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Set against the backdrop of a crumbling German castle, F. Marion Crawford's "Greifenstein" intricately weaves a tale of love, ambition, and the complexities of human desire. Written in a lyrical style...

In "A Tale of a Lonely Parish," F. Marion Crawford crafts a poignant narrative that explores themes of solitude, faith, and the intricate dynamics of parish life in the late 19th century. With a richly...

In "Salve Venetia: Gleanings from Venetian History; Vol. II" by F. Marion Crawford, readers are transported to the enchanting city of Venice through a collection of historical tales and anecdotes. Crawford's...

In F. Marion Crawford's novel 'A Rose of Yesterday,' readers are transported to the late 19th century Venice as they follow the story of a young woman, Elena, who becomes entangled in a web of family...

F. Marion Crawford's 'The Novel; what it is' is a scholarly exploration of the essence and nature of the novel as a literary form. Crawford delves into the history and evolution of the novel, analyzing...

F. Marion Crawford's novel 'The Three Fates' is a gripping tale set in Italy, revolving around a love triangle and the supernatural powers of three sisters. The narrative is rich in descriptive language,...

Francis Marion Crawford was an American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and for his classic weird and fantastic stories.

F. Marion Crawford's 'An American Politician' is a classic novel that delves into the intricate world of political corruption and power struggles in America during the late 19th century. Written in a...

In F. Marion Crawford's 'The Little City of Hope (Musaicum Christmas Specials)', the reader is transported to a quaint village nestled in the Italian Alps. Crawford's descriptive prose paints a serene...

Two young girls sat in a high though very narrow room of the old Moorish palace to which King Philip the Second had brought his court when he finally made Madrid his capital. It was in the month of November,...

Francis Marion Crawford (August 2, 1854 - April 9, 1909) was an American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and for his classic weird and fantastic stories. This is one of...

Originally Published in 1897, one of Crawford's many novels to revolve aournd his hom country of Italy.

In "For the Blood Is the Life and Other Stories," F. Marion Crawford masterfully weaves a tapestry of gothic horror and psychological intrigue, showcasing his exceptional command of atmospheric detail...

F. Marion Crawford's "In the Palace of the King" is a riveting historical novel set against the backdrop of 16th-century Spain. The narrative intricately weaves themes of politics, love, and sacrifice...

In "Fair Margaret: A Portrait," F. Marion Crawford weaves a rich tapestry of themes surrounding love, ambition, and societal constraints set against the backdrop of 19th-century England. The narrative...

Khaled se tenait dans le troisième ciel, qui est le ciel des pierres précieuses et d'Asraël, l'ange de la mort. Au milieu de la lumière qui émane des fruits des arbres, Asraël lui-même est assis et sera...

"A great multitude of people filled the church, crowded together in the old black pews, standing closely thronged in the nave and aisles, pressing shoulder to shoulder even in the two chapels on the right...

Eine große Menschenmenge füllte die Kirche, drängte sich in den alten schwarzen Kirchenbänken, stand dicht gedrängt im Kirchenschiff und in den Gängen, drängte sich sogar in den beiden Kapellen rechts...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. Khaled is a hardworking and faithful genie who, in his zeal, goes a little too far and kills a faithless man. This puts him under scrutiny...

In "To Leeward," F. Marion Crawford masterfully intertwines themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of the picturesque Mediterranean. Employing a richly...

F. Marion Crawford's "Cecilia" is a compelling exploration of love, desire, and societal expectation set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Italy. The narrative intricately weaves the life of its...

In "Mr. Isaacs, A Tale of Modern India," F. Marion Crawford deftly navigates the complex intersections of British colonialism, Indian society, and personal ambition through the lens of a gripping narrative....

In "Corleone: A Tale of Sicily," F. Marion Crawford masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of Sicilian life against the backdrop of the tumultuous 19th century. The novel, presented in a vivid and lyrical...

In "The Heart of Rome: A Tale of the 'Lost Water,'" F. Marion Crawford intricately weaves a narrative that explores the interplay of passion, politics, and the enduring spirit of Rome. Set against the...

In "Don Orsino," F. Marion Crawford masterfully weaves a tale of love, sacrifice, and the interplay between personal desire and societal obligation. Set against the backdrop of the sun-drenched streets...

F. Marion Crawford's *An American Politician* is a compelling exploration of the intricacies of American political life at the turn of the 20th century. With keen observation and rich character development,...

In "Adam Johnstone's Son," F. Marion Crawford crafts a poignant narrative that explores themes of identity, familial loyalty, and the clash between personal aspiration and societal expectation. Set against...

In "The Children of the King: A Tale of Southern Italy," F. Marion Crawford intricately weaves a narrative that captures the essence of Southern Italy's cultural landscape during the early 20th century....

F. Marion Crawford's "Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2" presents a rich tapestry of Italian life through an intricate narrative woven with themes of love, ambition, and the supernatural. Set against the...

In "A Cigarette-Maker's Romance," F. Marion Crawford intricately weaves a tale that captures the complexities of love, class, and ambition in late 19th-century Italy. Set against the backdrop of the tobacco...

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"'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.'" Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy...

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future...

Readers love The Ingredients for Happiness! ‘A gorgeous summer read’ ‘Uplifting, funny, romantic and charming’...

The Thought Police, Doublethink, Newspeak, Big Brother – 1984 itself: these terms and concepts have moved from the world of fiction into our everyday lives. They are central to our thinking about freedom...

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,...

"'Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go.'"When the Knight Bus crashes...

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire,...

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP BESTSELLER#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE'An utterly mesmerising novel..I absolutely loved this book' Bernardine Evaristo,...

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,...

Isolated from society in a tenement basement in St. Petersburg, a malicious former civil servant vents his resentments. In the rambling notes that follow, we are exposed to the inner turmoil of the Underground...

By the time the novel appeared to tremendous popular and critical acclaim in 1871-2, George Eliot was recognized as England's finest living novelist. It was her ambition to create a world and portray...

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...

Fame. Fashion. Friendship. Hollie can't catch a break. She's broke, she's back living with her family, and her career prospects are precisely zero. So when the chance arises for her and her best friend...

Jonathan Harker, a young London solicitor travels to Transylvania to help a rich nobleman, Count Dracula, purchase an estate in England. Dracula is planning to immigrate to England, and wants Harker to...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil...

As the interminable case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce grinds its way through the Court of Chancery, it draws together a disparate group of people: Ada and Richard Clare, whose inheritance is gradually being...

In the vast expanse of the treacherous ocean, a legendary tale unfolds, gripping the hearts of readers for generations to come. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of "Moby Dick," a literary masterpiece...

"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...

2 March 1810 . . . Today, I fell in love.At the age of ten, Miranda Cheever showed no signs of Great Beauty. And even at ten, Miranda learned to accept the expectations society held for her—until the...

"One of the strangest and most wonderful books in the world." —D. H. Lawrence "‘Moby-Dick’ is the book which I put down with the unqualified thought, 'I wish I had written that'…" —William Faulkner "What...

The Brothers Karamasov is a murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and an exploration of erotic rivalry in a series of triangular love affairs involving the “wicked and sentimental” Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov...

The series that inspired the Netflix show. This collection contains 38 Arsène Lupin stories (the biggest and greatest Arsène Lupin collection in the eBook world), including: - Arsène Lupin, Gentleman...

Mrs. Dalloway chronicles a June day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway–a day that is taken up with running minor errands in preparation for a party and that is punctuated, toward the end, by the suicide...

Mary Shelley began writing Frankenstein when she was only eighteen. At once a Gothic thriller, a passionate romance, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of science, Frankenstein tells the story of...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

An enchanting collection containing the first three novels in New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series set in Regency England—The Duke and I, The Viscount Who Loved Me,...