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Peculiar V2

Peculiar V2: A Tale Of The Great Transition (1864) is a historical fiction novel written by Epes Sargent. Set during the mid-19th century in the United States, the book explores the tumultuous period of the Civil War and the subsequent Reconstruction era...

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Mrs. Ravens Temptation V1

Mrs. Ravens Temptation V1: A Novel is a book written by Isabella Fyvie Mayo in 1882. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mrs. Raven, who is faced with a difficult decision when she falls in love with a married man. As she struggles to come...

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Gleam Of Dawn

Gleam of Dawn is a novel written by Arthur Frederick Goodrich in 1908. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Muriel, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Muriel is a talented artist, but her...

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The Broken Honeymoon (1908)

The Broken Honeymoon is a novel written by Edwin Pugh and published in 1908. The story revolves around the married life of a couple named George and Edith. They are newlyweds and are on their honeymoon in Paris when they face their first major challenge...

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The Breach Of Promise V2

The Breach of Promise V2: A Novel is a book written by Harriet Maria Gordon Smythies in 1845. It is a work of fiction that tells the story of a young woman named Ellen who is promised marriage by a man named Mr. Howard. However, Mr. Howard breaks his...

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The Black Watch V1 (1834)

The Black Watch V1 is a historical book written by Andrew Picken in 1834. The book details the history and formation of the Black Watch, a Scottish military regiment that was formed in the early 18th century. Picken delves into the origin of the...

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Sibylle's Story (1877)

Sibylle's Story is a novel written by French author Octave Feuillet and first published in 1877. The story follows the life of Sibylle, a young woman from a wealthy family who is forced into an arranged marriage with an older man. Despite her initial...

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Robin Linnet (1919)

""Robin Linnet"" is a novel written by Edward Frederic Benson in 1919. The story revolves around the life of Robin Linnet, a young man who is born into a wealthy family but is orphaned at a young age. Despite his privileged upbringing, Robin is plagued...

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Orioles' Daughter (1892)

Orioles' Daughter is a novel written by Jessie Fothergill and first published in 1892. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Elinor Oriole. Elinor is the daughter of a wealthy businessman in London...

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Nobody's Fortune V1

""Nobody's Fortune"" is a novel written by Edmund Hodgson Yates and first published in 1872. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard Vance who, despite his humble beginnings, aspires to climb the social ladder and become wealthy and...

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Mrs. Alemere's Elopement (1905)

Mrs. Alemere's Elopement is a novel written by Charles Marriott and published in 1905. The story revolves around the titular character, Mrs. Alemere, who is a wealthy and beautiful woman trapped in a loveless marriage. She falls in love with a young...

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John Dene Of Toronto

John Dene of Toronto: A Comedy of Whitehall is a satirical novel by Herbert George Jenkins, published in 1919. The book follows the story of John Dene, a Canadian businessman who arrives in London with a revolutionary new invention that could change the...

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The Hand Of God (1909)

The Hand of God is a novel written by Cora Bennett Stephenson and published in 1909. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Margaret, who is orphaned at a young age and brought up by her uncle and aunt. Margaret is a devout Christian...

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The Brown Portmanteau And Other Stories (1889)

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 Book Of Months (1903)

The Book of Months is a collection of twelve short stories, each one representing a different month of the year. Written by Edward Frederic Benson and first published in 1903, the stories are set in rural England and follow the lives of various...

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Tales From Indian History

Tales From Indian History: Being The Annals Of India Retold In Narratives is a book written by James Talboys Wheeler and first published in 1881. The book is a collection of stories and historical accounts that retell the annals of India in a narrative...

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R. J.'s Mother

R. J.'s Mother: And Some Other People is a novel written by Margaret Deland and first published in 1908. The story revolves around the life of a woman named Mrs. Ruth Jordan, or R. J. as she is commonly known. She is a wealthy and influential woman who...

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Princess Alethea (1883)

Princess Alethea (1883) is a novel written by Frances Mary Peard that tells the story of a young princess named Alethea who lives in a fictional kingdom. Alethea is a kind-hearted and intelligent young woman who is loved by all those who know her...

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Lot 13 (1893)

Lot 13 is a novel by Dorothea Gerard, first published in 1893. The story revolves around a young woman named Lot, who inherits a large sum of money from her late father. She decides to use the money to travel to Europe and explore the world. Along the...

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Lord Falconberg's Heir V1

Lord Falconberg's Heir Volume 1: A Novel is a book written by Charles Carlos Clarke in 1868. The novel follows the story of a young man named Arthur Knyvett, who is the illegitimate son of Lord Falconberg, a wealthy and powerful nobleman. Arthur is...

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Imprudent Prue

Imprudent Prue: A Phantasmagory is a novel written by Adam Ascue and published in 1904. The book tells the story of Prue, a young woman who is described as being imprudent and reckless. Prue is fascinated by the supernatural and the occult, and she often...

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The Man Who Forgot

The Man Who Forgot is a novel written by James Hay Jr. and published in 1915. The story follows the protagonist, John Randolph, who wakes up one day with no memory of his past. He is taken in by a kind family who help him adjust to his new life and...

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Romantic Annals Of A Naval Family (1873)

Romantic Annals Of A Naval Family is a novel written by Mrs. Arthur Traherne in 1873. The book tells the story of a naval family and their romantic adventures. The main characters of the book are members of the family, including the father, a naval...

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My Daughter Marjorie

My Daughter Marjorie: Seventeenth Century is a historical fiction novel written by B. B. and originally published in 1861. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of Marjorie, a young girl living in England during a time of great...

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June (1884)

June is a novel written by Forrester, Mrs. and published in 1884. The story is set in England and revolves around the life of a young woman named June. The novel follows June's life from childhood to adulthood, exploring her relationships with her...

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Jack Scudamore's Daughter V2

""Jack Scudamore's Daughter V2: A Domestic Story"" is a novel written by Robert Folkestone Williams and published in 1865. The book is a sequel to the first volume and follows the story of the titular character, Jack Scudamore's daughter, as she...

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Into Smooth Waters (1878)

Into Smooth Waters is a novel written by Mary Baskin and published in 1878. The story follows the life of a young woman named Alice, who is forced to leave her home in the country and move to the city with her mother and sister. Alice is initially...

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The Braes Of Yarrow V1

The Braes of Yarrow Volume 1: A Romance is a novel written by Charles Gibbon and originally published in 1881. The story takes place in Scotland and follows the lives of two families, the Murrays and the Macdonalds, who have been feuding for generations...

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Norham Castle (1883)

Norham Castle is a book written by Hubert Edward H. Jerningham and was first published in 1883. The book is a historical fiction novel that is set in the 16th century and tells the story of the Scottish-English border wars. The main character of the book...

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Linked At Last (1871)

Linked At Last is a novel written by Fanny Elizabeth Bunnett and published in 1871. The story follows the lives of two young women, Emily and Alice, who have been separated since childhood. Emily is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, while Alice is the...

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His Harvest (1915)

His Harvest is a novel written by Pearl Doles Bell and first published in 1915. The story is set in rural America and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Brown. Mary is the daughter of a farmer and dreams of a better life, away from the...

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Mr. Nobody V1 (1884)

""Mr. Nobody V1"" is a novel written by Lily Spender and published in 1884. The book tells the story of a man named Mr. Nobody, who is a mystery to everyone around him. He is a wealthy and influential figure, but no one knows where he came from or what...

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Mr. And Mrs. Villiers (1908)

""Mr. and Mrs. Villiers"" is a novel written by Hubert Wales and published in 1908. The story revolves around the titular characters, a wealthy couple living in England. Mr. Villiers is a successful businessman, while his wife is a socialite who enjoys...

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Midnight of the Ranges (1920)

Midnight Of The Ranges is a Western novel written by George Gilbert and first published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of a cowboy named Tom Lorrigan, who is falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee into the wilderness. As he tries to...

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Mervyn O'Connor V2

Mervyn O'Connor V2: And Other Tales is a book written by William Ulick O'Connor Cuffe and published in 1880. The book is a collection of short stories, including the titular story ""Mervyn O'Connor V2"". The story is a historical fiction set in Ireland...

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Lady Audley's Secret V1 (1862)

Lady Audley��s Secret is a classic Victorian-era novel written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and first published in 1862. The story follows the mysterious and beautiful Lady Audley, who has a dark secret that threatens to destroy her life and those...

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John Seneschal's Margaret (1920)

John Seneschal's Margaret is a novel written by Agnes Castle and first published in 1920. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around Margaret, a young woman who is forced to leave her comfortable life in London to live with her uncle,...

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Passion And Pedantry V1

And Pedantry V1: A Novel (1853) by Passion is a classic work of fiction that tells the story of a young woman named Elizabeth who is torn between her passion for art and her duty to marry a wealthy man. Set in the 19th century, the novel explores themes...

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Monk Of Monk's Own V2

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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Maxwell Drewitt V1

Maxwell Drewitt V1: A Novel is a book written by F.G. Trafford and first published in 1865. The novel tells the story of Maxwell Drewitt, a young man who is forced to leave his comfortable life in London and move to the countryside after his father's...

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Nettle Stings V1

Nettle Stings V1: Or Country Quarters, A Tale is a novel written by A Yorkshire Pen and first published in 1877. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of a young girl named Jessie, who lives with her family in a small village...

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Milly's Hero V3 (1866)

Milly's Hero V3 is a novel written by Frederick William Robinson and published in 1866. It is the third installment in the Milly's Hero series. The book follows the story of Milly, a young woman who has been abandoned by her father and left to fend for...

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Petunia (1917)

Petunia is a novel written by Mary C. E. Wemyss and published in 1917. The story follows the life of Petunia, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and must navigate the challenges of growing up without parents. As she grows older, Petunia becomes...

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Penruddocke V2 (1873)

Penruddocke V2 is a novel written by Hamilton Aide and published in 1873. It is the second volume of a two-part series that tells the story of a young man named Penruddocke who inherits a large estate in England. The novel follows Penruddocke as he...

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Paul Carah, Cornishman (1899)

""Paul Carah, Cornishman"" is a book written by Charles Lee and originally published in 1899. The book tells the story of Paul Carah, a young man from Cornwall, England, who is determined to make a better life for himself and his family. Paul leaves his...

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Oscar Montague Paranoiac (1919)

Oscar Montague Paranoiac is a novel written by George Lincoln Walton and published in 1919. The story follows the life of Oscar Montague, a young man who suffers from paranoia and delusions. He believes that he is being followed and that his every move...

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Not All The King's Horses

Not All The King's Horses is a novel written by George Agnew Chamberlain in 1919. The story is set in the aftermath of World War I and follows the life of a young American soldier named John Blair. After being wounded in battle, Blair is sent to England...

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Ninety-Six Hours' Leave (1917)

Ninety-Six Hours' Leave is a novel written by Stephen McKenna and published in 1917. The story follows the experiences of a young British officer named Richard Hannay, who is granted a brief leave from his duties during World War I. During his time away...

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