The Raven and the Monkeys Paw

The third in the Modern Library's series of original compilations, The Raven and the Monkey's Paw is a collection of classic tales and poems to engage our fear-seeking senses. The beauty of these stories and poems lies in their readability: ideal for sharing aloud around the campfire or for a quick, thrilling dip . . . under the covers with a flashlight. The writing itself sends as many awe-ins…

The Red Badge of Courage

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0590021176

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23cm., 180p.

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Five Little Pigs : A Hercule Poirot Mystery

Caroline Crale, a beautiful woman, was convicted of poisoning her husband. But, like the nursery rhyme, there were five other potential suspects—each with their own motive. Philip Blake, the stockbroker, who went to market; Meredith Blake, the amateur herbalist, who stayed at home; Elsa Greer, the three-time divorcée, who had her roast beef; Cecilia Williams, the devoted governess, who had n…

Oliver Twist

The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published. After running away from the workhouse and pompous beadle Mr Bumble, Oliver finds himself lured into a den of thieves peopled by vivid and memorable characters - the Artful Dodger, vicious burglar Bill Sikes, his dog Bull's Eye, and prostitute Nancy, all watched…

The Color Purple

Celebrating its fortieth anniversary, The Color Purple writes a message of healing, forgiveness, self-discovery, and sisterhood to a new generation of readers. An inspiration to authors who continue to give voice to the multidimensionality of Black women’s stories, including Tayari Jones, Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, Jesmyn Ward, and more, The Color Purple remains an essential read in conversa…

Jane Eyre

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9780582077195

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Madame Bovary

Emma Bovary is a passionate reader of sentimental novels, raised on a Normandy farm and educated in a convent. She yearns for the excitement of romance. Initially, she looks to marriage for fulfillment, but life with her well-meaning husband in the provinces leaves her feeling bored and dissatisfied. In her quest for escape, she indulges in extravagant spending and eventually turns to infidelit…