Great Expectations is a novel by Charles Dickens, published in serial form from 1860 to 1861 and later as a complete novel in 1861. The story is set in Victorian England and follows the life of a young orphan named Pip. The novel is considered one of Dickens' most popular and influential works.

The story begins with Pip living with his abusive sister and her husband, the blacksmith Joe. One day, he encounters an escaped convict, who threatens him into stealing food and a file from his sister'...

"Siddhartha" is a novel written by Herman Hesse that explores the spiritual journey of its titular character, Siddhartha. Set in ancient India, the story follows Siddhartha, a young Brahmin who embarks on a quest to find spiritual enlightenment and meaning in his life. Dissatisfied with the teachings of his own religion and the pursuit of material wealth, Siddhartha seeks truth through various life experiences.

Throughout his journey, Siddhartha encounters different philosophies and lifestyle...

When your past self can jump through buildings and you don't, you wonder what went wrong. Yuan is a kid who thinks very highly of himself, that is until he met someone smarter than him, someone, with an IQ of 300. Full of respect and jealousy Yuan makes an impossible bet with this person to prove he is just as smart. Unbeknownst to anyone, nobody knew just how far Yuan would take this challenge. Going as far as reviewing his past life just so that he can get an edge on becoming a little smart...

A roguish, loveable, forty-something London antique dealer, starts on a risky journey through Belgium and France. His partner in crime is the Bohemian Nikki Carter.

Our Harry has the incredible talent of getting into trouble at the drop of a hat. On the other hand, Nikki can bring him back down to earth with a bump. The "trouble" in this case is an assignment of stolen tableware, including a Chinese tea bowl. Their road trip takes them from Bruges in Belgium to the banks of the Loire River in...

It is a love story.

About a boy, blind, but free as a bird.

And about the sweet, headstrong daughter of a stubborn baker. She, too, was free.

With a dying girl of wealthy parents, whom they took in their unconditional love and set her free.

It happened in a fishing village on the Côte d’Azur, during the summer of 1957.

As long as no one interfered with them, everything went well.

Has it really happened?

Has this love story stood out in the Akasha Chronicles that much that a writer could pi...

Arkady Renko is back . . . 'One of those writers that anyone who is serious about their craft views with respect bordering on awe' Val McDermid

The New Dress is here accompanied by most of the short stories she published in her lifetime and six other posthumously published narratives that share the milieu and some of the characters of her celebrated novel. Together, they reveal their author as one of the finest practitioners in the field of short fiction.

"According to Plato" is a novel written by Frank Frankfort Moore. The book is a historical romance that takes place in ancient Greece, specifically during the time of Plato's Academy. The story revolves around a young woman named Lalage who falls in love with a student of Plato's named Ariston. The novel explores themes of love, philosophy, and the pursuit of knowledge as Lalage and Ariston navigate their relationship in the midst of Plato's teachings and the political turmoil of their time.

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