"Gambling can be a dangerous addiction, and it can destroy lives."
The Gamester by Edward Moore is a play about the dangers of gambling. The play tel...
In the smoky underworld of 1920s New York City, where fortunes are won and lost with the turn of a card, "Bucking the Tiger" by Achmed Abdullah transp...
In the rugged American West, where justice is often measured in bullets, one man stands out above the rest: The Two-Gun Man.
The Two-Gun Man by Charl...
What happens when a wealthy New Yorker makes a rash decision to marry the next stranger he meets?
In Basil King's absurd and hilarious novel, The Dus...
Will Harold Harcourt ever find true love and purpose, or will his life of jesting and frivolity lead him to ruin?
From Jest to Earnest is a heartwarm...
What if you could peek behind the curtain of Parisian high society and see what really goes on?
The Jolly Parisiennes and Other Novelettes by Émile Z...
In the heart of Ireland, amidst rolling hills and ancient customs, stands Castle Rackrent, a grand estate teetering on the brink of ruin.
Thady Quirk...
In the sleepy Russian town of Arzamas, a rumor explodes: a high-ranking official has arrived incognito. Panic ensues as the corrupt officials, led by...
Bret Harte (August 25, 1836 – May 6, 1902) was an American author and poet, best remembered for his accounts of pioneering life in California. (Summar...
Set in 1752, *Black Moth* follows the romantic entanglements of Devil, the Duke of Andover, and Jack, the Earl of Wyncham, both vying for the affectio...
The Queen of Spades is a classic Russian novella by Alexander Pushkin. It tells the story of Herman, a young army engineer who becomes obsessed with g...
Set in the bustling city of San Francisco in 1865, 'Other Side of the Door' follows Ellie Fenwick, a young woman thrust into a world of intrigue and d...
An 18-year-old Irish woman named Clodagh must defend her family's honor when her father's gambling addiction leads to tragedy. She marries a much olde...
The Claverings is a novel set in Victorian England that explores themes of social class, love, and morality. The story revolves around the Clavering f...
In the frozen landscapes of the Yukon, where fortune seekers braved treacherous conditions, 'Snowdrift' weaves a compelling tale of Carter Brent, a tr...
This collection of stories and sketches by Bret Harte offers a glimpse into the vibrant and often-chaotic world of the California gold rush. Through v...
Vandover and the Brute is a stark and tragic tale of a young man's downfall. George Vandover, a promising student, succumbs to the allure of gambling,...
Blackthorn Farm is a novel by Arthur Applin that tells the story of a young man who is struggling to keep his family's farm afloat. The man's father h...
'Right Off The Bat' by William F. Kirk is a collection of baseball ballads that capture the spirit and essence of the sport. The ballads cover all asp...
Ben Connor, a skilled gambler, seeks escape from his high-stakes life in New York City. He heads west, drawn by rumors of a secret valley known as the...
Set during the Oregon Gold Rush, "Twice Bought" follows the journey of Tom Brixton, a young man consumed by gambling and lured astray by bad companion...
Spieler, originally titled The Gambler (Игрок), is a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores the destructive power of gambling addiction and its deva...
In this witty and entertaining tale, Freddie Threepwood and his uncle find themselves in a predicament. Freddie seeks funds to start a bookmaking busi...
This biography explores the life and career of Charles James Fox, a prominent British Whig politician. It delves into his role in the American Revolut...
