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  Dark Tales - Uncanny and...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Maxim...

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  A collection of strange and often grisly tales by some of the world's greatest writers, ranging from mildly unsettling to hair-raising.    1."The Mystery of Sasassa Valley", by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle    2. "The Severed Hand", by Wilhelm Hauff    3. "The Black Ferry", by John Galt    4. "The Tête Noire", by Charles Allston Collins    5. "The Bundle of Letters", by Maurus Jokai    6. "The Judgement of Paris", by Leonard Merrick    7. "A Witch in the Peak" ,by R. Murray Gilchrist    8."The Door of the Trap", by Sherwood Anderson    9. "The Drover’s Wife", by Henry Lawson    10. "The Encased Man", by Anton Chekhov    11. "The Pistol-Shot", by Alexander Pushkin    12. "A Pastoral Horror", by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle    13. "The Other Side", by Count Eric Stanislaus Stenbock    14. "The Inn of the Two Witches", by Joseph Conrad    15. "The Hair", by A. J. Alan    16. "A Child’s Revenge", by Paul Bourget    17. "Gabriel-Ernest", by Saki    18. "The Haunted Doll’s House", by M. R. James    19. "An Egyptian Cigarette", by Kate Chopin    20. "Nyarlathotep", by H. P. Lovecraft    21. "Old Fags", by Stacy Aumonier    22. "The Idiot", by Arnold Bennett    23. "Mademoiselle Fifi", by Guy de Maupassant    24. "Odour of Chrysanthemums", by D. H. Lawrence

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  Star of the Sea - A Novel

  Joseph O'Connor

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  A New York Times Notable Book and “thoroughly gripping” historical mystery: On a ship packed with Irish immigrants, one passenger is a killer (People).   In the bitter winter of 1847, leaving an Ireland torn by famine and injustice, the Star of the Sea sets sail for New York. On board are hundreds of refugees, some of them optimistic, many more of them desperate. Among them are a maid with a devastating secret, the bankrupt Lord Merridith accompanied by his wife and children—and a killer stalking the decks, hungry for the vengeance that will bring absolution.   This journey will see many lives end, while others begin anew. Passionate loves are tenderly recalled, shirked responsibilities regretted too late, and profound relationships shockingly revealed. In this spellbinding tale of tragedy and mercy, love and healing, the farther the ship sails toward the Promised Land, the more her passengers seem moored to a past that will never let them go.   “O’Connor’s luscious book brews the suspense of a thriller with the scope and passion of a Victorian novel—seasoned in authentic historical detail and served up in language that is equal parts lyrical and gritty.” —Booklist   “Engrossing . . . will hold historical fiction fans rapt.” —Publishers Weekly  

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  Wood's Honor - Action and...

  Steven Becker

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  Out of Sight is Not Out of Mind 
  Within sight of Marathon, Florida, lies an island left to its own devices. While its harbor is picture-postcard perfect, abandoned and hurricane-ravaged Boot Key has a secret hiding deep in its mangrove tunnels and derelict fishing shacks. With its only bridge deemed too costly to maintain and its center span removed, Boot Key is accessible only by water. The authorities give the few residents a wide berth--until Mac Travis, working a salvage job, discovers the body of an old friend. His search for justice leads him down a road of murder and deceit.

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  The Story of a Piebald Horse

  W. H. Hudson

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  W. H. Hudson (1862-1922) is best known for his stories, which give a vivid picture of South American life. He was a gifted naturalist and keen observer of wildlife and landscapes, as well as an acute and astute judge of humans and their characters.In The Story of a Piebald Horse, a stranger appears at the cattle branding one day, and in an unfortunate incident he is accidentally killed. His piebald horse, saddle, and other posessions are kept by one of the ranchers until the stranger can be identified and his family contacted. In the hope that some traveller will recognize the stranger's horse, he ties it up beside the local inn. After a time, a group of herders passing through do recognize the horse... and they tell a most extraordinary tale....

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  The Witness for the Prosecution

  Agatha Christie

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  When wealthy spinster Emily French is found murdered, suspicion falls on Leonard Vole, the man to whom she hastily bequeathed her riches before she died. Leonard assures the investigators that his wife, Romaine Heilger, can provide them with an alibi. However, when questioned, Romaine informs the police that Vole returned home late that night covered in blood. During the trial, Ms. French's housekeeper, Janet, gives damning evidence against Vole, and, as Romaine's cross-examination begins, her motives come under scrutiny from the courtroom. One question remains, will justice prevail?

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  Underground: Tales for London -...

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  Every line tells a different story … 
  A troubled young woman travels across London to end an abusive relationship. An agitated father gets lost in the city with an injured toddler. Two men – who unknowingly cross paths every day – finally meet one life-changing afternoon. A sudden death on the platform at Blackfriars sparks rumours of murder. 
  Underground, we are at once isolated and connected. We avoid eye contact and conversation while our lives literally intersect with those of strangers. As we stand on the tube, it becomes possible to travel far further than expected – and this sense of possibility lies at the heart of this stunning collection. 
  Twelve writers explore life on the London Underground through eleven short stories and one memoir, commissioned to mark the opening of the Elizabeth line. 
  This bestselling book, a literary fiction, is a testament to the urban life's unexpected turns and the humorous yet poignant tales it weaves. The top-notch storytelling by the Sunday Times bestselling author makes every journey on the London Underground a trip into the heart of humanity. 
  For fans of Dwight Turner (Motherland)

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