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In 'Billy and the Big Stick', Richard Harding Davis employs a fast-paced and engaging narrative style to tell the story of a young American boy navigating the challenges of life in the early 20th century....

In 'The Nature Faker' by Richard Harding Davis, the reader is immersed in a collection of vivid and imaginative stories that explore the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Davis's writing style is...

In 'The Log of the Jolly Polly,' Richard Harding Davis combines adventure and humor to create a delightful sea-faring tale that takes the reader on a journey filled with excitement and camaraderie. With...

Richard Harding Davis's novel, The Messengers, is a compelling exploration of the intricacies of communication and espionage in a turbulent political landscape. Set against the backdrop of World War I,...

In Richard Harding Davis's novel "A Question of Latitude", the reader is transported to the exotic setting of the Caribbean, where the protagonist finds himself embroiled in a thrilling tale of love,...

In Richard Harding Davis' 'A Wasted Day,' readers are taken on a captivating journey through the lives of a group of American tourists in Italy, whose day of leisure turns into a series of unexpected...

Richard Harding Davis' 'The Consul' is a captivating novel set against the backdrop of diplomatic intrigue and international politics. The story follows the life of a consul stationed in a tumultuous...

Richard Harding Davis's 'Miss Civilization' is a captivating tale that follows the journey of Patricia O'Malley, an American heiress, as she navigates the complexities of high society in Europe. Set against...

In Richard Harding Davis' novel 'The Man Who Could Not Lose', the reader is immersed in a thrilling tale of high-stakes gambling, love, and deception. The book is characterized by its fast-paced narrative...

In Richard Harding Davis' novel 'The Spy,' the reader is taken on a thrilling journey through the world of espionage and intrigue. Set in the midst of World War I, the book features a gripping storyline...

Auf einer Abendveranstaltung wird Alice Langham ein "Cowboy", wie er ironisch genannt wird, als Tischpartner zugewiesen. Clay überrascht Alice, indem er ihr offenbart, dass er ihren Weg in die bessere...

In Richard Harding Davis' novel 'A Charmed Life', the reader is immersed in a captivating tale of love, ambition, and societal expectations. The book is written in a flowing and engaging style, reminiscent...

Richard Harding Davis's 'Gallegher (A Newspaper Story)' is a captivating novella that delves into the world of journalism in turn-of-the-century America. Through the protagonist, Gallegher, a street-smart...

THE STREETS OF PARIS THE SHOW-PLACES OF PARIS—NIGHT PARIS IN MOURNING THE GRAND PRIX AND OTHER PRIZES AMERICANS IN PARIS Illustrated by CHARLES DANA GIBSON "The street that I knew best in Paris was...

Fort Crocket nahe der Kiowa Reservation im Mittelwesten der USA unterscheidet sich kaum von anderen Forts des Landes. Wenn es da nicht Mary Cahill gäbe, die Tochter des Forthändlers, die schon seit ihrer...

In "The Deserter," Richard Harding Davis captures the tumultuous landscape of conflict and the human psyche with exquisite prose that blends realism and poignant emotional depth. Set against the backdrop...

In "Ranson's Folly," Richard Harding Davis masterfully crafts a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of the American Southwest during the early 20th century. The novel follows the tumultuous journey...

Als fünf Herren im legendären Grill-Club in London ins Gespräch kommen, sorgt in London ein Nebel für Aufregung, wie es ihn lange nicht mehr gegeben hat. Einer der Herren, ein junger Amerikaner berichtet...

He was within two feet of the girl who had been called "Aline." She raised her head to speak, and saw Carlton staring open-eyed at her. She glanced at him for an instant, as if to assure herself that...

Davis was born on April 18, 1864. He made his reputation as a newspaper reporter in May to June 1889, by reporting on the devastation of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, following the infamous flood. He added...

Austin Ford, the London correspondent of the New York Republic, is spending some idle time in the American Embassy chatting with the Second Secretary, when suddenly a note is brought in. This note is...

This is the story of Miss Catherwaight, collector of "dishonored honors" - medals of honor pawned by the persons they were awarded to. Part of Miss Catherwaight's collection are also the stories behind...

Experiences and observations of the journalist in the Cuban-Spanish War, the Greek-Turkish War, the Spanish-American War, the South African War, and the Japanese-Russian War, accompanied by "A War Correspondent’s...

Adventure was what our protagonist was looking for, when he boarded the steamer "Patience" for his holiday, and when one has a man with such a vivid imagination like Joseph Forbes Kinney as a travel companion,...

This is the story of Hemingway, who, after a hunting trip in Uganda, settles in Zanzibar for a while to live among the English-speaking expatriate community on that island. While keeping his true identity...

Real Soldiers of Fortune by Richard Harding Davis is a collection of profiles of five remarkable men who fought in various wars and conflicts around the world, including General Henry Ronald Douglas MacIver,...

In "The West from a Car Window," Richard Harding Davis encapsulates the vibrant tapestry of the American West through the eyes of a passenger on a cross-country journey. This travel narrative weaves together...

In "Three Gringos in Venezuela and Central America," Richard Harding Davis masterfully combines travel narrative with vivid storytelling, immersing readers in the rich and tumultuous landscapes of early...

In "My Buried Treasure," Richard Harding Davis presents a compelling narrative that intricately intertwines adventure with deep philosophical reflection. Set against the backdrop of war-torn landscapes...

In "Peace Manoeuvres," Richard Harding Davis weaves a compelling narrative that examines the intricate web of diplomacy and international relations at the turn of the 20th century. Employing a vivid literary...

"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again..." Ancient, beautiful Manderley, between the rose garden and the sea, is the county's showpiece. Rebecca made it so - even a year after her death, Rebecca's...

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,...

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 hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...

Is it ever too late to leave the friend zone? Friends-to-lovers TikTok sensation, The Cheat Sheet, is the rom-com that has readers laughing and rooting for these lovable best friends from the first page!...

The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published. After running away from the workhouse and pompous beadle Mr Bumble,...

A burned-out pop star stranded in small-town Kentucky can't help falling for her unlikely knight in shining armour - the notoriously grumpy owner of the local pie shop - in this charming slice of romance...

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...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...

Can the perfect village save the perfect wedding? INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT FROM A POSTCARD FROM ITALY Cher, the landlady of the Duck & Puddle...

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

An enchanting collection containing books four, five, and six of #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Regency-set Bridgerton novels—Romancing Mister Bridgerton; To Sir Phillip, with...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...

When the owner of the local flower shop in Rome, Kentucky, makes a questionable agreement with a tattooed bad boy, a delightful friends-to-lovers romance begins to bloom - from the author of When in Rome...

My plan was perfect. My friend needed a date, and my brother's best friend was single. Problem solved.Until I saw Jaeger for the first time in years, and sparks flew in the wrong direction.Jaeger has...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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",...

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,...

Pre-order Beth's epic new novel, SWEPT AWAY, now! 'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' EMILY HENRYTiffy and Leon share...

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...

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

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...

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...

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU Newspeak, Doublethink, Big Brother, the Thought Police - the language of 1984 has passed into the English language as a symbol of the horrors of totalitarianism. George Orwell's...

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,...