Publisher: Fractal Press
Sherlock, one of the greatest detectives of all time. This Fractal Press edition features complete collection of the four Sherlock Holmes novels, including: A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Valley of Fear.
'Things are sweeter when they're lost. I know – because once I wanted something and got it. It was the only thing I ever wanted badly, Dot, and when I got it, it turned to dust in my hand.' One of F. Scott Fitzgerald's earlier novels, The Beautiful and the Damned was first published in 1922 to much commercial success. Modelled on the early years of Fitzgerald's own marriage to Zelda Fitzgerald, the reader is given an acute insight into the ups and downs of a mismatched love affair. Anthony Patch, a young yet unambitious graduate from Harvard University, moves to New York and soon meets fellow socialite and flapper, Gloria Gilbert. Infatuated by her beauty, Anthony soon proposes to Gloria, and the pair embark on a doomed whirlwind romance. Their marriage is combative and tense; Anthony expects Gloria to be more domesticated while Gloria expects Anthony to fund her extravagant lifestyle. They both commit to ignoring their issues, attending glamorous social events and drinking in excess. But, of course, this arrangement can only last so long… F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896 – 1940) was an American essayist and novelist. Renowned for his colourful and lively depictions of the 1920s and 1930s Jazz Age, his works were also deeply concerned with love, class and materialism. He published four novels and over one hundred short stories in his lifetime.Show book
Part 5: My Sea Adventure from Treasure Island: "For sheer storytelling delight and pure adventure, Treasure Island has never been surpassed. From the moment young Jim Hawkins first encounters the sinister Blind Pew at the Admiral Benbow Inn until the climactic battle for treasure on a tropic isle, the novel creates scenes and characters that have fired the imaginations of generations of readers. Written by a superb prose stylist, a master of both action and atmosphere, the story centers upon the conflict between good and evil - but in this case a particularly engaging form of evil. It is the villainy of that most ambiguous rogue Long John Silver that sets the tempo of this tale of treachery, greed, and daring. Designed to forever kindle a dream of high romance and distant horizons, Treasure Island is, in the words of G. K. Chesterton, 'the realization of an ideal, that which is promised in its provocative and beckoning map; a vision not only of white skeletons but also green palm trees and sapphire seas.' G. S. Fraser terms it 'an utterly original book' and goes on to write: 'There will always be a place for stories like Treasure Island that can keep boys and old men happy.'Show book
"The thought that he might, and very probably would die that night occurred to him, but did not seem particularly unpleasant or dreadful." Master and Man is the haunting tale of a landowner and his servant caught in a snowstorm, where survival hinges not on status but on sacrifice. As the cold deepens and death looms, Tolstoy strips away social pretenses to reveal the redemptive power of selflessness. Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and social reformer, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of all time. He is best known for his epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina, both celebrated for their intricate character development and profound exploration of moral dilemmas and human nature. In his later years, Tolstoy experienced a spiritual awakening which led him to reject materialism and embrace a life of simplicity, seeking to align his life with his beliefs about nonviolence and compassion. Tolstoy's legacy endures not only through his literary masterpieces but also through his profound impact on literature and philosophy.Show book
"Revelations" is a short story by Katherine Mansfield. It was published in Bliss and Other Stories. From eight o’clock in the morning until about half-past eleven Monica Tyrell suffered from her nerves, and suffered so terribly that these hours were—agonizing, simply. It was not as though she could control them.Show book
A man too good for this world. A society determined to break him. Prince Myshkin returns to Russia after years of illness, carrying a rare gift—unshakable kindness. But in a world fueled by greed, jealousy, and desire, his innocence becomes a danger. Drawn into a tragic love triangle and a whirlwind of emotional chaos, Myshkin's gentle heart collides with people who mistake compassion for weakness, leading to consequences as devastating as they are inevitable. Praised as "one of Dostoevsky's most beautiful and heartbreaking works," this novel explores moral purity, madness, passion, and the fragile line between goodness and ruin. Its unforgettable characters and emotional depth continue to move readers around the world. If you crave psychological intensity, moral complexity, and a story that lingers long after the final page, this masterpiece will stay with you. Open the book—and witness the fate of a pure soul in a broken world.Show book
A beautiful client, a missing father, a glittering hoard of Indian treasure, and a cryptic note signed by four men... the world's greatest consulting detective is back on the case. Every year since the mysterious disappearance of her father, Miss Mary Morstan has received a rare, lustrous pearl from an anonymous sender. Now, a cryptic summons requests her presence at the Lyceum Theatre, drawing her into a deadly maze of deceit and murder. She turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for help, plunging the legendary duo into one of the darkest and most complex investigations of their careers. From the eccentricities of Pondicherry Lodge to a thrilling midnight boat chase down the River Thames, Holmes and Watson must unravel a gruesome murder, track a wooden-legged assassin, and decode the enigmatic "Sign of the Four" before the killers vanish with the legendary Agra treasure. Why you will love this: Fans of brilliant, atmospheric Mystery / Detective Fiction will be captivated by this timeless Victorian classic. Packed with masterful deductions, edge-of-your-seat thrills, bizarre tropes, and the fascinating dynamic between the cold, analytical Holmes and the romantic Watson, this unabridged audiobook is a cornerstone of the mystery genre. Historical Note: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) revolutionized detective fiction with his creation of Sherlock Holmes. First published in 1890, The Sign of the Four is the second novel featuring the iconic sleuth, cementing Doyle's legacy as a master of suspense and establishing Holmes as a literary immortal.Show book
