Verlag: Wildside Press
What was the secret of Dorgan's power over the South Sea island's natives? Classic historical adventure fiction first published in the March 15, 1918 issue of Adventure magazine.
Arnold Bennett was born in 1867 in Hanley one of the six towns that formed the Potteries that later joined together to become Stoke on Trent; the area in which most of his works are located. For a short time he worked for his solicitor father before realising that to advance his life he would need to become his own man. Moving to London at twenty-one he obtained work as a solicitor’s clerk and gradually moved into a career of journalism. At the turn of the century he turned full time to writing and shortly thereafter in 1903 he moved to Paris and in 1908 published to great acclaim The Old Wives Tale. With this his reputation was set. Clayhanger and The Old Wives Tale are perhaps his greatest and most lauded novels. 1 - Arnold Bennett - An Introduction 2 - Mimi by Arnold Bennett 3 - The Supreme Illusion by Arnold Bennett 4 - A Letter Home by Arnold Bennett 5 - The Letter and the Lie by Arnold Bennett 6 - The Ghost of Lord Clarenceux by Arnold Bennett 7 - Phantom by Arnold BennettZum Buch
Published in 1876, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is an American classic written by Mark Twain. The novel focuses on the youthful escapades of Tom Sawyer, a mischievous and imaginative boy who lives in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri. Along with his friends, particularly Huckleberry Finn, Tom embarks on a series of adventures ranging from treasure hunting to fighting crime. The book explores themes of childhood, friendship, and moral development and offers a nostalgic look at life along the Mississippi River during the 19th century.Zum Buch
In 1954, a young boy escapes the emotional torment of his home, fleeing into the vast, unforgiving Australian bush. Alone and naive, he embarks on a perilous journey spanning seventy years, where every encounter shapes his destiny. Who will he meet in this wild frontier? Will he find allies among the rugged inhabitants, or will the darker elements of society pull him into their nefarious undertakings? As he navigates the trials of life, from the innocence of youth to the wisdom of age, we witness a profound transformation. Can he rise above the harsh realities and succeed, or will he be consumed by the very environment he sought refuge in?Zum Buch
A romance inspired by real events... Maria, Georgy and Harriet navigate their first throes of passion, scandal, and love in the heady pre-war atmosphere of Brussels in 1815. Little do they know they will soon be waltzing their way to the battle of the century at a small village called Waterloo. As the fight for Europe rages outside the city walls, Maria seeks to find herself – will she also find a husband along the way?Zum Buch
The Legendary Casey Jones brings together many of Geoffrey Thomas’s short stories for the first time, each brimming with the big heartedness, warmth, and homespun humor that he is known for. Sweeping through southern deltas, western prairies and colonial outposts, Geoffrey Thomas introduces a host of extraordinary characters in his mesmerizing tales of American heritage: blacksmiths, farmers, frontiersmen try to get by; a brave railroad engineer becomes a national hero; a Native American girl changes the course of history.Zum Buch
Step into the occult underworld of Edwardian London with Aleister Crowley, a rebellious genius and aspiring magician, as he plunges into the secret society of the Golden Dawn.The year is 1900, and this isn't just a new club; it's a war zone. Crowley, a world-class mountaineer and acclaimed poet, unwittingly arrives amidst a power struggle as formidable magicians revolt against their leaders, MacGregor Mathers and his wife, Moina Mathers.Empowered by an ancient Arabic grimoire, the Mathers claimed contact with "Secret Masters," but now their influence is waning. As historical figures like William Butler Yeats and Bram Stoker populate the ranks, Crowley finds himself caught in a magical crossfire. His naive pursuit of enlightenment accidentally ignites an all-out wizard war with magical attacks recoiling upon his adversaries. Yet, aided by unseen forces, Crowley uncovers the interdimensional secrets of the ancient book, unleashing its power himself. This epic adventure culminates in a climactic magical showdown, where Crowley's self-realization becomes his ultimate weapon.Between the darkness and the light stands Aleister Crowley.Zum Buch
