before 1945

E. Phillips Oppenheim’s World War I-set novel "The Devil’s Paw", written in 1920, is rife with international espionage and intrigue. After being given access to extremely private documents, …

Murder in the Maze" is a classic mystery novel that immerses readers in a labyrinthine tale of intrigue, murder, and meticulous investigation. set against the backdrop of a complex and puzzling …

Dean Jocelin has a vision: that God has chosen him to erect a great spire on his cathedral. His mason anxiously advises against it, for the old cathedral was built without foundations. Nevertheless, …

Hardy”s masterpiece traces a poor stonemason”s ill-fated romance with his free-spirited cousin. No Victorian institution is spared — marriage, religion, education — and the outrage following public …

Freedom’s Cause: A Tale of Wallace and Bruce tells the story of the Scottish chieftain’s valiant effort to free his country from English tyranny under Edward Longshanks in the 13th century. The arduo …

Cappy Ricks Retires is a fictional novel written by Peter B. Kyne. It is an interesting story of Cappy, who quits but keeps being drawn back by the romance of the sea and business. He comes back stro …

"The Winds of Chance, " a wonderful tale, is set during the Alaskan Gold Rush. The story revolves around Pierce Phillips’ arrival in the Yukon, where he discovers wealth and meets lovely wo …

"Welsh Fairy Tales, " by William Elliot Griffis, is an enthralling compilation of traditional Welsh folktales. The book, which was published in the late nineteenth century, dives into the r …

"Uncle Remus, " written by Joel Chandler Harris, is a collection of enthralling Southern African-American folktales. The book is a collection of stories told to a young boy named John by th …

"The Yellow Claw" by means of Sax Rohmer is a compelling story of thriller and intrigue that introduces readers to the enigmatic and menacing discern of Mr. King, called "the Yellow Cl …