Passers-By - format ePub

A solitary cabin stood far away in the backwoods of Canada, outside all tracks of civilization, in a region which only the native Indians and a few daring trappers cared to penetrate. Rudely built of...

E. Phillips Oppenheim (b. 1866, d. 1946) was a British author who wrote nearly 150 novels during his career. He styled himself as the ''prince of storytellers,'' and is credited with creating the 'rogue...

The story of a gallant soldier who is dismissed his regiment, and disowned by his father, because he has been found guilty, on "false evidence," of cowardice in the field. He changes his name, and later...

E. Phillips Oppenheim (b. 1866, d. 1946) was a British author who wrote nearly 150 novels during his career. He styled himself as the ''prince of storytellers,'' and is credited with creating the 'rogue...

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Czy warto narażać własną wolność, by chronić przypadkowo poznaną kobietę? Odpowiedź wydaje się prosta. Ale kiedy przeciwko logicznym argumentom staje kobiecy czar, wszystko się komplikuje. Jak bardzo?...

English gentleman Hardross Courage has a good life. He has all the money he needs, enjoys sports and hunting, manages the family estate, and in general leads a satisfying life. On a trip to London to...

A sweet, simple tale of how friendship and honesty triumph over money. The protagonist’s pun of a name—Ernest Bliss—foreshadows the plot in which this bored young millionaire transforms his indolent self...

The setting is the years prior to the outbreak of World War I. It is a time when Germany is outwardly preparing for war but Britain continues to believe it is invincible and that no one would challenge...

A lively adventure of a father-daughter con team enjoying themselves in Edwardian London. - Summary by Cate Barratt

This is a story about Jacob Pratt who “stood bond” for his brother and then lost all his money and was unable to pay his debts. Two years later his brother is finally able to restore him to an enviable...

Brigadier general Andrew Tallente, late of Parliament, is implicated in the death of his male secretary, the son of a classmate at Eton. Seems the younger man may have not only been having an affair with...

A beautiful, intelligent young woman – is she a traitorous spy or a patriot? An aristocratic soldier permanently injured during the war – is he a patriot or is there more to him than meets the eye? A...

I am for England and England only, John Lutchester, the Englishman, asserted. "I am for Japan and Japan only," Nikasti, the Jap, insisted. "I am for Germany first and America afterwards," Oscar Fischer,...

In "Nobody's Man," E. Phillips Oppenheim crafts a riveting narrative that delves into the tangled web of human ambition and deception within early 20th-century society. This intricately plotted novel...

Side by side with his dignified, handsome wife, Lord Bernard Clanavon, Earl of Alceston, stood receiving his guests in the spacious corridor which led into the brilliantly-lit ball-room of his town mansion....

Er befand sich in einer ihm gänzlich unbekannten Gegend, und es gab nur einen Ausweg. ... Er hatte sich schon auf dem Absatz umgedreht, um seinen Vorsatz in die Tat umzusetzen, als er, ohne ein Geräusch...

Stabsarzt Major Hugh Thomson ist mit der schönen Geraldine Conyers verlobt. Angeblich ist er für die Lazarette an der Front in Frankreich zuständig, in Wirklichkeit aber für die militärische Spionageabwehr....

Aus dem Büro von Monsieur Dumesnil, dem Kassierer und allmächtigen Financier des Sporting Club, trat ein bleichgesichtiger, schlanker und nicht unterschiedslos aussehender junger Mann hervor und schloss...

"Ich möchte mein Haus verkaufen", kündigte Mr. Britton an. Der Hausmakler schaute seinen Besucher über seine Brille hinweg mit einer gewissen Überraschung an. "Aber, Mr. Britton, ich dachte, Sie hätten...

Am Zielort verließen sie den Aufzug und stiegen die letzte Treppe hinauf. Ann öffnete die Tür des Vorzimmers zum Büro und warf beim Durchschreiten des Raumes die Innentür auf. "Mr. Windergate ist hier,...

Colonel Sir Francis Worton, K.C.B, D.S.O., der seit der formellen Einweihung seiner neuen Abteilung als Q20 unter Berufskollegen offiziell bekannt war, stand vor dem offenen Fenster von Daniel Rocke's...

Ein Mann brachte gegen neun Uhr in einer wilden, stürmischen Nacht seinen Ford-Motorwagen vor einem Schild auf dem trostlosesten Teil der Salisbury Ebene zum Stehen. Der Wind dröhnte wie eine unaufhörliche...

"Sie haben diesen Burschen zwei oder drei Mal in die Enge getrieben und ihn entkommen lassen. Windergate hätte ihn niemals durch die Finger gleiten lassen dürfen, als er ihn in diesem Haus auf der Salisbury-Ebene...

Der junge Mann starrte ihn einen Moment lang müde an. "Sind Sie verrückt?", fragte er schließlich ... "Nicht verrückt", leugnete Londe ernsthaft, "obwohl ich mich leider wegen einer kleinen Schwäche schuldig...

Judith lachte maßlos, lachte, bis die Tränen in ihren Augen standen. Londe wartete geduldig auf ihr Urteil. Als es kam, überraschte es ihn. "Und du nennst mich weich!", rief sie spöttisch aus. "Du nennst...

Ein junger Mann, der gerade erst in Monte Carlo angekommen war, schlenderte an einem strahlenden Februarmorgen gegen halb eins an der Arkade entlang in Richtung Giro's Restaurant, mit der Absicht, einen...

"Beeil dich, Joseph! Ich muss dir etwas zeigen." ... "Nun, was willst du mir zeigen", fragte er abwesend und beobachtete die Rundung von Judiths weißem Arm, als sie die Kaffeekanne anhob. Mit der anderen...

"Judith", gestand er, "ich habe schreckliche Stunden verbracht.... "Was haben wir getan? Warum verstecken wir uns? Mein Gehirn ist voll von verschwommenen Gedanken. Ich habe den Alptraum des Chirurgen...

"Was für einen Unfug wollen Sie von mir?", fragte Daniel - vergeblich versuchte er, sich aufzusetzen. "Nur um einen Blick auf Ihr Gehirn zu werfen", war die angenehme Antwort. "Mein - mein was?" Daniel...

VON DER AUTORIN VON BITTERER SCHLEIERGibt es eine Warnung, bevor das Leben zerspringt und in Scherben liegt?1968 fliehen zwei junge vietnamesische Schwestern nach Saigon, nachdem ihr Dorf am Mekong von...

Eleanor develops a method to house preserved consciousnesses within the shadow realm's unique energy matrix. She creates the first node of what will become her network, carefully organizing minds based...

He thought he was the detective. Until his AI started asking questions.Private Investigator Levin is no stranger to dead ends—until he gets a voice in his head. Nova, an advanced AI assistant, was meant...

The Mystery of the Vanishing HeirA missing heir. A deadly secret. A case that could cost Dujo everything.When Victor Marchand, the only heir to a powerful and secretive family fortune, vanishes without...

A mother murdered. A past unburied. A killer still watching.In The Hunt Begins, a gripping psychological thriller, Connor's world shatters the moment his mother is found dead under mysterious circumstances....

Fog Over DublinA Gripping Mystery Suspense Novel by Dnkss SummerThe fog hides many secrets… and some are deadly.When investigative journalist Mara Callahan receives an anonymous letter with a single,...

Miles Blackwood adjusted the focus on the observatory telescope, his breath catching as he confirmed what the data had been telling him for weeks. The stellar bodies above Ravenwood were shifting—subtly...

Calling all young detectives! 🔍 Unlock the thrill of mystery-solving with this collection of short chapter books with mystery for kids—perfect for ages 7-10. Whether you're looking for short mystery stories...

This story is born from the whispered tales of coastal towns, from the haunting legends of lost ships and forgotten gods, from the echo of ancient rituals carried on the sea wind. It's a tribute to the...

The Viscount's  Novel Heart   An Irresistible Regency Romance Lady Isabella Farrington is the jewel of London's high society, admired for her beauty, grace, and impeccable manners. But beneath her flawless...

Fifteen year old Christopher is about to embark on an investigation...Lots of things are mysteries. But that doesn't mean there isn't an answer to them.It was 7 minutes after midnight. The dog was lying...

"« Un scénario dynamique qui vous saisit dès le premier chapitre et ne vous laisse plus partir. » — Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (à propos de SANS LAISSER DE TRACES) Par l’auteur de polars n°1 Blake...

Prepare to be hooked . . . A compulsive thriller from Lisa Jewell.* #1 UK SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ** OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD ** HOLLY WILLOUGHBY'S SUMMER READING HIGHLIGHT **A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK...

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The inspiration for the new Netflix series, Lupin, starring Omar Sy. Leblanc's creation, Gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, is everything you would expect from a French aristocrat—witty, charming, brilliant,...

SOMETIMES WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE... YOU LIEThe bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once explores the dangers of obsession in this #1 bestselling suspense thriller. Six years...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan...

The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories, Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master, only to submit to a tyranny...

A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece.A...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

‘Addictive. A first-class page-turner.’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me Can the past ever be forgotten? As soon as nurse Maura Lyle sets foot inside the foreboding Essen Grange,...

The first thriller in the Mickey Bolitar series, now airing as an original series on Amazon Prime. Bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix show Fool Me Once, Harlan Coben brings us a shocking...

OVER 12 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDENOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor years, rumours of the 'Marsh Girl' have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

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Following in the footsteps of Anne Rouen's multiple award-winning Outback Romance Novels Winter at Medora Downs, Wild Kingdom and Secrets of the Rock comes Bush Angel, an Australian Outback Romantic Suspense:******************************************************************************************************************************************************************There's...

Brooke Maguire exacts revenge on her commercial rivals if they displease her. She's a girl who isn't quite what she seems but is she also a serial killer? Probably, but she only eliminates people who...

"Shut Eye" is a suspenseful psychological thriller that explores the themes of redemption, mental health, and institutional corruption. The protagonist, Aadil, grapples with severe sleep paralysis while...

In a small town nestled amidst serene nature, far away from the chaos of the big city, strange and terrifying events unfold every day. The people here can never escape the fear that haunts every corner....

Great art demands a great sacrifice.Isobel craves more than the acclaim of the Venetian art world. She yearns to create something extraordinary that will leave its mark on the world for generations to...