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  Sense and Sensibility

  Jane Austen

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  Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1811. It was published anonymously; By A Lady appears on the title page where the author's name might have been. It tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor (age 19) and Marianne (age 16 1/2) as they come of age. They have an older half-brother, John, and a younger sister, Margaret, 13. The novel follows the three Dashwood sisters as they must move with their widowed mother from the estate on which they grew up, Norland Park. Because Norland is passed down to John, the product of Mr. Dashwood's first marriage, and his young son, the four Dashwood women need to look for a new home. They have the opportunity to rent a modest home, Barton Cottage, on the property of a distant relative, Sir John Middleton. There they experience love, romance, and heartbreak. The novel is likely set in southwest England, London, and Sussex between 1792 and 1797.
  Henry Dashwood, his second wife, and their three daughters live for many years with Henry's wealthy bachelor uncle at Norland Park, a large country estate in Sussex. That uncle decides, in late life, to will the use and income only of his property first to Henry, then to Henry's first son (by his first marriage) John Dashwood, so that the property should pass intact to John's three-year-old son Harry. The uncle dies, but Henry lives just a year after that and he is unable in such short time to save enough money for his wife Mrs Dashwood, and their daughters, Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret, who are left only a small income. On his deathbed, Mr Henry Dashwood extracts a promise from his son John to take care of his half-sisters. But before Henry is long in the grave, John's greedy wife, Fanny, persuades her husband to renege on the promise, appealing to his concerns about diminishing his own son Harry's inheritance, despite the fact that John is already independently wealthy thanks to both his inheritance from his mother, and his wife's dowry. Henry Dashwood's love for his second family is also used by Fanny to arouse her husband's jealousy, and convince him not to help his sisters financially.

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  Hunchback of Notre-Dame The...

  Victor Hugo

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  Book 2: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame or Notre-Dame de Paris is a French Gothic novel by Victor Hugo, published in 1831. - The story is set in Paris in 1482 during the reign of Louis XI. The gypsy Esmeralda (born as Agnes) captures the hearts of many men, including those of Captain Phoebus and Pierre Gringoire, but especially Quasimodo and his guardian Archdeacon Claude Frollo. Frollo is torn between his obsessive lust for Esmeralda and the rules of Notre Dame Cathedral. He orders Quasimodo to kidnap her, but Quasimodo is captured by Phoebus and his guards, who save Esmeralda. Gringoire, who attempted to help Esmeralda but was knocked out by Quasimodo, is about to be hanged by beggars when Esmeralda saves him by agreeing to marry him for four years.

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  Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of...

  Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

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  "The shadows of Cappercullen hold more than just memories; they hold the restless spirits of those we betrayed."
  
  Returning to the rugged landscape of Munster, Le Fanu weaves a tale of the doomed De Lacy family. Ultor De Lacy, a man whose family was ruined by their loyalty to the lost Jacobite cause, lives a shadow of a life in the decaying Tower of Cappercullen. But the physical ruin of his estate is nothing compared to the spiritual rot within. When his daughters encounter a mysterious and beautiful stranger in the woods, they unknowingly reopen a door to a supernatural debt that has remained unpaid for generations. It is a story where political exile meets ghostly visitation, proving that for the De Lacys, the war never truly ended.
  
  History Haunted by Myth: Le Fanu brilliantly utilizes the real-world tension of the 18th-century Jacobite rebellions to ground his ghost story. The "legend" isn't just a campfire tale; it is a manifestation of the trauma of a defeated aristocracy. The ghosts of Cappercullen are symbols of a bygone era that refuses to die or stay silent.
  
  The "Stranger" in the Woods: A recurring theme in Le Fanu's work is the deceptive nature of the supernatural. The figure who haunts the periphery of the De Lacy estate is both alluring and terrifying, representing the "Otherworld" of Irish folklore. The story explores the vulnerability of innocence when faced with an ancient, calculating evil.
  
  Atmospheric Mastery: From the "death-tick" in the walls to the chilling descriptions of the secret chamber hidden within the tower, Le Fanu builds a sense of mounting dread. Ultor De Lacy is a masterclass in the "liminal" ghost story—where the horror is found in the transition between the historical world we know and the spectral world we fear.
  
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  The Lion and the Sun

  Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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  Short story by Anton Chekhov, about how to receive a desired order.

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  Joseph Conrad: The Complete Novels

  Joseph Conrad

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  What happens when civilization is tested at its moral edge?
  
  The Complete Novels of Joseph Conrad brings together the full novelistic legacy of one of the most influential writers in modern literature. Known for his profound psychological insight and moral complexity, Conrad explored power, isolation, loyalty, and the fragile boundary between order and chaos.
  
  Set aboard ships, in remote colonies, and within the human mind itself, Conrad's novels confront the ethical consequences of empire and ambition. His layered narratives and atmospheric prose reveal how individuals struggle with conscience, responsibility, and identity under extreme pressure.
  
  Challenging, immersive, and deeply resonant, Conrad's work helped shape literary modernism and continues to speak powerfully to the moral dilemmas of the modern world.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll explore:
  
  All novels by Joseph Conrad in one complete collection
  
  Iconic works such as Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, and Nostromo
  
  Themes of moral conflict, isolation, and imperial power
  
  A cornerstone of modernist and world literature
  
  Studied worldwide and endlessly discussed, Joseph Conrad's novels remain essential reading for anyone drawn to serious fiction, ethical inquiry, and literary mastery.
  
  Journey into the depths of conscience and sea alike. Buy now and experience the complete novels of Joseph Conrad.

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  Last of the Mohicans The -...

  James Fenimore Cooper, Classic...

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  Set during the French and Indian War, The Last of the Mohicans follows the perilous journey of two British sisters, Cora and Alice Munro, as they travel through the untamed wilderness of 18th-century America to reunite with their father, a British officer. Guided by the noble frontiersman Hawkeye and his Native American companions, Chingachgook and his son Uncas—the last members of the Mohican tribe—the group must evade treacherous enemies, including the vengeful Huron warrior Magua.The novel is a gripping tale of adventure, loyalty, and cultural conflict. It explores the tragic consequences of colonization and the fading way of life for Native American tribes. With its vivid descriptions of the American frontier and powerful themes of honor, identity, and sacrifice, The Last of the Mohicans has become a timeless classic in American literature.

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