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The Secret Woman
by Victoria HoltWith Over 100 Million Copies Sold, Victoria Holt is the Queen of Gothic Romance "I shall be back," he said "When?" "Perhaps sooner than you think." He took my face in his hands and looked at me; I thought he was going to kiss me, but he seemed to change his mind and suddenly, he was gone and I was alone in the autumn-scented garden. Dark Secrets. Lost Treasure. Delicious Scandal. Anna Brett fears she's doomed to be a governess to an English family for the rest of her life. But when the dashing captain Redvers Stretton struts back into her life, she is whisked away from the bleak English countryside forever. But is that such a good thing? While the charming blue-eyed captain makes Anna forget her troubled past, he is hiding dark secrets of his own. It's no coincidence that Stretton's ship is named The Secret Woman. During their voyage to the South Seas, with a murder dogging her steps and the mystery of a missing treasure haunting her dreams, Anna is forced to confront the clever captain--a man who may have just as many secrets as she. "One of the best romantic-suspense novelists."--Associated Press
The Shattered Raven: A Novel
by Edward D. HochAt a gathering of the nation&’s foremost mystery authors, death takes the stageDozens die each year for the sake of the annual Mystery Writers of America banquet. Heiresses are poisoned, captains of industry are stabbed, and private detectives are gunned down in the street. To mystery authors, these fictional murders are nothing but good fun. But at the annual presentation of the MWA&’s prestigious Edgar and Raven awards, real-life death is about to intrude.Ross Craigthorn&’s nightly news program has made him one of the most well-respected men in the country, but deep in his past lies a terrible secret—one he shares with only a few others. They have done their best to forget their long-ago crime, but when Craigthorn decides to come clean, his old accomplice knows that the time has come for murder. When a room full of mystery authors witnesses a killing, which of them will have the nerve to play detective?
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Pulp! The Classics Ser. #Vol. 263)
by Robert Louis StevensonWhen Gabriel Utterson, a lawyer by trade, becomes concerned about odd changes to a friend's will, he undertakes to investigate the relationship between his friend—Dr. Henry Jekyll—and the mysterious and dangerous Mr. Hyde.Even as Utterson works to sever the relationship between Jekyll and Hyde, Utterson finds himself at odds with Jekyll's own wishes—but is unable to unravel the reasons for mysterious attachment until it is too late.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to today's digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from ClassicJoe.
Strange Stories
by Algernon BlackwoodA scintillating collection from one of the genre's greats. This compilation contains almost 100 of Algernon Blackwood's weird fiction stories, including classics such as" A Victim of Higher Space," "The Haunted Island," "The Sacrifice," "The Attic," and "Dance of Death," presenting the multi-faceted imagination of a pillar of the genre. Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.
Swords and Deviltry: The Adventures Of Fafhrd And The Gray Mouser (The Adventures of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser #1)
by Fritz LeiberThe award-winning sword and sorcery classic that introduced Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, from a Grand Master of Science Fiction and Fantasy. First in the influential fan-favorite series, Swords and Deviltry collects four fantastical adventure stories from Fritz Leiber, the author who coined the phrase &“sword and sorcery&” and helped birth an entire genre. In &“Induction,&” in the realm of Nehwon, fate brings young prince Fafhrd and apprentice magician the Gray Mouser together to mark the beginning of a loyal and lifelong friendship. Consumed by his wicked mother&’s enchantments, Fafhrd finds freedom by pursuing the love of a beautiful actress in the Nebula and Hugo Award–nominated &“The Snow Women.&” Studying sorcery under a great wizard in a land where it is forbidden, Mouse crosses the thin line between white and black magic to avenge a great wrong in &“The Unholy Grail.&” And in the Nebula and Hugo Award–winning novella &“Ill Met in Lankhmar,&” Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser disguise themselves as beggars to infiltrate the Thieves&’ Guild—only to pay a horrible price for their greed when they come face-to-face with a monstrous evil.
The Turn of the Screw
by Henry JamesGiven charge of two young children, Flora and Miles, by their uncle, a young governess takes up their care at a house in the country. But the governess's pleasure in her young charges and in the idyllic countryside soon turns to fear and panic when she comes to suspect that the house is haunted. And when the children are revealed to be aware of the presence, the governess fears -quite rightly - for their safety as well. The Turn of the Screw, a part of gothic and ghost story genres, was originally published in 1898. Many critics have tried to determine the exact nature of the evil hinted at by the story. However, others have argued that the brilliance of the novella results from its ability to create an intimate sense of confusion and suspense within the reader.
The Turn of the Screw
by Henry JamesGiven charge of two young children, Flora and Miles, by their uncle, a young governess takes up their care at a house in the country. But the governess's pleasure in her young charges and in the idyllic countryside soon turns to fear and panic when she comes to suspect that the house is haunted. And when the children are revealed to be aware of the presence, the governess fears -quite rightly - for their safety as well. The Turn of the Screw, a part of gothic and ghost story genres, was originally published in 1898. Many critics have tried to determine the exact nature of the evil hinted at by the story. However, others have argued that the brilliance of the novella results from its ability to create an intimate sense of confusion and suspense within the reader.
Uncle Silas
by J. Sheridan Le FanuFamily secrets and sinister plots abound in this beautifully atmospheric Victorian gothic thriller from a celebrated Irish author. For Maud Ruthyn, life is lonely in a mansion with no family besides her melancholic father. But when Madame de la Rougierre is hired to be her governess, Maud finds herself in the clutches of a mysterious and malevolent woman. When her caregiver is eventually dismissed, Maud is relieved to have the woman out of her life. But it isn’t long before she encounters the madame again. With the passing of her father, Maud is sent to live with her Uncle Silas at Bartram-Haugh until she can inherit the family estate. Feeling increasingly trapped in her uncle’s home, Maud is shocked to learn that Madame de la Rougierre is at her uncle’s service. And when Madame is instructed to escort Maud to London, the young girl begins to see through the shadows of deceit: No one intends for her to leave Bartram-Haugh alive. J. Sheridan Le Fanu’s most famous novel, Uncle Silas is an eerie psychological thriller and has been translated into several languages as well as adapted for film. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Waiting for Willa
by Dorothy EdenA woman vanishes into thin air and nothing is as it seems in bestselling author Dorothy Eden&’s novel of romantic suspense and international intrigue set in SwedenA situation has developed . . . I&’ve made a decision . . . There is simply no other way.Wilhelmina. The envelope is postmarked from Stockholm. But it&’s the signature on the note inside that strikes fear into the heart of novelist Grace Asherton. As teenagers, she and her cousin Willa Bedford made a secret pact: If Willa were ever in trouble, she&’d send a letter, signing it with her given name.When Grace responds by telegram and receives no reply, she grows concerned and travels to Stockholm, where romance, suspense, and stunning revelations await her. As she uncovers answers to the questions about Willa&’s plight, Grace becomes desperate to extricate herself from a twisted world of deceit and violence waiting to claim another life.
The Walking Stones
by Mollie HunterAfter receiving the gift of Second Sight from his old friend, the Bodach, ten-year-old Donald becomes responsible for safeguarding the ancient power of the walking stones before their glen is flooded by a hydroelectric company.
Witch, Warlock, and Magician: Historical Sketches Of Magic And Witchcraft In England And Scotland (Classics To Go)
by W. H. Davenport AdamsIt was not the author's purpose in this volume to attempt a general history of magic and alchemy, or a scientific inquiry into their psychological aspects. He confined himself to a sketch of their progress in England and to a narrative of the lives of our principal magicians. It is also devoted to a historical review of witchcraft in Great Britain, and an examination into the most remarkable witch trials. (Excerpt from Goodreads)
The Witching Hour
by James Gunn"We summon thee, Prince, Ruler of Darkness, Lord of Evil: Your worshippers summon thee to receive our sacrifice." James Gunn's science fiction world has veered into the realm of the unholy with The Witching Hour, three novelettes of satanic scenery and devilish deceit. Demons, death, and disbelief will haunt you at every corner. Macabre rituals of darkness will creep up your spine until your fragile mind tingles with fear.
An Afternoon Walk
by Dorothy EdenFrom one of the world&’s classic authors of romantic suspense comes an edge-of-your-seat story about a young wife and mother who begins to question her sanity in the wake of mysterious happeningsOn a warm, dreamlike mid-July day, Ella Simpson and her six-year-old daughter, Kitty, come upon an abandoned house. They hear a terrified scream from inside . . . and an owl flies out. That night, Ella can&’t sleep. Has her mind been playing tricks on her ever since her miscarriage, as her husband, Max, insists? Or is there another explanation?Then a woman disappears. Such things aren&’t supposed to happen in their peaceful suburban town. And Ella can&’t shake the feeling that she&’s being watched. When she starts getting anonymous calls, she wonders if she really islosing her grip on reality. Her next-door neighbor Booth Bramwell is the only one who believes she isn&’t going mad. But it isn&’t until her daughter vanishes that Ella starts putting the pieces together.
The Castle of the Demon
by Reginald HillA woman on the run from her husband encounters danger in a seaside town: &“An eminently likable heroine . . . a highly clever ending&” (Booklist). Emily Salter is once again using her maiden name, living with her dog in a town along northern England&’s coast that she remembers fondly from childhood holidays. Her intention was to get far away from her controlling and threatening husband. Here, she&’s found some refuge, even met a nice gentleman, though she&’s not anxious to jump into another relationship. But her new home is not as peaceful as it appears on the surface. Spies lurk in its remote corners—and a dead body lurks under the water. To Emily&’s shock, she is beginning to suspect that the intrigue has something to do with her—as well as the man she thought she left behind—in this suspenseful mystery by a Diamond Dagger–winning author who &“delivers literate, complex, and immensely satisfying thrillers&”( Orlando Sentinel). Also published under the title The Turning of the Tide.