Finian Silverwood

In A Deal in Ostriches, H. G. Wells delivers a witty and satirical short story centered on the absurdities of human ambition, vanity, and the unpredictable nature of business ventures. The story follows two enterprising men who embark on a scheme to...

A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready is a humorous and insightful novella by Bret Harte that explores the quirks of wealth, identity, and social status in the American West. The story centers on Colonel Starling, a modest businessman in the rough mining...

A Shepherd’s Life blends memoir and natural history in a reflective portrait of the South Wiltshire Downs. Through vivid descriptions of Salisbury Plain, rural customs, and encounters with shepherds and bird-scarers, William Henry Hudson captures the...

A Terrible Secret is a gripping Victorian novel of mystery and emotional suspense. When a concealed truth from the past threatens to surface, lives become bound by fear, love, and deception. A young woman struggles to protect those she cares for while...

A Ward of the Golden Gate is a compelling novella by Bret Harte that blends romance, social critique, and frontier drama. Set in California during the Gold Rush era, the story follows Constance Maynard, a young woman raised in the refined East but...

Abner Daniel centers on a rural Southern family strained by ambition and risky financial choices. Alfred Bishop’s obsession with land speculation threatens his household, pitting wealth against responsibility as his wife and son fear ruin. The arrival...

"Active Service" whisks readers away on a journey of courage, conflict, and the pursuit of love amidst the backdrop of war. Stephen Crane masterfully intertwines the tale of a young correspondent, thrust into the throes of the Greco-Turkish conflict,...

Afoot in England chronicles William Henry Hudson’s wandering journeys through the English countryside, celebrating travel guided by curiosity rather than guidebooks. Walking and cycling through villages and fields, he discovers unexpected beauty, from...

Ann Boyd centers on a proud, independent woman shunned by her Southern community after a long-past scandal. Publicly humiliated at church by Brother Bazemore, Ann faces gossip, betrayal, and isolation with fierce resolve. Haunted by her history with...

This esoteric biography by G. R. S. Mead explores the life and teachings of Apollonius of Tyana, a 1st-century Greek philosopher, mystic, and wonder-worker often compared to Jesus in early Christian and occult traditions. Drawing from ancient sources...

Bel Ami by Guy de Maupassant is a scathing portrait of ambition, corruption, and seduction in late 19th-century Paris. The novel follows Georges Duroy, a charming yet unscrupulous opportunist who rises from poverty to fame and fortune through...

Set in ancient Judea during the time of Jesus Christ, Ben-Hur follows the dramatic journey of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince betrayed and condemned to slavery by his childhood friend, now Roman tribune Messala. After years of suffering, Judah returns...

Set in ancient Judea during the time of Jesus Christ, Ben-Hur follows the dramatic journey of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince betrayed and condemned to slavery by his childhood friend, now Roman tribune Messala. After years of suffering, Judah returns...

In "Boyhood," Leo Tolstoy continues the journey of Nikolai Irtenev, guiding readers through the formative years of youth as Nikolai encounters the complexities of growing up. With the backdrop of the Russian countryside, Nikolai's experiences mold his...

Business Etiquette by Richard Duffy is a practical guide to professional behavior in the modern workplace. Offering clear, actionable advice, the book covers essential topics such as communication, meetings, dining etiquette, email manners, and...

Business Etiquette by Richard Duffy is a practical guide to professional behavior in the modern workplace. Offering clear, actionable advice, the book covers essential topics such as communication, meetings, dining etiquette, email manners, and...

In "Captains Courageous," Rudyard Kipling tells the riveting tale of Harvey Cheyne Jr., a spoiled, wealthy boy who is washed overboard from a luxury ocean liner and rescued by fishermen off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Under the stern yet...

"Childhood," the first in Tolstoy's autobiographical trilogy, ushers readers into the tender world of young Nikolai, navigating the joys and sorrows of his early years. Through Nikolai's eyes, we experience the purity of first friendships, the sting...

Clarence is a lesser-known but engaging novel by Bret Harte that explores themes of identity, class, and moral dilemmas in post-Civil War America. The story follows Clarence Dermott, a young man of humble origins who discovers he is the heir to a vast...

In Condensed Novels: New Burlesques , Bret Harte offers a witty and playful collection of satirical summaries of well-known 19th-century novels, condensed into humorous, exaggerated sketches. With sharp irony and clever parody, Harte lampoons the...

Count Magnus and Other Ghost Stories by M.R. James is a chilling collection of supernatural tales that redefined the modern ghost story. Featuring scholarly protagonists and eerie antiquarian discoveries, the stories blend subtle horror with...

Dixie Hart tells the story of a spirited young woman balancing farm life, family duties, and personal ambitions in a tight-knit rural community. Amid small-town gossip, romantic entanglements, and societal expectations, Dixie’s resilience and...

In Europe and the Faith, Hilaire Belloc presents a sweeping historical and cultural analysis of Europe’s deep-rooted connection to Christianity, particularly Catholicism. Arguing that the Christian faith is the foundation of European identity, Belloc...

"Family Happiness" unfolds the intimate narrative of Masha, a young woman whose journey into love begins with the thrill of romance with Sergei, a friend of her late father. As their relationship evolves from ardent love to marriage, Tolstoy delves...