Lives of Victorian Literary Figures, Part V, Volume 1

Lives of Victorian Literary Figures, Part V, Volume 1
Author: Ralph Pite
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2024-05-31
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1040128610

Considers the reputations and biographical portrayal of three innovative and controversial writers: Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Wilkie Collins and William Thackeray. These anthologies of contemporary biographical material shed light on the processes at work in the establishment of a public image and a critical reputation.

The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous

The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous
Author: George Augustus Sala
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2022-11-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous" is one of the best-known works by the English author and journalist George Augustus Sala. It is an adventure novel that features the travels of Captain Dangerous, who was a soldier, a sailor, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the Moors, a bashaw in the service of the Grand Turk, and lived through a series of other unbelievable events before he finally got back to his home in Hanover Square.

Sugarplums and Scandal

Sugarplums and Scandal
Author: Dana Cameron
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2010-02-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0061999423

SUGARPLUMS AND SCANDAL brings together the best of romance and mystery in one delightful collection of Christmas tales. In the expert hands of six of Avon's best storytellers, the holiday season takes on an air of love and scandalous surprises! Filled with Christmas miracles, romance, and suspense, this will make the perfect gift for both romance and mystery fans. Each author brings their own unique voice and characters to the collection, as well as their fan followings. All I Want For Christmas is My Two Front Teeth – Lori Avocato The Lords of Misrule – Dana Cameron The Ghost of Christmas Passed – Mary Daheim Partners in Crime – Cait London Holly Go Lightly – Suzanne Macpherson A Very Vampy Christmas – Kerrelyn Sparks