a donation ? The first anthology of short stories by Jack London , Lost Face tells seven stories about the Klondike gold rush. In "Lost Face," the fur thief Subienkow faces gruesome torture and execution by a tribe of Indians, armed with only his wits. "Trust" is a story about the dangers of the Yukon River. Jack London's best known short story, "To Build a Fire," tells the story of a nameless man and his dog attempting to survive in the frozen Northern Territory. In "That Spot," the eponymous Spot is a very unusual Yukon sled dog. "Flush of Gold" is a love story set against the harsh backdrop of the Yukon. "The Passing of Marcus O'Brien" deals the tale of the fair-but-tough Judge Marcus O'Brien in the settlement of Red Cow. "The Wit of Porportuk" tells the tale of El-Soo and Porportuk, two Indians among the white settlers. Jack London (died 1916) was a prominent voice of the late 19th and early 20th century. Their work has endured across generations and continues to be read and studied worldwide. As a work of classic literary fiction, Lost Face exemplifies the narrative craft and social insight that defined great storytelling of its era. Literary fiction of this period was characterized by careful attention to character psychology, social milieu, and the moral questions that animated public discourse.

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  The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The greatest detective who ever lived, brought to life in a whole new way. 
   
  Sherlock Holmes doesn't solve crimes. He reads people, rooms, and situations like most of us read words on a page - and by the time everyone else is still figuring out what happened, he's already three steps ahead. Arthur Conan Doyle introduced the world to Holmes and Watson in this landmark collection of twelve stories, and nearly every mystery writer who came after owes something to what's in these pages. 
   
  The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes has everything that made Holmes a legend. The disguises. The deductions that seem impossible until he explains them. The foggy London streets. Watson fumbling to keep up while somehow always being exactly where he's needed. And cases that range from darkly sinister to quietly heartbreaking - because not every mystery has a happy ending, even when Holmes solves it. 
   
  These aren't just detective stories. They're some of the most entertaining pieces of short fiction ever written, and they hold up completely. 
   
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  The Eater of Souls

  Henry Kuttner

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  "The Eater of Souls" by Henry Kuttner tells the story of Sindara, the ruler of Bel Yarnak, who confronts a monstrous entity known as the Eater of Souls. This entity's call has been drawing his people to their deaths in the Gray Gulf of Yarnak. Sindara, rejecting the advice of his necromancers and hydromancers, turns to his god, Vorvadoss, for help. After a harrowing battle, Sindara undergoes a horrific transformation, merging with the Eater of Souls to break the cycle of despair. The story ends with his tragic descent into darkness, forever separated from the beauty of his homeland.

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  Dave Porter in the South Seas

  Edward Stratemeyer

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  Dave Porter in the South Seas by Edward Stratemeyer is an exciting classic adventure that takes readers on a thrilling journey beyond familiar shores into a world of exploration, mystery, and discovery. Continuing the adventures of Dave Porter, the story follows him as he encounters new landscapes, unfamiliar cultures, and unexpected challenges that test his courage, curiosity, and resourcefulness.
  
  Far from home, Dave faces remarkable situations that require quick thinking, determination, and the support of trusted companions. As the adventure unfolds, he discovers hidden secrets, experiences unforgettable encounters, and learns important lessons about friendship, loyalty, courage, and perseverance.
  
  Edward Stratemeyer's engaging storytelling captures the wonder of early twentieth-century exploration with vivid descriptions, memorable characters, and a perfect blend of action and suspense. The novel offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the excitement of travel during a time when distant places inspired imagination and adventure.
  
  Perfect for readers who enjoy classic juvenile fiction, historical adventures, and stories of exploration and discovery, Dave Porter in the South Seas remains a timeless tale filled with excitement, wholesome values, and the enduring appeal of a young hero facing extraordinary experiences with confidence and determination.

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