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"Rimrock Trail" is an absorbing modern western of the 1920s. This work makes an interesting read with its great storyline, thrilling adventures, and amusing characters. The vivid descriptions the writer delivers keep the readers engaged until the end.
When Dorothy and her dog Toto are caught up in a whirlwind and carried far away to the land of Oz, the little girl has no idea of the strange adventure that awaits her! Lost in a strange land, she, and three strange friends she makes along the way, make their way to the Emerald City, home of the Mysterious Wizard: Oz the great and terrible, in the hope that he can give each what they desire most. But Oz demands a high price for such a task, and even then all is not as it seems... This timeless classic by L Frank Baum, that resulted in multiple sequels, narrated her by Michael Ward.Ver libro
"The Castlecourt Diamond Mystery" is a captivating novel written by Geraldine Bonner. The story revolves around a priceless diamond called the "Castlecourt Diamond" that goes missing under mysterious circumstances. Set in an opulent world of high society, the novel delves into the web of intrigue, secrets, and deception surrounding the disappearance of the precious gem. The plot unfolds in the extravagant Castlecourt mansion, where the diamond is the centerpiece of a lavish party. However, as the night progresses, the diamond vanishes without a trace, leaving everyone baffled and suspicious of one another. The story takes an unexpected turn when an investigation ensues to find the culprit behind the theft. Amidst the luxurious setting, the novel introduces a cast of intriguing and enigmatic characters, each with their motives and hidden pasts. As the plot unravels, readers are taken on a thrilling journey filled with unexpected twists, shocking revelations, and a race against time to recover the stolen diamond.Ver libro
The Club of Queer Trades is a collection of stories by G.K. Chesterton first published in 1905. Each story in the collection is centered on a person who is making his living by some novel and extraordinary means (a "queer trade").Contents:The Tremendous Adventures of Major BrownThe Painful Fall of a Great ReputationThe Awful Reason of the Vicar's VisitThe Singular Speculation of the House-agentThe Noticeable Conduct of Professor ChaddThe Eccentric Seclusion of the Old LadVer libro
Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English writer. Prolific in many genres, he wrote dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography and autobiography. His work also included two books on recreational war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called the "father of science fiction", along with Jules Verne and the publisher Hugo Gernsback.THE SCHOOLMASTER AND THE EMPIRE: "If Youth but Knew" is the title of a book published some years ago, but still with a quite living interest, by "Kappa"; it is the bitter complaint of a distressed senior against our educational system.Ver libro
Neil Munro (1863-1930) was a Scottish journalist, newspaper editor, author and literary critic - a serious writer but now known mainly for his humorous short stories.'Treasure Trove' is an amusing tale of a time when a whale was beached on a Scottish island just off the coast by Tobermory. The crew of a passing ship, led by the enterprising Sunny Jim, came up with a cunning plan to charge visitors to see the whale. The plan worked brilliantly - until the whale began to decay....Ver libro
The story is about Sally Carrol Happer, a young southern woman from the fictional city of Tarleton, Georgia, who becomes engaged one summer to Harry Bellamy, a man from an unspecified northern town. The following winter, on a visit to Harry's home town to meet Harry's family, Sally Carrol begins to have second thoughts...Ver libro
