Old Hungarian Fairy Tales - format ePub

Baroness Orczy's 'A Sheaf of Bluebells' is a collection of beautifully written short stories that transport the reader to the romantic and extravagant world of 19th century England. Each story is intricately...

Baroness Orczy's 'A Joyous Adventure' is a delightful tale set in the early 20th century, filled with rich historical details and vibrant characters. Written in a light-hearted and engaging style, the...

Baroness Orczy's 'The Bronze Eagle' is a historical novel set in the backdrop of the French Revolution, telling the tale of a brave and daring English spy who infiltrates the heart of revolutionary Paris....

Baroness Orczy's 'Needs Must' is a riveting historical novel set during the French Revolution, known for its vivid descriptions of the era's political turmoil and societal upheaval. Through eloquent prose...

The Scarlet Pimpernel is the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution, first published in 1905. The novel...

The Scarlet Pimpernel is the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution, first published in 1905. The novel...

In "A Bride of the Plains," Baroness Orczy weaves a captivating tale set against the backdrop of the American West, where themes of love, loyalty, and cultural clash intersect. This novel embraces a rich...

In "The Honourable Jim," Baroness Orczy crafts a captivating narrative that intertwines romance and adventure, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England. The story unfolds through the eyes...

In "A Son of the People," Baroness Orczy masterfully intertwines romance, adventure, and social commentary, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century societal upheaval. The narrative follows the...

In "Nicolette," Baroness Orczy crafts a captivating narrative set against the vivid backdrop of medieval France. Blending romance, adventure, and elements of historical fiction, Orczy employs a lush,...

In "His Majesty's Well-Beloved," Baroness Orczy crafts a compelling narrative steeped in the intricacies of loyalty, love, and the delicate balance of power during the tumultuous times of the Regency...

In "Petticoat Government," Baroness Orczy weaves a satirical yet astute narrative that examines the intersection of gender politics and societal mores in early 20th-century England. Through a whimsical...

In "Leatherface," Baroness Orczy crafts a gripping tale steeped in psychological intrigue and moral complexity. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century England, this novel delves into the duality...

In "The Case of Miss Elliott," Baroness Orczy weaves a captivating narrative that elegantly blends elements of mystery and social commentary characteristic of early 20th-century literature. The novella...

"Old Hungarian Fairy Tales" by Baroness Orczy is a captivating collection that delves into the rich tapestry of Hungarian folklore. With her signature narrative style that seamlessly blends exquisite...

Baroness Orczy's classic tale of adventure during the French Revolution. Also available as an unabridged audiobook, read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.Paris, 1792. The Terror has begun. Every day, scores of the...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. In the Scarlet Pimpernel’s fourth outing, he and his league want to free the orphaned Dauphin of France from his captors. But someone else...

The "League of the Scarlet Pimpernel" is a secret society made up of twenty English aristocrats. The commander is the so-called "Scarlet Pimpernel" but almost nobody knows his real identity. The society...

The Porte Montmartre is under citizen Bibot’s command and he is determined not to let anybody escape. When he finds out that Scarlet Pimpernel is planning his next rescue mission, he is ready to do whatever...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. The young Vicomte de Marny rashly challenges a French official to a duel, and dies as a result. The Vicomte’s father, the ancient Duc de Marny,...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. In the midst of the French Revolution, Pierre, a young firebrand, convinces a group of rabble to rise up against the local duc. Coming across...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. Rosemary, the former love of Peter Blakeney, is about to be married to one of Peter’s friends. A famous journalist, she is asked to come to...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. At one of Robespierre’s “Fraternal Suppers,” a young man denounces Robespierre but is saved by an asthmatic vagabond. The young man flees...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. A young woman in 17th century Holland inadvertently overhears the details of a plot to kill a political figure. The principal figures in the...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. Set a mere three months after The Laughing Cavalier, the titular first Sir Percy is set to wed his love Gilda in a double wedding with her...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. At the scene of Marat’s death, in an infamous cabaret in the old section of Paris, in an old abandoned château on the outskirts of the city,...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. In the third installment of her Scarlet Pimpernel stories, Baroness Orczy brings back Chauvelin, the French official unable to catch the Pimpernel...

In 'The Scarlet Pimpernel,' Baroness Orczy crafts a thrilling narrative set during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution, intertwining themes of heroism, identity, and deception. Written in a...

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"The Magic of Possibilities: A Boy's Journey through Mysterious Realms" is an exciting collection of short stories that are perfect for 9-11 year old boys. This book takes readers on a thrilling journey...

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Join YEYE the Water Spirit on their day of curiosity and wonder. YEYE is a dreamer with a heart full of questions and a soul connected to the worlds around. YEYE sets off on a journey where the ordinary...

Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there’s tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally there’s Amy, the youngest and most precocious. Together...

"Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'."Harry Potter has never even heard...

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When 17 year old Isabella Swan moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father she expects that her new life will be as dull as the town.But in spite of her awkward manner and low expectations, she...

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"'There will be three tasks, spaced throughout the school year, and they will test the champions in many different ways … their magical prowess - their daring - their powers of deduction - and, of course,...

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