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  The Ripening Rubies

  Max Pemberton

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  In "The Ripening Rubies," an ex-convict makes a rookie mistake--trying to sell a stolen ruby necklace back to the craftsman who made it. The jeweler, Bernard Sutton, soon discovers that a string of high-society women are losing their expensive adornments. Shunning the heavy-handed approach of the police, he sets his own trap to catch the thief.

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  Motherhood - From their pens to...

  Sherwood Anderson

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  Sherwood Anderson was born on 13th September 1876 in Camden, Ohio. 
  When his father’s business failed the family was forced to move on a regular basis before finally settling in Clyde, Ohio.   
  Anderson, one of 7 children, left school at 14 to take a number of jobs to help with the family finances. These were difficult years. 
  He moved to Chicago in search of opportunities before joining the Army for the US-Spanish War of 1898.  He then entered Wittenberg Academy in Springfield, Ohio to complete his education before moving back to Chicago to take up a writing job. 
  In 1904 he married Cornelia Lane, her family had resources and Anderson was keen, with this family backing, to run a business. 
  The early years of their marriage produced 3 children but a nervous breakdown in 1907 and another in 1912, despite his success as a business entrepreneur, resulted in him abandoning his family and deciding that a literary career would be best for him.   
  A move back to Chicago resulted in a job in advertising, a divorce from Cornelia and marriage to Tennessee Mitchell.  
  That same year his first book ‘Windy McPherson’s Son’ was released and in 1919, his most famous book, ‘Winesburg, Ohio’, a collection of short stories about life in an Ohio town was released. 
  Anderson continued to write short stories, novels and non-fiction but his only true bestseller came with ‘Dark Laughter’.  His influence on writers that followed, from Faulkner to Hemingway, was immense. He also married a further two times.   
  Sherwood Anderson died in in Colón, Panama, on the 8th March, 1941. He was 64. An autopsy revealed that a swallowed toothpick had resulted in peritonitis. 
  His headstone epitaph reads ‘Life, Not Death is the Great Adventure.’

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  The Earthquake in Chile - From...

  Heinrich von Kleist

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  The bookshelves of European literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is the Germasn writer Heinrich von Kleist

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  The Complete Works of Edith Wharton

  Edith Wharton

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  Step into a world of elegance, desire, ambition, and hidden truths.
  
  Discover the brilliance of The Complete Works of Edith Wharton, an extraordinary collection featuring the timeless novels, short stories, and literary masterpieces of one of America's greatest authors.
  
  Renowned for her sharp social insight and emotionally powerful storytelling, Edith Wharton captured the beauty and contradictions of high society with unmatched elegance. Her works explore love, class, freedom, loneliness, ambition, and the hidden struggles beneath polished appearances.
  
  This comprehensive collection brings together Wharton's most celebrated writings, offering readers a rich literary journey through unforgettable characters, sophisticated prose, and deeply human emotions. From tragic romances and psychological dramas to social satire and haunting stories, every page reflects the intelligence and artistry that made Wharton the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
  
  Praised for their timeless relevance and emotional depth, Wharton's works continue to captivate readers who appreciate classic literature, literary fiction, and powerful character-driven storytelling.
  
  Whether you are a longtime admirer of Edith Wharton or discovering her genius for the first time, this complete collection offers an immersive reading experience filled with beauty, complexity, and unforgettable insight into human nature.
  
  A masterful literary collection from one of the most influential voices in American fiction.
  Experience the complete legacy of Edith Wharton and rediscover the elegance of classic literature today.

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  Whirlaway - The Rule of the Sea

  Robert Wintner

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  Whirlaway is mind and body adventure of the double-edge 80s, a time of growth, beyond idealism and self-absorption of the 60s and 70s. Bolder reaching for the gold ring made success seem attainable. 
   Many young folk enjoyed cocaine as a cultural stimulant, for encouragement, confidence and assurance, while it lasted. It cost a bit and a bit more but beat depression. The 80s also marked the beginning of the end for nature on Earth. Human population, doubling since the 50s, generated trash. The piles doubled, too, along with traffic and indiscriminate destruction. Free love or sex was still in, as pesky new diseases arrived. 
   On the bright and risky side, the 80s held potential for those in need. A bold player could float a loan at a bank, of all places, with an application form. Most banks had loan apps on hand, easily submitted with personal tax returns. The P.O. had racks of blank tax returns. Natcherly, the numbers had to make sense. No problema, with alignment available at friendly accounting services. 
   Freebooting and fun-loving, 80s life was for the spirited, high lifers to down and outers, whoever could reach to grasp and bring the prize home!

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  Tales of the Long Bow

  Gilbert Keith Chesterton

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  Tales of the Long Bow by Gilbert Keith Chesterton is a delightfully witty collection of interconnected stories that celebrates the charm of exaggeration, imagination, and the uniquely human love of telling tall tales. With his trademark humor and sharp insight, Chesterton presents a series of characters whose extraordinary claims and improbable adventures challenge the modern obsession with literal facts and strict rationality.
  
  Set against the backdrop of Edwardian England, these stories explore the power of storytelling as both entertainment and social commentary. Through playful absurdities and clever satire, Chesterton pokes fun at contemporary trends while defending the enduring value of creativity, tradition, and wonder. Each tale grows more inventive than the last, inviting readers into a world where the improbable becomes possible and the impossible becomes amusingly believable.
  
  Filled with memorable characters, sparkling dialogue, and Chesterton's distinctive philosophical wit, Tales of the Long Bow remains a timeless classic that continues to entertain and provoke thought. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Chesterton or discovering his work for the first time, this collection offers a joyful journey into the art of storytelling and the enduring appeal of a well-told yarn.

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