David Thorn
In the third novel from the bestselling female writer in Sweden—and for the first time in English—the mysterious drowning of a little girl threatens to tear apart the town of Fjällbacka
The remote resort town of Fjällbacka has seen its share of tragedy, though perhaps none worse than that of the young girl found in a fisherman's net. But this was no accidental drowning . . .
Local detective Patrik Hedstrom has just become a father.
...4) The Preacher
The famed author of quintessentially American works such as The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables, Nathaniel Hawthorne also wrote a series of books designed for younger readers. Tanglewood Tales is a collection of Greek myths charmingly retold for young American audiences.
7) Lady Susan
Lady Susan is the only full novel written by Jane Austen that was not published in her lifetime. Composed in the epistolary form that was popular at the time, the novel is a series of letters primarily between Lady Susan, Mrs Vernon, Mrs Vernon's mother (Lady de Courcy), Lady Susan and Mrs Johnson. The central character is remarkable in Austenian terms as she has nearly no redeeming features. A gorgeous, clever and witty woman, Lady Susan
...Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective is one of the most enduring and popular sleuths of all time. In this thrilling collection of mystery tales, Doyle's gift for creating compelling characters and tightly woven plots are sure to keep you riveted! Stories include
The tales of Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter's other anthropomorphic characters began as a series of illustrated letters to the five-year-old son of her former nanny. The nanny suggested publishing the letters, and the stories became among the bestselling children's books of all time.
In this charming collection of classic stories, Beatrix Potter's beloved characters find themselves on all sorts of adventures. Join Peter Rabbit as he braves
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