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In late 19th-century New York, high society places great demands on a woman—she must be beautiful, wealthy, cultured, and above all, virtuous, at least on the surface. At 29, Lily ...

When Countess Ellen Olenska returns to New York fleeing her Polish husband, from whom she has been hiding for a year, she shocks the rigid high society. Newland Archer, the soon-to ...

In the harsh winter of New England, farmer Ethan Frome struggles to lead a bearable life, which is not easy on a rundown farm with a hypochondriac wife. The only bright spot is his ...

In Victorian England, an eccentric scientist unveils his latest invention: a machine capable of travelling through time. Demonstrating its capabilities, the Time Traveller embarks ...

Shipwrecked and stranded in the vast Pacific Ocean, Edward Prendick finds himself rescued and brought to a remote island. There, he discovers the enigmatic Dr. Moreau, a scientist ...

A stranger with a striking appearance arrives in the small village of Bramblehurst on a cold, snowy day. His face is completely covered in bandages, with only a fake nose protrudin ...

In a remote Italian castle, the heir to the lordship of Otranto meets a tragic fate when a massive helmet falls from the sky and crushes him on his wedding day. This mysterious eve ...

Mark Twain's childhood portrayal The Adventures of Tom Sawyer [1876] is among the most beloved American novels of all time. Tom Sawyer is reputed to be a mischief-maker. He lives w ...

In the American South during the pre-Civil War era, a young boy named Huck Finn embarks on an extraordinary journey down the Mississippi River. Fleeing his abusive father and seeki ...

In the quiet countryside of Barsetshire, controversy stirs within the tranquil walls of Hiram's Hospital, a charitable institution for elderly men. The source of contention lies in ...

In the serene town of Barchester, the peaceful clergy of the cathedral find themselves embroiled in a contentious battle for power and influence. Following the death of the old bis ...

Step into the glittering and deceitful world of early 19th-century English society in this sprawling novel. Following the lives of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, the two women navi ...

Redmond Barry, a spirited young Irishman, embarks on an ambitious journey through 18th-century Europe. Starting from his rural roots in Ireland, he sets his sights on the heights o ...

Embark on a fantastical journey through strange and wondrous lands, where the boundaries of reality and imagination blur. This timeless tale follows the adventures of Lemuel Gulliv ...

The War of the Roses rages on in 15th-century England. The young knight Richard Shelton seeks revenge for his murdered father and soon comes to suspect his own guardian, Sir Daniel ...

In a small Scottish village the Reverends housekeeper is rumoured to be involved with witchcraft. As strange and terrifying events unfold, the villagers' darkest fears come to life ...

Set on Christmas Day, the story follows Markheim, an enigmatic and troubled man who, after committing a heinous crime in an antique shop, encounters a mysterious stranger. This une ...

After a night of debauchery and crime, the notorious poet François Villon seeks refuge from the cold and the law. He finds shelter in the home of a reclusive old man, leading to a ...

In the shadowy streets of 19th-century Edinburgh, medical student Fette becomes entangled in the sinister activities of his mentor, Dr Wolfe Macfarlane. As they resort to exhuming ...

The lawyer Mr Utterson is deeply disturbed by Dr Jekyll's new friend, Mr Hyde, to whom Dr Jekyll has bequeathed everything he owns. Rumour has it that Mr Hyde trampled a child in t ...

The lawyer Mr Utterson is deeply disturbed by Dr Jekyll's new friend, Mr Hyde, to whom Dr Jekyll has bequeathed everything he owns. Rumour has it that Mr Hyde trampled a child in t ...

The orphaned David Balfour visits his uncle Ebenezer in northern Scotland, at the dilapidated family estate where his father grew up. He has evidence suggesting that his father was ...

Ernsth Ahlgren är Ellen Keys biografi om författaren Victoria Benedictsson, som skrev under pseudonymen Ernst Ahlgren. Boken utforskar Benedictssons liv, verk och hennes bidrag til ...

Erica och hennes mamma Maria har alltid haft ett starkt band. Hennes pappa har aldrig varit med i bilden men det har aldrig gått någon nöd på dem, i deras lilla men kärleksfulla fa ...

Under en sommar bor två flickor hos sin mormor på landsbygden. När de inte leker och busar på gården, berättar mormor sagor om traktens rika historia. Hon berättar om Sofia Ersdott ...