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Water Ghost
￥19.52
A fantastic collection of eight spooky tales by American author, editor and satirist John Kendrick Bangs. Bangs was famous as the originator of so-called 'Bangsian fantasy', which follows famous historical figures' interactions in the afterlife.Contains the stories: The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall The Spectre Cook of Bangletop The Speck on the Lens A Midnight Visitor A Quicksilver Cassandra The Ghost Club A Physical Prank The Literary Remains of Thomas Bragdon
101 Amazing Facts About India
￥19.52
In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of India. Separated into sections such as its geography, its landmarks, famous Indian figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting India, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!
African Waterhole
￥29.33
A charming tale of the animals living around an African waterhole. The intrigues, anxieties and relationships between such diverse characters as Walter, the warthog, Larry the evil leopard, Percival, the African Grey parrot and Michael the meercat will both amuse young readers and widen their appreciation of the natural world.
Mary Barton
￥19.52
The first published novel of famed classic author Elizabeth Gaskell, author of the ever-popular Cranford.
Mary Magdalen
￥19.52
A fascinating fictionalisation of the life of the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, written by American writer Edgar Saltus.
Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
￥19.52
This book contains 11 adventures of the world's greatest detective.Conan Doyle first published his fictional character of Holmes in 1887 followed by a series of short stories in the Strand Magazine in 1891. The public could not get enough of Holmes and his popularity still continues.
Curse of Sherlock Holmes
￥58.76
The acclaimed National Theatre actor Robert Stephens said to the star of Granada TV's Sherlock Holmes; Jeremy Brett; "e;Do not undertake the role of Sherlock Holmes. He will be your undoing"e;. "e;You must drop it Mr. Holmes, you really must. It will be your undoing"e; said Professor James Moriarty upon his first encounter with Sherlock Holmes. Somewhere between the fact and fiction Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's greatest creation stole the soul of Jeremy Brett, the actor who would become the embodiment of the Baker Street sleuth. The Curse of Sherlock Holmes follows Jeremy as he fights for his sanity.... His life. This is the full script of the play by Dhanil Ali.
I'm Alan Partridge Quiz ＆ Trivia Book
￥29.33
Aha! It's 'The I'm Alan Partridge Quiz ＆ Trivia Book' 100 questions featuring Norwich's very own broadcasting legend and embarrassing son. Test your knowledge on all twelve episodes of 'I'm Alan Partridge' from his pro-longed stay at the Linton Travel Tavern to his static caravan days with Sonja, his Ukrainian girlfriend. This excellent book also has a 'Fact of the Day' accompanying each episode and in 'Partridge's Particles' some of the key moments in the life of the nation's favourite broadcaster are highlighted. Needless to say, 'The I'm Alan Partridge Quiz ＆ Trivia Book' will entertain and inform (just like Alan himself) and is an absolute must-have for Partridge fans of all ages.
London Underground The Quiz Book
￥19.52
For the last 150 years, every Londoner, tourist, and visitor uses the tube to explore and enjoy London. But behind the facade of ox-blood brick buildings and colourful diagrams lies a wealth of history and interesting facts. This book tests your knowledge in this area with 250 questions (and answers) about this incredible network.
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery Writer
￥58.76
Gravesend 1920. A famous mystery writer, while searching through the remains of a damaged church looking for story ideas, happens upon a document that was never meant to be found or read. Any knowledge of its contents could change the terms of the treaty that ended the First World War. There is also a change in the hand that writes and records the cases of Sherlock Holmes.
Disappearance of Mr James Phillimore
￥48.95
When popular mystery writer Sebastian McCabe agreed to take part in a literary debate in London, he had no clue that he would wind up as both investigator and suspect in the strangest case of his amateur sleuthing career.Arthur James Phillimore, investment guru to the stars and member of an elite Sherlock Holmes society, steps back into his home to fetch an umbrella one rainy day and is never seen alive again. The mystery is eerily evocative of one of Dr. Watson's most famous untold tales, the disappearance of Mr. James Phillimore. But this Phillimore soon reappears - dead.Jeff Cody and Lynda Teal, also in London on the second leg of their honeymoon, get swept up in the bizarre case as well. From the home gym of a gorgeous movie star (the second Mrs. Phillimore) to the flying office an airline entrepreneur, they help McCabe chase down clues all over London. For the journalist Lynda, it's a big story. For Jeff, it's a big distraction from the joys of married life. Dogging them along the way is the shadow of Sherlock Holmes, the one subject that several of the characters have in common. The great detective is also a figure for whom Lynda - to Jeff's dismay and consternation - evinces a growing fascination. Humor, romance, and mystery once again combine in an engaging McCabe-Cody adventure sure to delight the growing fan base of this series.
Making Of A Man
￥73.48
This extraordinary story unfolds in the dim streets of Victorian London's notorious East End. Poverty, squalor and crime fester and proliferate, blighting the lives of all who are unfortunate enough to dwell there. Yet from within the gloom, a random illumination- a beam of light. The light of human dignity; just sometimes, righteousness, decency and justice win out. In this dramatic play-out of the everlasting human conflict of good versus evil, various giants of their time, immortal beings, come into conflict. They form unlikely alliances, each presenting a differing prism of perception, different viewpoints of what is right and what is wrong; ultimately, what is Good and what is Evil.
Myths that Every Child Should Know
￥19.52
A fantastic collection of 16 classic legends from ancient mythology, compiled by American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer Hamilton Wright Mabie.
Is That My Holmes?
￥53.86
Who's your favourite Sherlock Holmes? Benedict Cumberbatch or Rob Downey Jr.? Jonny Lee Miller or Jeremy Brett? It's so hard to choose, so spare a thought for poor Dr Watson - faced with so many Sherlocks old and new, what will he do? Who's so the wrong height? Who's too black and white? Who's too pale of face? Who's in the wrong place? Who's the right Sherlock in Doc Watson's view? And is Watson's Sherlock the Sherlock for you?
Carer for Benjamin Bonfeze'
￥58.76
This is JESSIE'S STORY... The story of her life as seen through her own eyes and of SIMON'S STORY as he saw Jessie, because he was madly in love with her. It is also THE STORY OF ROMUEL, who lusted after Jessie, but was incapable of love... and concludes with THE STORY OF MOTHER BUDAPEST... commonly known only as 'THE PEST' and who hated everyone... and who was the mother of Romuel and Benjamin Bonfeze... BENJAMIN was unable to tell his story... he couldn't speak or write, but none of these stories would have been possible without him...
Virgil
￥19.52
A fascinating biography of one of the most famous Ancient Roman poets: Publius Vergilius Maro, more commonly known as Virgil, and author of the Aeneid. This biography was written by eminent classicist Tenney Frank.
Sherlock Holmes and The Body Snatchers
￥48.95
With Baron Barlucci escaping London on his way to New York with Abigail Drake, Dr. Watson is certain they've seen the last of the Whitechapel Vampire; Sherlock Holmes isn't so sure. They soon learn the Animus Lacuna, barque of the now infamous Barlucci, was reported lost at sea and a longboat carrying the body of Abigail Drake was recovered by Newfoundland fishermen. But when Inspector Andrews of Scotland Yard arrives to retrieve her remains, the body suddenly disappears and Sherlock Holmes is called in to investigate. "e;Sherlock Holmes and the Body Snatchers"e; takes up the story of the Whitechapel Vampire in New York, where Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet, work with, and sometimes work against, New York detectives Mylo Strumm and Michael Murray. Holmes and Watson are on a quest to find the missing body of Miss Abigail Drake, while Strumm and Murray are investigating a string of unusual murders that bear a striking resemblance to the 'Ripper' murders in London. Fast-paced and well-researched, "e;Sherlock Holmes and the Body Snatchers"e; sequel to "e;Sherlock Holmes and the Whitechapel Vampire"e; takes the famous detective out of his familiar London environs and places him in 1888 Manhattan, a place of sin and vice, rivaling the worst London has to offer. Holmes chases his nemesis while he struggles with the enigma Barlucci presents.
Our Lady Saint Mary
￥19.52
A fascinating look at the life of Saint Mary by 19th century American minister Reverend Joseph Gale Hurd Barry.
Life Of Robert Peterson
￥44.05
Robert Peterson has had a troublesome time in the past few weeks... well, the past few years really. Until the day he met Freya he thought he would always have to get through tough times by himself. She had met a few chaps since her divorce but Robert was different somehow, although she couldn't understand why.
Warrior Gap
￥19.52
A fantastic historical adventure novel set during the Sioux Indian outbreak of 1868.
Sherlock Holmes and The Adventure of The Raven's Call
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Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Raven's Call follows Holmes into retirement, where shortly after he arrives in Sussex Downs he becomes aware that a reported accidental death may have been murder. Holmes uses his gifts for observation and deduction to discover the identity of the murderer and teams up with a new partner to get the guilty party's confession. A pastiche of the first order, Raven's Call will delight the Holmes enthusiast as it shows the consulting detective may retire, but is never retiring.
