Franz Xaver von Schonwerth 
Turnip Princess and Other Newly Discovered Fairy Tales [EPUB ebook] 

Perhaps the inspiration for the show the Amazing Race, Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne is the story of the eccentric Englishman Phileas Fogg and his trusty French valet Passepartout, who, …

First published in 1990. Although one of Jules Verne”s lesser known novels, as part of his ”Extraordinary Voyages” collection, there is still much to enjoy about ”The Floating Island”*. Written …

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 …

A powerful love tale from 1913 written by E. Phillips Oppenheim about the struggle of a young Englishman. The narrative is based on Douglas Guest, an orphan who was raised in the North of England by …

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 …

‘I just—I don’t belong there. I don’t know how else to explain it.’ Persephone doesn’t fit into the mystical underworld of the Greek gods, especially now that she is being forced to wed Henry, the bo …

The novel develops multiple intertwined themes. Most controversially, during England”s Victorian era, Hardy criticized revered institutions like marriage and Christianity. He also criticizes the bou …

"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 …

"Whitefoot the Wood Mouse" is a delightful children’s book written by Thornton W. Burgess, an acclaimed author renowned for his stories featuring anthropomorphic animal characters. This sto …

"The Great Prince Shan" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is an enthralling espionage thriller classic that delves into the shadowy world of British spy fiction. Set against the backdrop of politica …