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Author: François Mauriac
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 1999-11
Total Pages: 190
ISBN-13: 0374526443
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn one of Mauriac's lesser known novels, he introduces the reader to The Frontenacs, small landed gentry of the Bordeaux region on France. This story explores the special, even sacramental, character of the family bond.
Author: Ernie Alvord
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2012-01-11
Total Pages: 122
ISBN-13: 1105432327
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a partial biography of Charles Benjamin and Daisy Ruth (Bengry)Alvord. It covers their time at the Huron Mountain Club in the 1920's, and their lives in Marquette, Michigan.
Author: M. Gordon Hunter
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Published: 2017-12-13
Total Pages: 546
ISBN-13: 1543468349
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is another book about hockey. But this one is unique. It contains many stories by and about individuals who broadcast play-by-plays of major junior and provincial junior A games from arenas across Canada. There are even a few chapters about broadcasters from teams in the United States that play in Canadian leagues. There are major junior chapters from the Western Hockey League (WHL), the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Chapters from provincial junior A leagues include British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and the Maritimes. Some of the contributors for this book wrote their own chapters. Others preferred to be interviewed. In all cases, the final version of each chapter was approved by the contributor. The chapters include many descriptions of broadcasters experiences. They describe their early experiences with hockey. Some played, while others listened on the radio, watched on TV, or attended games. The stories include how they became involved as play-by-play broadcasters and who were direct or indirect mentors. Each broadcaster recounts their memories of the first game they called. They also describe some of the notable players, coaches, and color commentators. Where possible, there are even some bus stories. Each chapter concludes with a comment about what the experience of broadcasting play-by-play has meant to each individual.
Author: Emma Orczy
Publisher: DigiCat
Published: 2022-11-13
Total Pages: 10888
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKEmma Orczy's anthology, 'The Greatest Works of Emma Orczy,' presents an expansive collection that encapsulates over 30 novels and 100 short stories, featuring prominently the entire Scarlet Pimpernel saga. This compendium traverses genres from historical adventures to romance, each woven with the intricate threads of classic literature. Orczy's literary style is characterized by a blend of suspense, gallant escapades, and a vivid portrayal of human resilience and ingenuity, set against the backdrop of tumultuous social and political landscapes. Literature enthusiasts and new readers alike will find the thematic diversity and the richness in narrative technique both enthralling and enlightening, particularly within the context of early 20th-century literature. Baroness Emma Orczy's own history as a Hungarian noblewoman who emigrated to Britain provides a personal tapestry of insight and authenticity to her work. Her experiences reflect in the aristocratic nuances and revolutionary undertones present in her storytelling. The Scarlet Pimpernel series, with its daring hero and espionage-filled pages, encapsulates her flair for juxtaposing the elegance of high society with the raw turmoil of historical upheaval. Orczy's deep understanding of human emotions and societal stratifications enables her to craft characters that resonate with timeless appeal and complexity. This curated collection is therefore an invaluable treasure trove not just for admirers of Emma Orczy's work, but also for those who yearn to embark on a literary journey through romance, adventure, and history. The sheer scale of narratives—one where heroes linger amidst shadows and courting couples defy conventions—makes 'The Greatest Works of Emma Orczy' a compelling acquisition for any bibliophile. It caters to seasoned connoisseurs of historical fiction as well as initiates eager to delve into the rich tapestry of the past through the lens of a masterful storyteller.
Author: Emma Orczy
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2023-11-16
Total Pages: 4887
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKEmma Orczy's "SCARLET PIMPERNEL - Complete Series: 15 Novels & 20 Short Stories" is a classic work of historical fiction that follows the daring exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney, a seemingly foppish English aristocrat who leads a secret double life as the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel, rescuing French nobility from the guillotine during the Reign of Terror. Orczy's writing is characterized by its rich historical detail, suspenseful plot twists, and vivid characterization, making it a timeless tale of romance, adventure, and heroism set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. The series is a pioneer of the genre of swashbuckling adventure, influencing countless works of literature and film adaptations.Emma Orczy, a Hungarian-born British novelist and playwright, drew inspiration from her own aristocratic background and love of theater to create the iconic character of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Her deep empathy for the persecuted nobility of France and her skillful storytelling captivated audiences and established her as a prominent author of her time. Her work continues to resonate with readers today, offering a thrilling escape into a world of intrigue and bravery.I highly recommend Emma Orczy's "SCARLET PIMPERNEL - Complete Series" to readers who enjoy historical fiction, adventure, and romance. Orczy's masterful storytelling, engaging characters, and timeless themes make this series a must-read for anyone looking for an enthralling literary journey.
Author: Emma Orczy
Publisher: DigiCat
Published: 2023-12-14
Total Pages: 10887
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis meticulously edited Emma Orczy collection includes over 3o novels and 100 short stories, including the complete Scarlet Pimpernel series and other historical, adventure and romance classics. Contents: The Scarlet Pimpernel Series: The Laughing Cavalier The First Sir Percy The Scarlet Pimpernel Sir Percy Leads the Band The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel I Will Repay The Elusive Pimpernel Lord Tony's Wife The Way of the Scarlet Pimpernel Eldorado Mam'zelle Guillotine Sir Percy Hits Back Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel A Child of the Revolution In the Rue Monge Pimpernel and Rosemary The Scarlet Pimpernel Looks at the World Other Novels: The Emperor's Candlesticks The Tangled Skein (In Mary's Reign) Beau Brocade The Nest of the Sparrowhawk Petticoat Rule (Petticoat Government) The Heart of a Woman (A True Woman) Unto Caesar A Bride of the Plains The Bronze Eagle Leatherface His Majesty's Well-Beloved The Honourable Jim The Celestial City Marivosa A Joyous Adventure The Uncrowned King Short Stories: The Old Man in the Corner Unravelled Knots The Khaki Tunic The Ingres Masterpiece The Pearl Necklace The Russian Prince The Mysterious Tragedy in Bishop'S Road The Dog'S Tooth Cliff The Tytherton Case The Brudenell Court The White Carnation The Montmartre Hat The Miser of Maida Vale The Fulton Gardens Mystery A Moorland Tragedy Lady Molly of Scotland Yard The Ninescore Mystery The Frewin Miniatures The Irish-Tweed Coat The Fordwych Castle Mystery A Day's Folly A Castle in Brittany A Christmas Tragedy The Bag of Sand The Man in the Inverness Cape The Woman in the Big Hat Sir Jeremiah's Will The End The Man in Grey Silver-leg The Spaniard The Mystery of Marie Vaillant The Emeralds of Mademoiselle Philipa The Bourbon Prince The Mystery of a Woman's Heart The League of Knaves The Arrow Poison The Last Adventure Castles in the Air A Roland For His Oliver A Fool's Paradise On The Brink Carissimo The Toys Honour Among –– An Over-Sensitive Heart Skin o' My Tooth
Author: Emma Orczy
Publisher: DigiCat
Published: 2022-11-13
Total Pages: 4893
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKSir Percy Blakeney presents himself as a dim-witted, foppish playboy, but in fact he is a master of disguise, an imaginative planner, a formidable swordsman and a quick-thinking escape artist who rescues individuals sentenced to death by the guillotine. With each rescue he taunts his enemies by leaving behind a card showing a small flower—a scarlet pimpernel. His secret is kept by a band of friends known as the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. The league operates as an undercover team in enacting Sir Percy's rescue plans. The Complete Scarlet Pimpernel Series contains 15 novels and 20 short stories: The Laughing Cavalier The First Sir Percy The Scarlet Pimpernel Sir Percy Leads the Band The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel Sir Percy Explains A Question of Passports Two Good Patriots The Old Scarecrow A Fine Bit of Work How Jean-Pierre Met the Scarlet Pimpernel Out of the Jaws of Death The Traitor The Cabaret de la Liberté Needs Must A Battle of Wits I Will Repay The Elusive Pimpernel Lord Tony's Wife The Way of the Scarlet Pimpernel Eldorado Mam'zelle Guillotine Sir Percy Hits Back Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Fie, Sir Percy! The Principal Witness The Stranger from Paris Fly-By-Night The Lure of the Old Chateau In the Tiger's Den The Little Doctor The Chief's Way The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel A Child of the Revolution In the Rue Monge Pimpernel and Rosemary The Scarlet Pimpernel Looks at the World
Author: Emma Orczy
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2023-12-28
Total Pages: 10886
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis meticulously edited collection contains 31 novels and over 100 short stories of Emma Orczy, including the complete Scarlet Pimpernel series and other historical novels, adventure and romance classics._x000D_ Contents:_x000D_ The Scarlet Pimpernel Series:_x000D_ The Laughing Cavalier_x000D_ The First Sir Percy_x000D_ The Scarlet Pimpernel_x000D_ Sir Percy Leads the Band_x000D_ The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel_x000D_ I Will Repay_x000D_ The Elusive Pimpernel_x000D_ Lord Tony's Wife_x000D_ The Way of the Scarlet Pimpernel_x000D_ Eldorado_x000D_ Mam'zelle Guillotine_x000D_ Sir Percy Hits Back_x000D_ Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel_x000D_ The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel_x000D_ A Child of the Revolution_x000D_ In the Rue Monge_x000D_ Pimpernel and Rosemary_x000D_ The Scarlet Pimpernel Looks at the World_x000D_ Other Novels:_x000D_ The Emperor's Candlesticks_x000D_ The Tangled Skein (In Mary's Reign)_x000D_ Beau Brocade_x000D_ The Nest of the Sparrowhawk_x000D_ Petticoat Rule (Petticoat Government)_x000D_ The Heart of a Woman (A True Woman)_x000D_ Unto Caesar_x000D_ A Bride of the Plains_x000D_ The Bronze Eagle_x000D_ Leatherface_x000D_ His Majesty's Well-Beloved_x000D_ The Honourable Jim_x000D_ The Celestial City_x000D_ Marivosa_x000D_ A Joyous Adventure_x000D_ The Uncrowned King_x000D_ Short Stories:_x000D_ The Old Man in the Corner_x000D_ Unravelled Knots_x000D_ The Khaki Tunic_x000D_ The Ingres Masterpiece_x000D_ The Pearl Necklace_x000D_ The Russian Prince_x000D_ The Mysterious Tragedy in Bishop'S Road_x000D_ The Dog'S Tooth Cliff_x000D_ The Tytherton Case_x000D_ The Brudenell Court_x000D_ The White Carnation_x000D_ The Montmartre Hat_x000D_ The Miser of Maida Vale_x000D_ The Fulton Gardens Mystery_x000D_ A Moorland Tragedy_x000D_ Lady Molly of Scotland Yard_x000D_ The Ninescore Mystery_x000D_ The Frewin Miniatures_x000D_ The Irish-Tweed Coat_x000D_ The Fordwych Castle Mystery_x000D_ A Day's Folly_x000D_ A Castle in Brittany_x000D_ A Christmas Tragedy_x000D_ The Bag of Sand_x000D_ The Man in the Inverness Cape_x000D_ The Woman in the Big Hat_x000D_ Sir Jeremiah's Will_x000D_ The End_x000D_ The Man in Grey_x000D_ Silver-leg_x000D_ The Spaniard_x000D_ The Mystery of Marie Vaillant_x000D_ The Emeralds of Mademoiselle Philipa_x000D_ The Bourbon Prince_x000D_ The Mystery of a Woman's Heart_x000D_ The League of Knaves_x000D_ The Arrow Poison_x000D_ The Last Adventure_x000D_ Castles in the Air_x000D_ A Roland For His Oliver_x000D_ A Fool's Paradise_x000D_ On The Brink_x000D_ Carissimo_x000D_ The Toys_x000D_ Honour Among ––_x000D_ An Over-Sensitive Heart_x000D_ Skin o' My Tooth
Author: Emma Orczy
Publisher: DigiCat
Published: 2023-12-14
Total Pages: 10888
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis meticulously edited collection contains 31 novels and over 100 short stories of Emma Orczy, including the complete Scarlet Pimpernel series and other historical novels, adventure and romance classics. Contents: The Scarlet Pimpernel Series: The Laughing Cavalier The First Sir Percy The Scarlet Pimpernel Sir Percy Leads the Band The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel I Will Repay The Elusive Pimpernel Lord Tony's Wife The Way of the Scarlet Pimpernel Eldorado Mam'zelle Guillotine Sir Percy Hits Back Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel A Child of the Revolution In the Rue Monge Pimpernel and Rosemary The Scarlet Pimpernel Looks at the World Other Novels: The Emperor's Candlesticks The Tangled Skein (In Mary's Reign) Beau Brocade The Nest of the Sparrowhawk Petticoat Rule (Petticoat Government) The Heart of a Woman (A True Woman) Unto Caesar A Bride of the Plains The Bronze Eagle Leatherface His Majesty's Well-Beloved The Honourable Jim The Celestial City Marivosa A Joyous Adventure The Uncrowned King Short Stories: The Old Man in the Corner Unravelled Knots The Khaki Tunic The Ingres Masterpiece The Pearl Necklace The Russian Prince The Mysterious Tragedy in Bishop'S Road The Dog'S Tooth Cliff The Tytherton Case The Brudenell Court The White Carnation The Montmartre Hat The Miser of Maida Vale The Fulton Gardens Mystery A Moorland Tragedy Lady Molly of Scotland Yard The Ninescore Mystery The Frewin Miniatures The Irish-Tweed Coat The Fordwych Castle Mystery A Day's Folly A Castle in Brittany A Christmas Tragedy The Bag of Sand The Man in the Inverness Cape The Woman in the Big Hat Sir Jeremiah's Will The End The Man in Grey Silver-leg The Spaniard The Mystery of Marie Vaillant The Emeralds of Mademoiselle Philipa The Bourbon Prince The Mystery of a Woman's Heart The League of Knaves The Arrow Poison The Last Adventure Castles in the Air A Roland For His Oliver A Fool's Paradise On The Brink Carissimo The Toys Honour Among –– An Over-Sensitive Heart Skin o' My Tooth
Author: Baroness Orczy
Publisher: Standard Ebooks
Published: 2023-01-01T20:26:08Z
Total Pages: 312
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the Dauphiné area of France, soldiers have come to arrest some local aristos as part of the French Revolution’s anger and revenge on anyone with money. A young woman rescues the family’s papers and money from their house after their arrests, and persuades a childhood friend to hide the valuables. The friend is soon arrested for the theft, so the young woman seeks to go to where he has been taken in order to defend him. She is herself subsequently denounced and arrested, and the Scarlet Pimpernel is soon involved in a rescue plan. But who is her father, what is his role in all of the events, and will he also be caught up in the “Law of the Suspect” that has sent so many to the guillotine? This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
