The Scarlet Pimpernel narrates the story of a rich English baronet who rescues French aristocrats facing the guillotine. He also taunted his enemies a...
The Vicar of Wakefield – subtitled A Tale, Supposed to be written by Himself – is a novel by Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith (1728–1774). It was written...
The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes and of His Fortunes and Adversities is a Spanish novella, published anonymously because of its anticlerical content. I...
Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night's enter...
"The Lady with the Dog" is a short story by Anton Chekhov. First published in 1899, it describes an adulterous affair between an unhappily married Mos...
Beyond the Horizon is a play written by American playwright Eugene O'Neill. Although he first copyrighted the text in June 1918, O'Neill continued to...
Two gentlemen of broken fortune, disguised as master and servant, and thinking that a good dowry split both ways would solve their problems; some clud...
A compilation of chronicles of the numerous impostors and impostures of kings, queens, and rulers. The list of claimants to the thrones of defunct mon...
It chronicles the attempts of a provincial young man to rise socially beyond his modest upbringing through a combination of talent, hard work, decepti...
An ascetic hermit of the Egyptian desert, journeys to Alexandria to find Thais, the libertine beauty whom he knew as a youth. Masquerading as a dandy,...
A true pulp science fiction from 1952 from the pen of Leigh Douglas Brackett. In the deep caves of Mars an alien race ruled and enslaved men and women...
In this romantic Victorian melodrama, the main characters must learn to see through the deceptive fronts that other present in order to discover their...
The story follows the lives of two sisters, Ann and Dorcas, who are caught up in a web of family secrets and deceit. When their estranged brother retu...
It tells the story of a woman named Laura who suddenly disappears, leaving her husband and family in a state of shock and confusion. As the search for...
The story revolves around a young nobleman, Count Almaviva, who falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Rosina. However, Rosina is being kept...
It follows the story of a clever detective as he investigates a cunning con man who has been preying on unsuspecting victims.
Written in the early 20...
Originally published in 1919, this captivating story has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers with its gripping narrative.
The bo...
This is a captivating mystery novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. A renowned author known for his detective stories, this book is a m...
This is a captivating novel that delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of deception. Written in the late 19th century, thi...
This is a compelling literary work that explores the consequences of deceit and the far-reaching impact it can have on individuals and society. Publis...
This is a captivating historical adventure novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey. This book has enthralled readers since its publication.
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This thought-provoking book, first published in 1880, takes readers on a compelling journey into the realm of psychological experimentation and the c...
This is a captivating book that explores the intriguing world of fraudulent schemes, deceptive practices, and the human inclination towards credulity....
