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An aged prophetess at Delphi, the most sacred oracle in ancient Greece, looks back over her strange life as the Pythia, the First Lady and voice of the god Apollo. As a young virgin with disturbing p …

Like all of Hardy’s work, The Return of the Native (1878) is passionate and controversial, with themes and sympathies beyond what a good Victorian would ever admit. A modern and honest novel of chanc …

"The School by the Sea" by Angela Brazil is a delightful children’s literature classic that transports readers to the enchanting world of a British boarding school nestled along the picture …

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, …

"A Pair of Schoolgirls" by Angela Brazil is a captivating children’s literature work that delves into the enchanting world of a British boarding school during the Victorian era. As a celebr …

George Meredith’s Rhoda Fleming is a tremendous work of literature that takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster and, unlike other books, has no qualms about portraying tragedy in all its real …

"Guy Garrick" by Arthur B. Reeve is a classic detective fiction novel that showcases the ingenuity of its titular sleuth. This gripping tale falls squarely within the detective fiction genr …

The Illustrious Prince is an interesting and mysterious novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The novel was written more than 30 years before Pearl Harbor and four years before World War I began. T …

"Tanglewood Tales" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of timeless myths and legends, reimagined for a younger audience. This book provides a new and intriguing take on ancient Greek myt …

"The Golden Calf" is an ancient fiction drama story book written by M. E. Braddon. Set in Victorian England, the radical recounts the lives of several characters whose fates emerge as entwi …