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Walter Scott
The Antiquary — Complete
"The Antiquary — Complete" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1816. Set in Scotland during the final decade of the 18th century, it follows an amateur historian and collector of dubious antiquities who befriends a mysterious young man named Lovel. When Lovel becomes entangled with the Wardour family—particularly the captivating Isabella—his uncertain origins threaten their connection. Combining Scottish manners, comic episodes, and melodrama, the story explores how the past shapes the present through treasure hunts, duels, and secrets waiting to be unearthed.
Virgil Markham
Death in the dusk
"Death in the Dusk" by Virgil Markham is a fictional novel written in the late 1920s. The story revolves around Alfred Bannerlee, who recounts a series of unsettling events that transpired during a wedding celebration in Wales at Highglen House, an old estate surrounded by dark legends and peculiar occurrences. As the narrative unfolds, themes of mystery, supernatural phenomena, and human folly emerge, along with a diverse cast of intriguing characters, including a mad parson and a veil of ominous secrets. At the start of the novel, we find Alfred Bannerlee in Highglen House, filled with anxiety and a sense of impending dread as he navigates the chaotic atmosphere of a wedding party. Amidst the festivities, he becomes aware of various tensions among the guests, particularly revolving around the mysterious absence of Sir Brooke Mortimer. As the night progresses, strange occurrences begin to unfold, including disconcerting cries from outside that draw the attention of all present, further heightening the suspense. As Bannerlee attempts to make sense of the chaos around him, the looming figure of Parson Lolly, a character shrouded in enigma, sets a tone of foreboding that suggests perilous adventures yet to come.
Walter Scott
The Antiquary — Volume 01
"The Antiquary — Volume 01" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1816. Set in Scotland during the 1790s, it follows the eccentric antiquary Jonathan Oldbuck and the mysterious Lovel, whose forbidden love for Isabella Wardour drives the plot. Their journey weaves through ancient ruins, disputed antiquities, and seaside rescues. When a duel over honor threatens everything, secrets begin to surface alongside buried treasure. Scott's favorite among his own works, this comic novel of manners explores how the past shapes the present in Scottish society.
Walter Scott
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Walter Scott
The Antiquary — Volume 02
"The Antiquary — Volume 02" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1816. This second volume continues the adventures of Oldbuck, an eccentric collector of dubious artifacts, alongside the mysterious Lovel and Isabella Wardour's forbidden romance. When a duel over honor leaves blood spilled and secrets exposed, treasure hunts at ancient ruins reveal both genuine riches and calculated deceptions. Scott's favorite among his own works blends Scottish comedy and drama while exploring how the past shapes the present in late 18th-century society.
Emmuska Orczy Orczy
By the gods beloved
"By the gods beloved by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy" is a novel published in 1905. Two English friends, schooled in ancient Egyptian language and lore, venture into the Libyan desert searching for a lost civilization. They discover Kamt, a hidden city where descendants of ancient Egypt still live under a Pharaoh's rule. One friend boldly claims divine authority, plunging them into palace intrigue involving a dying king, a scheming queen, and a dangerously beautiful princess whose presence drives people to madness.
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