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Pickwick Papers
Pickwick Papers
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
Charles Dickens' first published novel, The Pickwick Papers, has delighted readers for over 170 years. Follow the colourful characters that make up the Pickwick Club as they travel the country finding quaint and curious phenomena of life to report them to the Club.
Adventures of Pinocchio
Adventures of Pinocchio
Collodi, Carlo
¥19.52
Carlo Collodi's wonderful tale of the little wooden boy Pinocchio has delighted readers young and old across the world for over 120 years. A classic children's fairytale with a timeless moral message.
Queen Sheba's Ring
Queen Sheba's Ring
Haggard, H. Rider
¥19.52
A ring from antiquity or an elaborate hoax? One of the lost adventure novels of H. Rider Haggard, "e;Queen Sheba's Ring"e; features Middle-Eastern mysticism and a secret society descended form ancient abyssinians. In deepest uncharted regions of Africa a Jewish community struggles to defend itself from barbaric tribes.
Raffles the Gentleman Thief - Trilogy
Raffles the Gentleman Thief - Trilogy
Hornung, E. W.
¥19.52
Raffles, the gentleman thief, was created by E. W. Hornung, who was brother-in-law to the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle. In many ways, Raffles is an inversion of Holmes, he has his own Watson in the form of Harry "e;Bunny"e; Manders, and he is a master of disguise.This compilation contains three Raffles stories: The Amateur Cracksman Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman A Thief in the Night
Recollections of Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Recollections of Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Caine, Thomas Henry
¥19.52
Taken from the first published biography of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, this text takes a fascinating look at the life and works of the eminent English poet, illustrator, painter and translator.
Return of Sherlock Holmes
Return of Sherlock Holmes
Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur
¥19.52
This book contains 13 adventures of the world's greatest detective, chronicling his return to the world of crime-solving after his apparent death at the Reichenbach Falls.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.
In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories
In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories
Barr, Robert
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of thirteen witty short stories from the British-Canadian short story writer and novelist Robert Barr.
Roman Life in the Days of Cicero
Roman Life in the Days of Cicero
Church, Alfred J.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the life of one of the most influential men in the ancient world: Marcus Tullius Cicero. Philosopher, politician, lawyer, Cicero made his name with his famous orations and written prose.
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility
Austen, Jane
¥19.52
Published in 1811 this was Jane Austen's first published novel.The story as we all know is about the Dashwood family who were left in reduced circumstances when the Father dies, forcing them to move to a country cottage on the estate of a distant relative.After a bit of heartbreak and the odd heaving bosom both sisters find love and happiness.
Short History of Scotland
Short History of Scotland
Lang, Andrew
¥19.52
A wonderful look at the long history of Scotland, written by Scottish anthropologist, literary critic, poet, novelist and historian Andrew Lang.
Studies in Early Victorian Literature
Studies in Early Victorian Literature
Harrison, Frederic
¥19.52
A fantastic look of some of the greatest writers of the Victorian era, including Charlotte Bronte, Anthony Trollope, Thomas Carlyle and Charles Dickens. Written by eminent historian Frederic Harrison.
Authoritative Life of General William Booth
Authoritative Life of General William Booth
Railton, George Scott
¥19.52
A fascinating biography of the founder of the Salvation Army, one of the world's most successful distributers of humanitarian aid.
Story of Versailles
Story of Versailles
Payne, Francis Loring
¥19.52
A history of the city of Versailles in France. Versailles was once the capital of France and the Palace of Versailles is considered one of the most beautiful palaces in the world. This is a comprehensive study of many important periods in the history of the city.
Ancient East
Ancient East
Hogarth, D. G.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at ancient Eastern history, from the Babylonian Empire to the conquest of the East by Alexander, written by British archaeologist and scholar David George Hogarth of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum.
Adventure of the Vatican Cameos
Adventure of the Vatican Cameos
Andriacco, Dan
¥19.52
Fresh from almost getting killed helping Sebastian McCabe solve The 1895 Murder, Jeff Cody and Lynda Teal are enjoying their honeymoon alone in Rome when mystery and murder intrude. The disappearance of a young American's Roman boyfriend seems like a familiar tale of a summer romance leading to heartbreak . . . until a cameo necklace purchased at the Vatican is stolen right off of Lynda's neck. The feisty young journalist finds a connection between the two events as she solves her own case for the first time. In a departure from the McCabe - Cody mystery novels, she also narrates the story. The many fans of Jeff and Lynda will be delighted to read this short story bridge to the next novel in the series, The Disappearance of Mr. James Phillimore.
King Alfred's Viking
King Alfred's Viking
Whistler, Charles W.
¥19.52
A fantastic historical novel about the first English fleet, written at the end of the 19th century by Reverend Charles Watts Whistler.
King Olaf's Kinsman
King Olaf's Kinsman
Whistler, Charles
¥19.52
A fantastic historical novel from The Reverend Charles Whistler, set circa 1000 AD, about the last Saxon struggle against the invading Danes.
Emerald Greene and the Witch Stones
Emerald Greene and the Witch Stones
Blythe, Daniel
¥19.52
There's a new pupil at St Agnes' school in the historic city of Meresbury. She's a mysterious, otherworldly girl called Emerald Greene. A girl without a past, without a family or friends. When Jess and Richie decide to befriend her, they're in for a few shocks - for Emerald lives in a mansion which doesn't exist, and can see things nobody else can see. Meanwhile, Meresbury becomes home to a series of strange events. What is the secret of the tomb which the eccentric Professor Ulverston has unearthed in an ancient stone circle? Where does the talking cat come from? And why have Mr Courtney and his Special Measures operatives arrived in town? With unearthly apparitions stalking the land, Jess and Richie soon realise that their mysterious classmate might be the only one to know what's happening. But it seems Emerald Greene has her own secrets - and nobody is quite sure whose side she is really on...
Reprinted Pieces
Reprinted Pieces
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of 24 short stories from the English master of literature Charles Dickens.
Pharrell Williams Quiz Book
Pharrell Williams Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
Pharrell Williams is the extremely talented music star/record producer that has topped sales charts all round the world whilst working with some of the biggest names in the world of music. This quiz book will test your knowledge on the multi award winning phenom with questions covering a range of subjects including his collaborations, his groups, his songs and even his work in soundtracks. So prepare to see what you know about the newest coach on The Voice and the artist involved in some of the best selling songs of all time like Happy and Blurred Lines.
Schoolmistress and Other Stories
Schoolmistress and Other Stories
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich
¥19.52
Twenty-one short stories from the Russian master of the genre Anton Pavlovich Chekhov.Includes the stories:The SchoolmistressA Nervous BreakdownMiseryChampagneAfter the TheatreA Lady's StoryIn ExileThe Cattle-DealersSorrowOn Official DutyThe First-Class PassengerA Tragic ActorA TransgressionSmall FryThe RequiemIn the Coach-HousePanic FearsThe BetThe Head-Gardener's StoryThe BeautiesThe Shoemaker and the Devil