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  A Book of Ghosts: 2

  Bram Stoker, John Buchan, H. G....

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  "Some Spirits Return Not for Rest, but for Reckoning."
  
  The journey into the twilight world of S. Baring-Gould continues. In this second volume of his celebrated supernatural works, the master of the Victorian "weird tale" delves even deeper into the shadows of the English countryside. These are stories for the dead of winter—narratives where the past is a living, breathing entity that refuses to stay buried beneath the floorboards of history.
  
  The Architect of Atmospheric Terror: Baring-Gould remains unsurpassed in his ability to find terror in the everyday. Volume 2 elevates his signature style, blending his expertise as an antiquarian with a dark, psychological insight into the human condition. Here, the haunting is often a social or moral consequence; a ghost is not just a spirit, but a debt that must be paid. Whether exploring the silent corridors of a crumbling manor or the windswept desolation of a country churchyard, Baring-Gould crafts an atmosphere of "uncomfortable reality" that has influenced generations of supernatural writers.
  
  As a peer to the great ghost story writers of the late 19th century, Baring-Gould provides a crucial link between traditional folklore and modern psychological horror. This volume is an essential cornerstone for collectors of classic ghost stories, Victorian literature, and British folk horror.
  
  The candles are dimming. Buy "A Book of Ghosts: Volume 2" today and settle in for a night of elegant, bone-chilling terror.

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  The Iron Heel

  Jack London

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  A rising tyranny. A world slipping into darkness. A resistance that refuses to die.
  Told through the passionate voice of Avis Everhard, The Iron Heel traces the terrifying rise of a ruthless oligarchy determined to crush democracy and control society. As workers revolt and the powerful tighten their grip, Avis and her husband Ernest become symbols of a rebellion that demands everything—courage, sacrifice, and unshakable faith in human freedom.
  
  Praised as "one of the earliest and most prophetic dystopian novels," Jack London's masterpiece blends political drama, emotional intensity, and startling foresight. Its warnings about power, class struggle, and authoritarianism feel more relevant than ever.
  
  If you crave bold ideas, high-stakes conflict, and dystopian storytelling that hits with real-world force, this classic will grip you until the final page.
  
  Open the book—and step into a future that still echoes in our world today.

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  A Country Cottage

  Anton Chekhov

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  Anton Chekhov's story "A Country Cottage" is about a young couple, Sasha the husband and Vanya his wife, enjoying their night alone together. The couple walks together, taking in the sights around them, which they find picturesque and charming. First publication of the work: June 15, 1885.

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  The Complete Novels And Short...

  Saki Saki

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  "A Little Inaccuracy Sometimes Saves Tons of Explanation."
  
  Saki was the master of the short, sharp shock. Writing at the height of the Edwardian era, H.H. Munro used his biting wit to dismantle the pretenses of polite society, often using mischievous children, cynical houseguests, and the wild unpredictability of nature to expose the absurdities of the adult world. This comprehensive collection captures the full breadth of his genius, from his legendary sketches to his sophisticated novels.
  
  The Master of the Elegant Sting: Saki's work is characterized by a "wicked" elegance. He is the architect of the sophisticated prank and the purveyor of the unexpected ending that lingers long after the final page. His stories often feature a world where the domestic and the wild collide, where a conversational gaffe can be as fatal as a tiger in a conservatory. Whether he is satirizing the political landscape of his time or exploring the dark, feral instincts hidden beneath a starched collar, Saki remains the gold standard for satirical short fiction and British irony.
  
  Munro's influence can be seen in the works of Roald Dahl, P.G. Wodehouse, and Graham Greene. His prose is lean, mean, and impeccably polished. This volume is an essential cornerstone for any library of classic humor, Gothic undertones, and social commentary.
  
  Enter a world of polite tea and impolite consequences. Buy "The Complete Novels and Short Stories of Saki" today and experience the sharper side of the Edwardian era.

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  Tom Jones

  Henry Fielding

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  "Tom Jones" is a classic novel by Henry Fielding, published in 1749. Officially titled "The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling," it is a comic novel that follows the life and adventures of the title character, Tom Jones, from his birth to his eventual marriage. The story unfolds in the context of Fielding's satire of 18th-century British society, manners, and morality. It is known for its vibrant characters, intricate plot, and the author's direct engagement with the reader, which was innovative for its time.

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  A Little Joke - From their pens...

  Anthony Hope

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  Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins was born on 9th February 1863 in Clapton, London.  
  He was educated at St John's School, Leatherhead, Marlborough College and Balliol College, Oxford.  Hope trained as a lawyer and barrister and was called to the Bar by the Middle Temple in 1887. Despite what was thought to be a promising legal career he had literary ambitions and wrote in his spare time. 
  His early works appeared in various periodicals of the day but for his first book ‘A Man of Mark’ (1890), with no publisher interested, he published with his own resources.  
  More novels and short stories followed, including the mildly successful ‘Mr Witt's Widow’ in 1892. Hope even found time to run as the Liberal candidate for Wycombe in the election that same year but was unsuccessful. 
  His first major literary success came with ‘The Dolly Dialogues’, a collection of previously published magazine pieces followed very quickly by his instant classic, ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’. He now gave up the vestiges of his legal career to pursue writing full-time. 
  Despite never again reaching the same pinnacle of success he was popular and wrote prolifically across novels, plays and of course, short stories though his writing output rapidly diminished after the war. 
  In 1918 he was knighted for his contribution to propaganda efforts during World War I.  
  His short stories are delicate, mannered and often surprising with their wit, humour and interplay of characters who say one thing and usually mean another.  He was very definitely a writer of escapist rather than serious fare but they are no less enjoyable for that. 
  Anthony Hope died of throat cancer on 8th July 1933 at his country home, Heath Farm at Walton-on-the-Hill in Surrey. He was 70.

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