The Secret of the Old Mansion

Romance

I was once the heiress to the Solomon empire, but after it crumbled, I became the "charity case" ward of the wealthy Hyde family. For years, I lived in their shadows, clinging to the promise that Anson Hyde would always be my protector. That promise shattered when Anson walked into the ballroom with Claudine Chapman on his arm. Claudine was the girl who had spent years making my life a living hell, and now Anson was announcing their engagement to the world. The humiliation was instant. Guests sneered at my cheap dress, and a waiter intentionally sloshed champagne over me, knowing I was a nobody. Anson didn't even look my way; he was too busy whispering possessively to his new fiancée. I was a ghost in my own home, watching my protector celebrate with my tormentor. The betrayal burned. I realized I wasn't a ward; I was a pawn Anson had kept on a shelf until he found a better trade. I had no money, no allies, and a legal trust fund that Anson controlled with a flick of his wrist. Fleeing to the library, I stumbled into Dallas Koch-a titan of industry and my best friend's father. He was a wall of cold, absolute power that even the Hydes feared. "Marry me," I blurted out, desperate to find a shield Anson couldn't climb. Dallas didn't laugh. He pulled out a marriage agreement and a heavy fountain pen. "Sign," he commanded, his voice a low rumble. "But if you walk out that door with me, you never go back." I signed my name, trading my life for the only man dangerous enough to keep me safe.

Romance

The cold breeze in my face, clinging tightly to my bare arms. My arms wrapped around my torso in an attempt to keep me warm. Tears streaming down my face as memories of Harry's cruel betrayal flood my mind. Of all days, he chose my birthday to hurt me. My red pumps creating a gentle click sound wi

Modern

In the heart of the enigmatic town of Ravenwood, where secrets and mysteries have a way of lingering like shadows in the night, the Midnight Detectives emerge as unsung heroes. "Ebon Heart: Chronicles of the Midnight Detectives" is a thrilling tale of adventure, mystery, and the enduring power of se

Fantasy

"Step into the enigmatic world of Ravenwood's haunting mansion, where secrets lie in wait and betrayal lurks in every shadow. In this gripping murder mansion mystery, Detective Emily Kingston is called to investigate the gruesome murder of wealthy philanthropist Arthur Sinclair. With a motley crew o

Literature

The Lure of Old London by Sophie Cole

Literature

This widely praised novel marks the beginning of the period in which Virginia-born writer Ellen Glasgow began to fully flourish, producing the finest works of her literary career. Set in southern Virginia, The Miller of Old Church follows two emblems of the rising middle class as they pursue their a

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Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields_.

Literature

Pioneers of the Old Southwest by Constance Lindsay Skinner

Literature

The Old Man of the Mountain by Herbert Strang

Billionaires

Teresa is a journalist who becomes involved in an unsolved crime and only she can unmask the culprit of her sister's death. Failing to find justice, she infiltrates herself into the place where Marie was last seen. That mansion is not just any place. The lair of Daemon, Collin and Eduard, the three

Modern

The Old Curiosity Shop is a novel by Charles Dickens. The plot follows the life of Nell Trent and her grandfather, both residents of The Old Curiosity Shop in London. The Old Curiosity Shop was one of two novels (the other being Barnaby Rudge) which Dickens published along with short stories in h

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The author desires to acknowledge the courtesy of Messrs T. H. Parker Brothers of Whitcomb Street, W.C., for allowing him to reproduce the illustrations mentioned on many of the pages of this book; as also the P. & O. Steam Navigation Company for permission to reproduce the old painting of the S

Literature

The Romance of an Old Fool by Roswell Martin Field

Literature

Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) was a prolific British writer and journalist.  Bennett is popular for fiction such as The Old Wives' Tale and also for non-fiction works such as How to Live on 24 Hours a Day and Mental Efficiency.  This edition of The Old Adam: A Story of Adventure includes a table of con

Romance

Patricia Rodriguez is a young lady who never excepted her family to have such deep secrets. When the secrets of her family are revealed, the unthinkable happens.

Romance

Stella means, "The star of the whole world." Cassiopeia Stella has everything she wants. Money, beauty, fame, and intelligence. She's the brightest star of her family, she's the lucky charm of her family. Everyone wants her, everyone admires her personality, everyone loves her. Everyone wants to be

Young Adult

Adrian Blackwell, a self-made billionaire and tech magnate, is the epitome of success. But behind his sprawling empire lies a labyrinth of secrets. Tied to an elite clandestine group known as The Concord, Adrian's rise to power came at a steep cost-one that demands absolute loyalty and unwavering

Literature

In 1905, meticulous researcher, astute observer, and wonderful writer, George Wharton James, published his 25-year study of the 21 California Missions. Of the dozens of that era’s popular Mission books, In and Out of the Old Missions of California remains a valued resource for those interested in th

Literature

The Life Story of an Old Rebel by John Denvir

Literature

They seem to have built their fort and their little settlement within it about five hundred feet farther down stream and some distance back from the shore. It was in the form of a triangle and had an area of about an acre. Its entire site has been generally supposed to be washed away, but the recent

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The Old Curiosity Shop is a novel by Charles Dickens. The plot follows the life of Nell Trent and her grandfather, both residents of The Old Curiosity Shop in London. The Old Curiosity Shop was one of two novels (the other being Barnaby Rudge) which Dickens published along with short stories in h