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  Bleak House

  Charles Dickens

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  As the interminable case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce grinds its way through the Court of Chancery, it draws together a disparate group of people: Ada and Richard Clare, whose inheritance is gradually being devoured by legal costs; Esther Summerson, a ward of court, whose parentage is a source of deepening mystery; the menacing lawyer Tulkinghorn; the determined sleuth Inspector Bucket; and even Jo, the destitute little crossing-sweeper. A savage, but often comic, indictment of a society that is rotten to the core, Bleak House is one of Dickens's most ambitious novels, with a range that extends from the drawing rooms of the aristocracy to the poorest of London slums.
  
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  On Some Dinners at Paris -...

  William Makepeace Thackeray

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  The great author of Vanity Fair and The Luck Of Barry Lyndon was born in India in 1811.  At age 5 his father died and his mother sent him back to England.  His education was of the best but he himself seemed unable to apply his talents to a rigorous work ethic.  However, once he harnessed his talents the works flowed in novels, articles, short stories, sketches and lectures.  Sadly, his personal life was rather more difficult.  After a few years of marriage his wife began to suffer from depression and over the years became detached from reality.  Thackeray himself suffered from ill health later in his life and the one pursuit that kept him moving forward was that of writing.  In his life time, he was placed second only to Dickens.  High praise indeed.

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  Northanger Abbey

  Jane Austen

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  Northanger Abbey is a playful and witty satire that gently mocks the popular Gothic novels of Jane Austen's time while telling a charming story of youthful imagination and personal growth. The novel follows Catherine Morland, an innocent and enthusiastic young woman whose love of sensational stories often leads her to see mystery and danger where none exist.
  
  When Catherine is invited to Bath and later to the grand estate of Northanger Abbey, her imagination runs wild, fueled by dramatic novels and romantic expectations. As she navigates social gatherings, friendships, and the complexities of courtship, Catherine gradually learns the difference between fantasy and reality. Her misinterpretations lead to humorous misunderstandings but also valuable lessons about honesty, judgment, and maturity.
  
  With its sharp humor, self-aware narration, and endearing heroine, Northanger Abbey is both a delightful coming-of-age tale and a clever critique of literary trends and social conventions. Jane Austen's earliest completed novel remains a fresh and entertaining exploration of love, self-discovery, and the importance of seeing the world as it truly is.

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  The Sphinx Without A Secret - An...

  Oscar Wilde

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  "The Sphinx Without a Secret" 
  An Etching by Oscar Wilde — Narrated by Stephen Byrne 
  In this exquisitely crafted tale of mystery and melancholy, Oscar Wilde draws us into the shadowed streets of Victorian London where secrets linger behind silk veils and whispered rumours. When Lord Murchison encounters the hauntingly beautiful Lady Alroy—a woman as enigmatic as a sphinx—he becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind her curious behaviour and frequent visits to a private lodging house. 
  But the deeper he digs, the more elusive the answer becomes. 
  Is Lady Alroy hiding a lover, or simply hiding herself? And what happens when the truth, once unearthed, leaves only a hollow echo in its place? 
  With Wilde’s trademark wit and tragic irony, The Sphinx Without a Secret is a meditation on love, illusion, and the terrible finality of truth.

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  The Arabian Nights

  Andrew Lang

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  Enter a world of enchanted kingdoms, daring adventures, mysterious strangers, and unforgettable stories.
  
  Andrew Lang's The Arabian Nights brings together a rich collection of legendary tales filled with magic, adventure, romance, danger, cleverness, and wonder.
  
  From enchanted objects and mysterious places to extraordinary journeys and remarkable characters, these stories transport readers into a world where the impossible can happen and every tale opens the door to another adventure.
  
  Andrew Lang's retelling makes this celebrated collection accessible to readers who want to experience the timeless storytelling tradition behind some of the world's most famous tales.
  
  Perfect for lovers of folklore, fairy tales, fantasy, classic literature, and traditional storytelling.
  
  Open the book and enter a world where every story holds another mystery.

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  The Weird of the Wanderer -...

  Frederick Rolfe, C. H. C....

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  Nicholas Crabbe, a recluse experimenting in Egypt at the end of the nineteenth century, takes an unintended fall backwards through time into the reign of Ptolemy Auletes and finds that he is Odysseus, son of Laertes, now immortal and a king in the East; his account comes down on papyri dug up in the modern world. Rolfe, who called himself Baron Corvo, wrote it with his friend Harry Pirie-Gordon under the names Prospero and Caliban. The prose is deliberately encrusted and the grudges in it are real. Fifty-eight plates of caravans, emigrants and Italian roads, from Verrocchio to De Nittis, follow the wanderer's passage between East and West.

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