Little Cherubs Short Stories
Little Cherubs Short Stories

Author: Kimberley Bachelot

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2022-04-12

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 1664116486

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Book 3 synopsis: Ambie and Joulsie's Easter Parade. Fundraising continues at the Easter Parade for the Donkey Santuary; Michael,Beth and Mary Lou find themselves transported to Peru,along with Glenie, Ambie and Joulsie. The Pendants,the Diamond and Tiger Tooth,help Alveros 'appear' and guide them to the 'Temple of Inti',the Inca Sun God, where the Neverending Treasures have been hidden during the 15th Century, for the protection of the Incas and environment. During a modern day excavation,the Naylors find the codeword and the Neverending treasures appear. The magic continues.

Inventing the Renaissance Putto
Inventing the Renaissance Putto

Author: Charles Dempsey

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780807826164

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The figure of the putto (often portrayed as a mischievous baby) made frequent appearances in the art and literature of Renaissance Italy. Commonly called spiritelli, or sprites, putti embodied a minor species of demon, in their nature neither good

7 best short stories by Eleanor H. Porter
7 best short stories by Eleanor H. Porter

Author: Eleanor H. Porter

Publisher: Tacet Books

Published: 2020-05-16

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 3968581229

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Welcome to the 7 Best Short Stories book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. This edition is dedicated to Eleanor H. Porter. Porter wrote mainly children's literature, adventure stories, and romance fiction. Her most famous novel is Pollyanna (1913), followed by a sequel, Pollyanna Grows Up (1915). Her adult novels include The Turn of the Tide (1908), The Road to Understanding (1917), Oh Money! Money! (1918), Dawn (1919), Keith's Dark Tower (1919), Mary Marie (1920) and Sister Sue (1921); her short-story collections include Across the Years (c. 1919), Money, Love and Kate (1923), and Little Pardner (1926). Porter achieved considerable commercial success: Pollyanna ranked eighth among best-selling novels in the United States during 1913, second during 1914, and fourth during 1915 (with 47 printings between 1915 and 1920); Just David ranked third in 1916; The Road to Understanding ranked fourth in 1917; and Oh Money! Money! ranked fifth in 1918. The critic August Nemo selected seven short stories by this remarkable author for your enjoyment: - A Delayed Heritage; - The Folly of Wisdom; - The Letter; - The Elephant's Board and Keep; - Crumbs; - The Lady in Black; - That Angel Boy. If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!

Big Book of Best Short Stories - Volume 13
Big Book of Best Short Stories - Volume 13

Author: Fitz James O'Brien

Publisher: Tacet Books

Published: 2020-04-10

Total Pages: 2269

ISBN-13: 3966611147

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This book contains70 short storiesfrom 10 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the criticAugust Nemo, in a collection that will please theliterature lovers. For more exciting titles, be sure to check out our 7 Best Short Stories and Essential Novelists collections. This book contains: Fitz-James O'Brien: - The Diamond Lens. - The Lost Room. - What Was it? A Mystery. - My Wife's Tempter. - The Golden Ingot. - The Child Who Loved a Grave. - The Wondersmith.Francis Marion Crawford: - The Dead Smile. - The Screaming Skull. - Man Overboard! - For The Blood Is The Life. - The Upper Berth. - By The Waters of Paradise. - The Doll's Ghost.Francis Stevens: - Behind the Curtain. - Unseen Unfeared. - Elf Trap. - Serapion. - Friend Island. - Citadel of Fear. - Nightmare!Barry Pain: - Aunt Martha. - The Bet. - The Boy in the Book. - The Discovery of Nesting. - Eliza and the Special. - The Kindness of the Celestial. - The Victim of Apparatus.Frank L. Packard: - Corporal Bob. - The Guardian of the Devil's Slide. - Where's Haggerty? - McQueen's Hobby. - Munford. - "If a Man Die" - The Blood of Kings.Paul Laurence Dunbar: - The Scapegoat. - One Christmas At Shiloh. - The Mission Of Mr. Scatters. - A Matter Of Doctrine. - Old Abe's Conversion. - The Race Question. - A Defender Of The Faith.Otis Adelbert Kline: - The Corpse on the Third Slab. - The Man from the Moon. - The Cup of Blood. - Mignight Madness. - The Malignant Entity. - The Bird-People. - The Thing of a Thousand Shapes.John Ulrich Giesy: - The Occult Detector. - The Purple Light. - The Significance of the High "D". - The Wistaria Scarf. - The Master Mind. - Rubies of Doom. - The House of Invisible Bondage.Valery Bryusov: - The Republic of the Southern Cross. - The Marble Bust. - For Herself or for Another. - In the Mirror. - Protection. - The "Bemol" Shop of Stationery. - Rhea Silvia.Eleanor H. Porter: - A Delayed Heritage. - The Folly of Wisdom. - The Letter. - The Elephant's Board and Keep. - Crumbs. - The Lady in Black. - That Angel Boy.

Wilkie Collins: The Complete Short Stories
Wilkie Collins: The Complete Short Stories

Author: Wilkie Collins

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2015-05-21

Total Pages: 3364

ISBN-13: 8026837754

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This carefully crafted ebook: "Wilkie Collins: The Complete Short Stories" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Wilkie Collins (1824–1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and author of short stories. His best-known works are The Woman in White, No Name, Armadale, and The Moonstone. Table of Contents: After The Dark The Ostler Mr. Wray's Cash Box The Queen of Hearts A House To Let The Haunted House ("The Ghost in the Cupboard Room") My Miscellanies No Thoroughfare Miss or Mrs? "Blow up with the Brig!" The Hidden Cash The Perils of Certain English Prisoners The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices The Last Stage Coachman The Fatal Cradle The Frozen Deep and Other Stories The Captain's Last Love The Dead Hand The Devil's Spectacles The First Officer's Confession Farmer Fairweather Fatal Fortune Fie! Fie! Or The Fair Physician Love's Random Shot The Midnight Mass Nine O'Clock A Passage in the Life of Mr. Perugino Potts The Haunted Hotel My Lady's Money Who Killed Zebedee Little Novels The Poetry Did It A Sad Death and A Brave Life The Twin Sisters Volpurno - Or The Student John Steadiman's Account (The Wreck of The Golden Mary) A Message from The Sea The Seafaring Man The Dead Alive

The Complete Short Stories of Wilkie Collins
The Complete Short Stories of Wilkie Collins

Author: Wilkie Collins

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2017-12-06

Total Pages: 3364

ISBN-13: 8027235936

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This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and author of short stories. His best-known works are The Woman in White, No Name, Armadale, and The Moonstone. Table of Contents: After The Dark The Ostler Mr. Wray's Cash Box The Queen of Hearts A House To Let The Haunted House ("The Ghost in the Cupboard Room") My Miscellanies No Thoroughfare Miss or Mrs? "Blow up with the Brig!" The Hidden Cash The Perils of Certain English Prisoners The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices The Last Stage Coachman The Fatal Cradle The Frozen Deep and Other Stories The Captain's Last Love The Dead Hand The Devil's Spectacles The First Officer's Confession Farmer Fairweather Fatal Fortune Fie! Fie! Or The Fair Physician Love's Random Shot The Midnight Mass Nine O'Clock A Passage in the Life of Mr. Perugino Potts The Haunted Hotel My Lady's Money Who Killed Zebedee Little Novels The Poetry Did It A Sad Death and A Brave Life The Twin Sisters Volpurno - Or The Student John Steadiman's Account (The Wreck of The Golden Mary) A Message from The Sea The Seafaring Man The Dead Alive

Complete Short Stories of Wilkie Collins
Complete Short Stories of Wilkie Collins

Author: Wilkie Collins

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2024-01-06

Total Pages: 3374

ISBN-13:

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Wilkie Collins' Complete Short Stories is a collection of gripping tales that exemplify the Victorian era's fascination with mystery, suspense, and social commentary. With intricate plots and multi-dimensional characters, Collins' literary style captivates readers with its subtle intricacies and unexpected twists. Each story showcases Collins' mastery in creating suspense and intrigue, making it a must-read for fans of classic literature. Wilkie Collins, a contemporary of Charles Dickens, drew inspiration from his legal background and personal experiences to craft his stories. His unique perspective on societal issues and psychological depth is evident throughout his works, adding layers of complexity to his narratives. I highly recommend Wilkie Collins' Complete Short Stories to anyone interested in Victorian literature, mystery, or psychological thrillers. This collection is a testament to Collins' storytelling prowess and will undoubtedly leave readers captivated from the first page to the last.