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Cat lovers will delight in this charming tale from Edward Peple. A Night Out follows the travails of Omar Ben Sufi, a dignified and gentlemanly feline whose lot in life has been harsh, but who faces adversity with aplomb. Will this furry fellow land on his feet?

An alternate translation of Tolstoy's classic novella, Family Happiness, this tale revisits a theme that resonates throughout Tolstoy's work and is perhaps best elucidated in Anna Karenina: "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." A young woman who is still reeling...

In this volume of the popular Dorothy Dale series, Dorothy and her beloved pal Tavia have completed their first term at a new boarding school. But instead of being able to enjoy her break with a carefree attitude, Dorothy's conscience is weighed down with private worry. Will she able to solve her problem and get on with her life before school begins again?

Famed Baptist minister Russell Conwell knew a thing or two about personal efficiency. During his career, he worked as a soldier, a church leader, a lawyer, a journalist, a biographer, and a bestselling self-help author. He also managed to find time to found and preside over Temple University. In this...

This gripping novel from prominent Dutch writer Louis Couperus caused quite a stir when it was published, provoking strong, divided reactions from critics around the world. Footsteps of Fate revolves around a strange love triangle that ends in unspeakable tragedy.

This collection brings together some of W. W. Jacobs most beloved short stories, which will appeal to fans of writers such as O. Henry, Charles Dickens and P. G. Wodehouse. The stories combine twist endings, memorable blue-collar characters, and plenty of wry humor.

In this story, a group of sailor friends reminisce about their early love affairs and their feelings about marriage. "Easy Money" is part of the collection Night Watches, in which each tale is sparked by a nightwatchman's observations and thoughts.

This epic novel begins with a mysterious girl taking a journey by train and a loving mother making a Faustian bargain with a gallant but nefarious figure. Author Richard Dowling spins an intricate mystery from a number of seemingly disparate elements: family dysfunction, clashes between social classes...

This humorous romp of a novel introduces readers to one Lalage Beresford, one of the most delightful female characters of early twentieth-century literature. Spirited and independent, Lalage forces herself into every firestorm and controversy she can, and ultimately finds herself a key figure in a closely watched campaign for Parliament.

Irish writer James Owen Hannay wrote under the pen name "George A. Birmingham," in part to keep his literary career distinct from his work as a clergyman. This delightful romp presents a charming account of a summer beach vacation in Ireland -- and a grudging friendship that unexpectedly blossoms into something more.

This thought-provoking series of essays addresses various "lures," or enticing traps that aren't what they appear to be and can provoke confusion in one's thinking and behavior. Author Joseph Lucas doesn't shy away from big ideas or controversy -- the "lures" he tackles range from democracy to Jesus Christ.

Though primarily known as a children's author, E. (Edith) Nesbit had a remarkably broad range as a writer, penning many collections of short stories and poetry geared for children and adults over the course of her career. Man and Maid is a novel intended for a mainstream adult readership that delves into that most timeless of topics: love relationships between men and women.

A creative innovator who boldly traversed traditional boundaries separating different genres and schools, French poet Theophile Gautier was extremely influential, playing a role in shaping the styles of poets from T. S. Elliot to Ezra Pound. In this, his most acclaimed collection of verse, Gautier offers his philosophical ponderings and lyrical musings.

Brace yourself for a barrage of belly laughs when you dig into to Lunatic at Large by renowned humor writer J. Storer Clouston. Good-natured (and only slightly mad) protagonist Francis Beveridge slips unnoticed from the mental institution he calls home to treat himself to a good time in London's most...