A Whisper in the Dark: Twelve Thrilling Tales by Louisa May Alcott

A Whisper in the Dark: Twelve Thrilling Tales by Louisa May Alcott
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Total Pages: 561
Release: 2011-07-26
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1411462890

This collection represents the best of Alcotts adult oeuvre, starting with A Modern Mephistopheles, a dark Faustian tale inspired by A Long Fatal Love Chase. The stories in this volume display dramatic intensity and thrilling, suspenseful plots that show Alcott to be a complex and passionate writer. Readers will discover within this maelstrom of murder, deceit, obsessive desire, treachery, duplicity, and betrayal that love and honor can still conquer all. The book takes its title from the tale "A Whisper in the Dark," arguably Alcotts high-gothic masterpiece, a story of imperiled innocence. Also featured are: "The Abbots Ghost," one of Alcotts few thrillers that employs the supernatural; "Perilous Play," a sensationalist story in which she suggests that with the appropriate stimulation--in this case hashish--even the innocent reveal a dark side; and V.V.; or Plots and Counterplots, fraught with passion and jealousy that introduces the mysterious Virginie Varens, the darkest heroine in all of her work.

A Soldier’S Thoughts, Memories, and Prayers

A Soldier’S Thoughts, Memories, and Prayers
Author: John B. Carter
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2013-07-15
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1475997493

Lifeindividuals from across the globe have referred to it in countless ways, expressing the vast expanse of lifes little indiscretions through different idioms. Yet, through the eyes of this old soldier, life has beenand still continues to bea journey molded by past experiences and guided by ghosts, with gentle whispers of encouragement. In A Soldiers Thoughts, Memories, and Prayers, readers have the chance to travel through the struggles of life as seen by a soldier. But there is far more to author John B. Carter than just soldiering. Through death, divorce, loneliness, spiritual heartache, and triumph, there is a single message that remains at the forefront for those traveling through these pages: press on and overcome! From the poignant A Tear on My Pillow to the spiritual How Could I Love God? the author captures the emotions that bring these words to life. Faith is woven into everything Carter does, yet, as the oak tree of his life grows, its roots draw from the memories deep within him. Throughout A Soldiers Thoughts, Memories, and Prayers, there are photos from Carters family and friends, intending to catapult readers imaginations as the written words guide them from one experience to the next.

By The Gods Beloved

By The Gods Beloved
Author: Baroness Orczy
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2012-10-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755126491

Mark and Hugh are school friends. Mark has visited Hugh’s house, whose father is an Egyptologist and where there is an odd museum. One day, Hugh discovers the descendants of ancient pharaohs are still living in the Libyan Desert. The two then experience incredible adventures, strange sights, a beautiful princess and great dangers.

Death's Golden Whisper

Death's Golden Whisper
Author: R.J. Harlick
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2004-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459716493

In the remote wilderness of West Quebec, where trees outnumber people a million to one and lakes a thousand to one, Death’s Golden Whisper opens with the sudden arrival of float planes bringing what Meg Harris believes are fishermen to the isolated northern lake she lives on. Within hours, she discovers that these men have come to develop a gold mine. She combines forces with Eric Odjik, chief of the neighbouring Migiskan reserve, to fight the mining company. The mine splits the Migiskan band into two opposing forces and ignites events that threaten Meg and lead to the mysterious disappearance of her friend Marie. As the search for Marie becomes more frustrating, another story unfolds and Meg discovers the mystery behind the intense feelings that bound her great-aunt to this lonely land until the day she died. This is the first book in the Meg Harris Mystery series. The next book is Red Ice for a Shroud.