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  • The Old Helmet V1 (1864) The Old Helmet V1 (1864)
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    The Old Helmet V1 (1864)

    The Old Helmet V1 is a novel written by Susan Bogert Warner and first published in 1864. The book tells the story of two young women, Gertrude and Mildred, who are cousins and best friends. They grow up together in a small town in New York and share many...
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  • The Laird Of Cockpen (1891) The Laird Of Cockpen (1891)
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    The Laird Of Cockpen (1891)

    ""The Laird of Cockpen"" is a novel written by Rita, first published in 1891. The story follows the life of Sir John Cockpen, a wealthy Scottish laird who is known for his arrogance and pride. Despite his wealth and status, Sir John is unable to find a...
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  • The English Fireside V1 The English Fireside V1
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    The English Fireside V1

    The English Fireside V1: A Tale Of The Past is a novel written by John Mills and published in 1844. The book tells the story of a family living in England during the 17th century. The family is depicted as a happy and contented one, enjoying their simple...
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  • The Drakestone (1906) The Drakestone (1906)
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    The Drakestone (1906)

    The Drakestone is a novel written by Oliver Onions and first published in 1906. The story is set in the fictional village of Cullerne, located in the south-west of England. The novel revolves around the Drakestone, a large, mysterious rock that has stood...
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  • The Petrel V1 The Petrel V1
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    The Petrel V1

    The Petrel V1: A Tale Of The Sea is a novel written by an anonymous author who goes by the pen name ""A Naval Officer"". The book was first published in 1850 and is a thrilling adventure story set on the high seas. The story follows the crew of the...
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  • The Little Princess V1 (1883) The Little Princess V1 (1883)
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    The Little Princess V1 (1883)

    The Little Princess V1 is a novel written by E. Marlitt and originally published in 1883. The book tells the story of a young girl named Elisabeth, who is born into a wealthy family in Germany. Despite her privileged upbringing, Elisabeth is a kind and...
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  • The Changeling V1 (1848) The Changeling V1 (1848)
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    The Changeling V1 (1848)

    The Changeling V1 is a novel written by Harriet Letitia Martin in 1848. The story follows the life of a young woman named Beatrice, who is born into a wealthy family but is neglected by her mother and mistreated by her stepfather. Beatrice is forced to...
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  • The Corner House (1906) The Corner House (1906)
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    The Corner House (1906)

    The Corner House is a novel written by Fred Merrick White and first published in 1906. The story is set in London and revolves around a group of characters who live in a large house on a street corner, hence the title. The main character is a young woman...
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  • The New Galatea (1908) The New Galatea (1908)
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    The New Galatea (1908)

    The New Galatea is a novel written by Samuel Gordon, first published in 1908. The story revolves around the character of a young artist named Richard Garfield who is deeply in love with his own creation, a statue of a woman named Galatea. However, his...
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  • The Maternity Of Harriott Wicken (1899) The Maternity Of Harriott Wicken (1899)
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    The Maternity Of Harriott Wicken (1899)

    The Maternity of Harriott Wicken is a novel published in 1899 by Alice Dudeney. The story revolves around the life of Harriott Wicken, a young woman who becomes pregnant out of wedlock. The novel explores the societal norms and expectations of the time...
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  • The Man From Rome The Man From Rome
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    The Man From Rome

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...
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  • The King's Men (1916) The King's Men (1916)
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    The King's Men (1916)

    The King's Men is a historical fiction novel written by John Palmer and originally published in 1916. The story is set in England during the reign of King Henry VIII and follows the lives of several characters who are all connected to the court of the...
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  • The Honor Of Savelli The Honor Of Savelli
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    The Honor Of Savelli

    The Honor of Savelli is a romantic novel written by Sidney Levett Yeats and published in 1895. Set in Italy during the Renaissance, the story follows the life of the young and beautiful Countess Savelli, who is torn between her love for two men: the...
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  • The White Witch V3 The White Witch V3
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    The White Witch V3

    The White Witch V3 is a novel written by Florence Warden and originally published in 1884. It is the third book in a series and follows the story of the eponymous White Witch, a mysterious and powerful woman who is feared and respected by those who know...
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  • The Rat Pit (1915) The Rat Pit (1915)
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    The Rat Pit (1915)

    The Rat Pit, written by Patrick Macgill and originally published in 1915, is a novel that takes place in the slums of Glasgow, Scotland. The story follows the life of a young Irishman named Johnnie who moves to Glasgow to find work and make a better life...
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  • The O'Flynn The O'Flynn
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    The O'Flynn

    The O'Flynn: A Novel is a historical fiction novel written by Justin Huntly McCarthy and first published in 1910. The novel is set in Ireland during the 18th century and follows the story of the O'Flynn family, a wealthy and influential family who live...
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  • The Master Of Hounds (1903) The Master Of Hounds (1903)
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    The Master Of Hounds (1903)

    The Master of Hounds is a novel written by George Frederick Underhill and first published in 1903. The story is set in England and follows the life of a young man named Sir Richard Grenville, who inherits his family's estate and becomes the master of the...
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  • The Man In Chains V1 (1864) The Man In Chains V1 (1864)
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    The Man In Chains V1 (1864)

    The Man in Chains Volume 1 is a novel written by Charles James Collins in 1864. The story centers around the protagonist, Arthur Brand, who is wrongly accused of a crime and sentenced to life imprisonment. The novel explores the themes of justice,...
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  • The Love Thirst Of Elaine The Love Thirst Of Elaine
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    The Love Thirst Of Elaine

    The Love Thirst Of Elaine: A Melodramatic Story is a novel written by Shafto Justin Adair Fitz-Gerald and published in 1903. The book tells the story of Elaine, a young woman who is searching for love and fulfillment in her life. Elaine is a beautiful...
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  • The Lady Of The Blue Motor (1907) The Lady Of The Blue Motor (1907)
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    The Lady Of The Blue Motor (1907)

    The Lady Of The Blue Motor (1907) is a mystery novel written by George Sidney Paternoster. The story revolves around a wealthy woman named Lady Ursula Glynde who disappears after driving off in her blue motor car. The police launch a search for her but...
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  • The Knight Of King's Guard (1899) The Knight Of King's Guard (1899)
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    The Knight Of King's Guard (1899)

    The Knight Of King�������s Guard is a historical fiction novel written by Ewan Martin and originally published in 1899. The story is set in medieval England and follows the life of Sir Richard de Cantor, a valiant knight who serves as a member of the...
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  • The Kiss And Other Stories (1915) The Kiss And Other Stories (1915)
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    The Kiss And Other Stories (1915)

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...
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  • The Heart Of The Desert (1913) The Heart Of The Desert (1913)
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    The Heart Of The Desert (1913)

    ""The Heart of the Desert"" is a novel by Honore Willsie Morrow, originally published in 1913. Set in the American Southwest, the story follows the journey of a young woman named Nada, who is taken captive by a band of Apaches. Nada's captor, a fierce...
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  • The Game Of Love (1902) The Game Of Love (1902)
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    The Game Of Love (1902)

    The Game of Love is a novel written by Benjamin Swift and first published in 1902. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of two young lovers, Jack and Mary, as they navigate the complexities of their relationship. Jack is a...
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  • The Daughter Of The South V1 (1854) The Daughter Of The South V1 (1854)
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    The Daughter Of The South V1 (1854)

    The Daughter of the South V1 is a novel written by Clara Walbey and published in 1854. The story is set in the American South during the early 1800s and follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner. Mary...
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  • The Courage Of Marge O'Doone (1918) The Courage Of Marge O'Doone (1918)
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    The Courage Of Marge O'Doone (1918)

    The Courage Of Marge O�������Doone is a novel written by James Oliver Curwood and published in 1918. The story is set in the Canadian wilderness and follows the life of Marge O�������Doone, a young woman who is forced to fend for herself after her father...
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  • Swords Reluctant (1912) Swords Reluctant (1912)
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    Swords Reluctant (1912)

    Swords Reluctant is a historical fiction novel written by Max Pemberton and published in 1912. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Richard Shelton. After his father is murdered, Richard becomes...
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  • The Transit Of The Red Dragon And Other Tales (1903) The Transit Of The Red Dragon And Other Tales (1903)
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    The Transit Of The Red Dragon And Other Tales (1903)

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...
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  • The Scarlet Shawl The Scarlet Shawl
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    The Scarlet Shawl

    The Scarlet Shawl is a novel written by Richard Jefferies and originally published in 1874. Set in rural England, the story follows the life of a young woman named Lucy, who is forced to leave her home and family to live with her wealthy aunt in the city...
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  • The Mother Of Pauline (1904) The Mother Of Pauline (1904)
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    The Mother Of Pauline (1904)

    ""The Mother of Pauline"" is a novel written by L. Parry Truscott and published in 1904. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Pauline, who is born into a wealthy family and is raised by her mother, a strict and religious woman...
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  • The Moated Farm (1861) The Moated Farm (1861)
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    The Moated Farm (1861)

    The Moated Farm is a novel written by Grant Thornley and first published in 1861. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of a young woman named Lucy, who lives on a farm with her father and brother. The farm is surrounded by a...
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  • The Maidens Of The Rocks (1898) The Maidens Of The Rocks (1898)
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    The Maidens Of The Rocks (1898)

    The Maidens of the Rocks is a novel written by Gabriele D'Annunzio and published in 1898. The story takes place in the Italian city of Venice during the 19th century and follows the lives of two sisters, Zaira and Livia, who are known as the ""maidens of...
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  • The Land Of The Living The Land Of The Living
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    The Land Of The Living

    The Land of the Living is a novel written by Maude Lavinia Radford Warren in 1908. The book tells the story of a young woman named Mary who is struggling to find her place in the world. Mary is a talented artist who has been raised in a strict and...
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  • The Blue Ocean's Daughter (1908) The Blue Ocean's Daughter (1908)
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    The Blue Ocean's Daughter (1908)

    The Blue Ocean's Daughter is a novel written by Cyrus Townsend Brady and published in 1908. The story follows the life of a young woman named Peggy, who is the daughter of a wealthy shipping magnate. Peggy is determined to follow in her father's...
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  • The Day's Journey (1906) The Day's Journey (1906)
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    The Day's Journey (1906)

    The Day's Journey is a novel written by Netta Syrett and first published in 1906. The story follows the life of a young woman named Hilda Marsh, who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the countryside to work as a governess in London. Despite her...
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  • The Crossways (1910)
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    The Crossways (1910)

    The Crossways is a novel by American author Helen Reimensnyder Martin, first published in 1910. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Ruth and Naomi, who live in a small Pennsylvania town in the late 19th century. Ruth is the older and more...
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  • The Postman's Knock (1856) The Postman's Knock (1856)
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    The Postman's Knock (1856)

    The Postman's Knock is a novel written by Quiz and published in 1856. The story revolves around a young woman named Fanny who lives in a small village in England. Fanny is a postman's daughter and is in love with a young man named Tom. However, Tom is...
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  • The Pew And The Pupil (1914) The Pew And The Pupil (1914)
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    The Pew And The Pupil (1914)

    The Pew and the Pupil is a novel written by Robinson Potter Dunn and published in 1914. The story follows the life of a young man named John, who is an orphan and lives with his aunt and uncle. John is a talented artist and dreams of becoming a...
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  • The Gikio Den The Gikio Den
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    The Gikio Den

    The Gikio Den: A Japanese Romance is a novel written by Takehiko Uyeki and was first published in 1887. The story is set in Japan during the Meiji era and follows the life of the protagonist, Gikio, a young samurai who falls in love with a beautiful...
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  • The Haunted House (1896) The Haunted House (1896)
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    The Haunted House (1896)

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...
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  • The Drama Of Two Cities The Drama Of Two Cities
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    The Drama Of Two Cities

    The Drama of Two Cities: Or The Revelation of Jesus Christ is a book written by George Athearn Adams and published in 1907. The book is a study of the biblical book of Revelation, which is also known as the Apocalypse. Adams examines the text of...
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  • The Heart Story Of Father Neot The Heart Story Of Father Neot
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    The Heart Story Of Father Neot

    The Heart Story of Father Neot: A Cornish Romance is a novel written by Louis Bouchier and first published in 1883. The story is set in Cornwall, England, and follows the life of Father Neot, a Catholic priest who is loved by the people of his parish...
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  • The House Of Dreams (1901) The House Of Dreams (1901)
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    The House Of Dreams (1901)

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...
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  • The Earl Of Leicester The Earl Of Leicester
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    The Earl Of Leicester

    The Earl of Leicester: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a play written by Samuel Heath and published in 1843. The play is set in 16th century England and tells the story of Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, and his relationship with Queen Elizabeth I. The...
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  • The Parlament Of Foules (1877) The Parlament Of Foules (1877)
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    The Parlament Of Foules (1877)

    The Parliament of Fowls is a poem written by the renowned English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer, in the late 14th century. The poem is set on Valentine's Day, and the narrator falls asleep and dreams of being transported to a beautiful garden where he sees a...
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  • The False Gods (1906) The False Gods (1906)
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    The False Gods (1906)

    The False Gods is a novel written by George Horace Lorimer and originally published in 1906. The book tells the story of John Storm, a young man who is determined to make a name for himself in the world of journalism. Storm is ambitious and driven, but...
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  • The Murmur Of The Shells (1879) The Murmur Of The Shells (1879)
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    The Murmur Of The Shells (1879)

    The Murmur Of The Shells is a novel written by Samuel Kennedy Cowan in 1879. The book tells the story of a young woman named Edith who lives in a small village on the coast of Scotland. Edith is a kind and gentle person who loves spending time by the...
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  • The Steel Flea (1890) The Steel Flea (1890)
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    The Steel Flea (1890)

    The Steel Flea is a novel written by Nikolai Semyonovitch Lyeskoff and was first published in 1890. The story revolves around a young Russian engineer named Ivan Ivanovich and his invention of a miniature steam-powered mechanical flea. Ivanovich's...
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