Inhabitants of the small town of Hamilton joke that they are afraid of being the dummy when playing Bridge, for fear of being murdered. Meanwhile, Spe...
Maese Alfredo L'Ambert, antes de recibir el golpe fatal que le obligó a cambiar de narices, era sin duda alguna el notario más notable de Francia. En...
Humphry Clinker follows a group of characters as they journey through 18th-century England, encountering a colorful cast of personalities and experien...
Amidst the grandeur of a snowbound ball at The Evergreens, an invaluable ruby vanishes, casting a chilling shadow over the festivities. Inspector Eben...
Princess Bibesco's 'Balloons' is a collection of short stories that explores the complexities of human relationships and emotions within the backdrop...
Dodo is a witty and satirical novel that paints a vivid portrait of London's high society during the late Victorian era. It follows the life of Dodo,...
The Precipice is a story of romantic rivalry and the societal pressures faced by a gifted young man in 19th-century Russia. The novel explores themes...
In the Victorian era of high society, Mrs. Barnaby, a vain and presumptuous woman, embarks on a quest to secure a wealthy husband. Her lack of social...
Set in 18th century London, Sylph follows the story of Julia Grenville, a young woman forced into a loveless marriage with an older, manipulative man....
This collection of seven short stories by Edith Wharton delves into the complexities of human relationships, exploring themes of faith, desire, and so...
"Cities of the Plain" is a complex and multi-layered novel that explores the themes of love, sexuality, class, and societal norms in early 20th-centur...