The La Motta family are on the run
Forced to flee Paris after a scandal, they need a place to hide
They settle for an abandoned abbey, where they’re joined by another person with dark secrets—the mysterious Adeline
The La Motta family are on the run
Forced to flee Paris after a scandal, they need a place to hide
They settle for an abandoned abbey, where they’re joined by another person with dark secrets—the mysterious Adeline
But the abbey is far from a safe haven
Its halls seem to echo with ghostly voices, and a lecherous villain has set his sights on Adeline
When beautiful actress Louise Maurel’s car breaks down in the middle of the countryside she is fortunate to find herself in the vicinity of the home of the Strangeways brothers
Though prejudiced and misogynistic, the brothers soon find themselves softening thanks to Louise’s influence
Romance and love-triangles ensue in this charming novel from prolific author E
When beautiful actress Louise Maurel’s car breaks down in the middle of the countryside she is fortunate to find herself in the vicinity of the home of the Strangeways brothers
Though prejudiced and misogynistic, the brothers soon find themselves softening thanks to Louise’s influence
Romance and love-triangles ensue in this charming novel from prolific author E
Phillips Oppenheim
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Phillips Oppenheim (1866-1946) was a hugely prolific and highly popular British author of novels and short stories
Born in Tottenham, London, Oppenheim left school as a teenager and worked for his leather-merchant father for 20 years prior to launching his literary career
Oppenheim published five novels under the pseudonym ‘Anthony Partridge’ before establishing his reputation as a writer under his own name
An internationally successful author, Oppenheim’s stories revolved mainly around glamourous characters, luxurious settings, and themes of espionage, suspense, and crime
He is widely regarded as one of the earliest pioneers of the thriller and spy-fiction genre as it is recognised today
Oppenheim’s incredible literary success meant that his own life soon began to mirror that of his opulent characters
He held lavish, Gatsby-style parties at his French Villa and was rumoured to have had frequent love affairs aboard his luxury yacht
Oppenheim’s success earned him the cover of Time magazine in
1927
Some of his most well-known novels include ‘The Great Impersonation’, ‘The Long Arm of Mannister’ and ‘The Moving Finger’
Likened to Alexandre Dumas’ adventures and romances, this novel follows Otto and Serafina’s relationship as they navigate a web of political intrigues, murder conspiracies, and deceitful aquaintances
A romantic novel about responsibility, living, and one’s sense of place, Robert Louis Stevenson’s stunning prose makes this unmissable for fans of both romance and adventure alike
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish author
Likened to Alexandre Dumas’ adventures and romances, this novel follows Otto and Serafina’s relationship as they navigate a web of political intrigues, murder conspiracies, and deceitful aquaintances
A romantic novel about responsibility, living, and one’s sense of place, Robert Louis Stevenson’s stunning prose makes this unmissable for fans of both romance and adventure alike
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish author
He wrote novels, poems, essays, and travel books
As a result of his poor health, he spent the majority of his life abroad, where he became a vital part of important literary circles
His scathing critiques of the world around him have captivated audiences for centuries, with his most notable works being ‘Treasure Island’ (1883) and ‘The Strange Case of Dr
Jekyll and Mr
Hyde’ (1886)
His ability to generate suspense is perfect for fans of James Patterson looking for an introduction to classic adventure novels
Enticed by a large sum of money, Jessie, a spunky young girl of 20 summers, moves into a grand house inhabited by three older men
Now, if you think you already know where 'Queen of Hearts' is heading, you should get your mind out of the gutter, because the year is 1859 and the style is chaste romance... but with a twist
The titular Queen of Hearts, Jessie, is a sensation with the three brothers, but her stay is numbered to only six full weeks (a calamity in itself) yet to top it off, one of the brothers' sons is in love with Jessie and wants to get home in time to propose
Enticed by a large sum of money, Jessie, a spunky young girl of 20 summers, moves into a grand house inhabited by three older men
Now, if you think you already know where 'Queen of Hearts' is heading, you should get your mind out of the gutter, because the year is 1859 and the style is chaste romance... but with a twist
The titular Queen of Hearts, Jessie, is a sensation with the three brothers, but her stay is numbered to only six full weeks (a calamity in itself) yet to top it off, one of the brothers' sons is in love with Jessie and wants to get home in time to propose
Thus, it falls to her hosts to delay Jessie's departure and so they devise a plan to compose and tell stories to enthrall and captivate her
Suddenly, one novel has split into 10 short stories and you feel like you're sitting at the bus stop next to Forrest Gump, engulfed by personal tales of everything from ping-pong to New Year's Eve with Lieutenant Dan before the main story picks up again
Just set yourself up for a happier ending
Novelist, playwright, genre pioneer, opium addict, mentee of Charles Dickens, magnificently bearded individual – dead Englishman Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) has many titles to his name
Having a knack for mystery and unconventional characters, Collins' biggest contribution to world literature comes in the forms of 'A Women in White' (1859) and 'The Moonstone' (1868), with the former being mentioned on his headstone while the latter is widely considered the first modern detective novel
If you are looking for a great combination of romance and thriller, look no further
This exhilarating crime and romance novel takes place in a Victorian society and uncovers a tale in the most unexpected way
Although it is one of her lesser-known works, it was written by both Nesbit and her husband Hubert Bland
If you are looking for a great combination of romance and thriller, look no further
This exhilarating crime and romance novel takes place in a Victorian society and uncovers a tale in the most unexpected way
Although it is one of her lesser-known works, it was written by both Nesbit and her husband Hubert Bland
This novel is the only book the unusual couple wrote together, and throughout the story, it is noticeable that both of them had socialist beliefs
Culminating in a surprising plot twist, this book is recommended for thrill-seekers, romantics, fans of Sherlock Holmes, and anyone who is looking for mystery and drama
Born in Kennington in 1858, Edith Nesbit wrote and co-authored over 60 beloved adventures at the beginning of the 20th century
Among her most popular books are
Born from the mists of Irish legend, Bram Stoker’s ‘The Snake’s Pass’ traces a romance fraught with mystery and peril
Arthur Severn is holidaying in the town of Carnacliff, Ireland, when he meets a peasant girl in the fog and falls in love
But their social standing is not the only thing keeping them apart
Born from the mists of Irish legend, Bram Stoker’s ‘The Snake’s Pass’ traces a romance fraught with mystery and peril
Arthur Severn is holidaying in the town of Carnacliff, Ireland, when he meets a peasant girl in the fog and falls in love
But their social standing is not the only thing keeping them apart
The town’s money lender, Black Murdock wants to take control of the land where Arthur has been staying and seems obsessed with finding a hidden treasure lost beneath the bog
As legends resurface of the Snake King’s lost crown, the shifting swamp threatens to swallow the house itself and destroy Arthur’s hopes of finding the girl again
Drawing on the legend of St Patrick, Stoker’s thrilling romance creates a brooding world of danger and mystery
His only work set entirely in Ireland, ‘The Snake’s Pass’ is an unmissable classic and rightful precursor to the Gothic horror that is Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’
Bram Stoker (1847 - 1912) was an Irish author celebrated for his contributions to the Victorian Gothic period
Among his works, 'The Primrose Path', 'The Snake's Pass', and 'The Lair of the White Worm', 'Dracula' is best-known as the masterpiece of Gothic Horror that introduced vampires to English shores
Born in Dublin, Ireland, Stoker later moved to London to work alongside Henry Irving at the Lyceum Theatre, where he followed his interests in the arts, science, and the occult
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