The Hundredth Chance is a 1900 novel by the British writer Ethel M. Dell. It was one of four of Dell's novels to make the Publishers Weekly list of top ten best-selling books during the 1910s in America. In 1927, Dell adapted the novel as a play.

As Kristin navigates the complexities of love, duty, and faith, she grapples with the consequences of her choices and the expectations of her family and community. From her forbidden romance with Erlend Nikulaussøn to her struggles with guilt and redemption, Kristin's story is a timeless tale of human resilience and the search for meaning in a world filled with uncertainty.

Written over a century and a half ago, Madame Bovary is still an extraordinarily fresh, exciting, and shockingly frank novel, at once an acute psychological study of a woman drawn into adultery through circumstances we can partly understand, and a sharply-observed comedy that offers a fascinating glimpse of the social and cultural divisions running through French provincial society in the mid-nineteenth century.

"The Forty-Five Guardsmen" is a historical novel by Alexandre Dumas, a part of his Valois romances series. Set in 16th-century France, during the tumultuous era of the Wars of Religion, the novel follows the aftermath of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. It weaves a rich tapestry of intrigue, romance, and adventure, centered around the forty-five guardsmen who served under Henry III of France.

Are you tired of feeling trapped in your own mind? Do you lie awake at night replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, and worrying about things beyond your control? If overthinking and anxiety are running your life, it's time to break free. Clear Mind, Calm Life is your step-by-step guide to silencing mental noise, reducing stress, and finding peace in the present moment.

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a historical play and tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1599. It is one of several plays, including Coriolanus and Antony and Cleopatra, that were written by Shakespeare based on true events from Roman history.

With each book containing 20 short fulfilling stories, this package includes 61 short stories! With Campfire Stories for Kids, the listener will find a fun collection of magical and spooky tales to delight your children. These stories have something for everyone. It is perfect for long days in the house or a gentle bedtime thrill. You and your kids will both love the variety. Have the peace of mind in knowing that your family is consuming mild content, safe for the enjoyment of even the youngest members!

Ben Hur a tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace.

With this two-book healthy eating bundle from Gabrielle Townsend, you'll get both the guides for sugar detox and intuitive eating.

Theodore Dreiser heavily invested himself in The Genius, an autobiographical novel first published in 1915. Thoroughly immersed in the turn-of-the-century art scene, The Genius explores the multiple conflicts between art and business, art and marriage, and between traditional and modern views of sexual morality. Despite heavy editing, The Genius was deemed so shocking that its sale was immediately prohibited by the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice. It was not released until 1923, and thereafter the episode confirmed Dreiser’s status as a writer ahead of his time.

As Kristin navigates the complexities of love, duty, and faith, she grapples with the consequences of her choices and the expectations of her family and community. From her forbidden romance with Erlend Nikulaussøn to her struggles with guilt and redemption, Kristin's story is a timeless tale of human resilience and the search for meaning in a world filled with uncertainty.

The Hundredth Chance is a 1900 novel by the British writer Ethel M. Dell. It was one of four of Dell's novels to make the Publishers Weekly list of top ten best-selling books during the 1910s in America. In 1927, Dell adapted the novel as a play.

Written over a century and a half ago, Madame Bovary is still an extraordinarily fresh, exciting, and shockingly frank novel, at once an acute psychological study of a woman drawn into adultery through circumstances we can partly understand, and a sharply-observed comedy that offers a fascinating glimpse of the social and cultural divisions running through French provincial society in the mid-nineteenth century.

"The Forty-Five Guardsmen" is a historical novel by Alexandre Dumas, a part of his Valois romances series. Set in 16th-century France, during the tumultuous era of the Wars of Religion, the novel follows the aftermath of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. It weaves a rich tapestry of intrigue, romance, and adventure, centered around the forty-five guardsmen who served under Henry III of France.

With each book containing 20 short fulfilling stories, this package includes 61 short stories! With Campfire Stories for Kids, the listener will find a fun collection of magical and spooky tales to delight your children. These stories have something for everyone. It is perfect for long days in the house or a gentle bedtime thrill. You and your kids will both love the variety. Have the peace of mind in knowing that your family is consuming mild content, safe for the enjoyment of even the youngest members!

Esther Cripps, the younger sister of the Carrier, Zacchary Cripps, witnesses the disposal of what appears to be the body of the only daughter, Grace, of Squire Oglander of Oxford. Grace's suitor, Russell Overshute, is not convinced with the Coroner's inquiry and enlists the Carrier to help him investigate the situation.

Father Ambrosio, the most pious and venerated monk in all of Madrid, is held as a paragon of virtue. But after 30 years of study and prayer, evil thoughts begin to permeate his mind. As two plots cleverly converge, torture, murder, incest, rape, poison, and magic prevail, sustained by an elegance in the writing of the 19-year-old Matthew Lewis.

The novel continues (from The Angel of the Revolution) the tale of a worldwide brotherhood of anarchists fighting the world armed with fantastical airships, ending on an apocalyptic note as a comet smashes into the earth.

When electrical engineer and radio enthusiast Myles Cabot attempts to transport matter via radio wave, he finds himself transported from his home in Boston to the planet Venus, where he is captured by the Formians, a race of antlike creatures. After learning of the Cupians, a humanlike race that is subservient to the Formians, Cabot escapes and falls in love with the Cupian princess Lilla. Using his in-depth knowledge of Earth science and technology, Cabot leads the oppressed Cupians in a revolt against their Formian masters.

Ever heard of bathtub racing? Or a place where people live on floating islands made entirely of reeds? How about seeing the sun set twice in one day. It's possible, but where? Or that crows can actually bear grudges? All these fascinating fun facts and more are here to tickle your mind and keep you as well as the folks around you entertained: Packed nicely in this neat book Globe-Trotting Interesting Facts For Curious Minds, prepare to be amazed and have your trivia skills sharpened as you satisfy your thirst for knowledge.

Decipher. Deduce. Deliver. Sherlock Holmes, the most cerebral of detectives, finds his deductive powers put to the test in this intriguing collection of cases. Each adventure presents a web of secrets, clues, and deceptions. Only his highly honed observational skills lead him to the truth. In a locked-room murder, did the victim succumb to “The Curse of Kisin?” And how had the daughter of Squire Northridge disappeared from her own locked bedroom? Can Holmes, an ocean away, determine if a missing treasure hunter ran off with Jean Lafitte’s fabled buried plunder? The disappearance of a ...

Jarat Ellington was just an exile from Elite society, trying to lead a simple life, when a genius friend dropped an explosive mystery in his lap. The old pal, Thom Tseng, created a priceless chemical substance called the Juice that turns mildly charming people into almost god-like presences, known as Charismites. But the Juice is stolen, and Thom killed.

Who is Bernie Madoff, and how did he pull off the biggest Ponzi scheme in history? These questions have fascinated people ever since the news broke about the respected New York financier who swindled his friends, relatives, and other investors out of $65 billion. Many have speculated about what must have happened, but no reporter has been able to get the full story - until now. Diana B. Henriques of the New York Times has written the definitive book on the man and his scheme.

Savaged by critics for its supposed profanity and obscenity and bought in large numbers by readers eager to see whether it lived up to its lurid reputation, The Monk became a success due to scandal when it was published in 1796 - not least because its author was a member of parliament and only 20 years old.

Siblings Michael and Ellery Lisbon are desperate for a fresh start. Reeling after a series of misfortunes, the pair settle down in the quiet town of Plum Hollow in the hopes of kick-starting their stalled lives. The house they move into is unbelievably affordable—a seeming gem in a ferociously competitive market. But it was in this house that, two years prior, a family was savagely butchered. Despised by their neighbors, the siblings are left to grapple with the grisly reality of the house's past—and with the possibility that the evil behind the slayings is still present.