When a young woman decides to travel from New York to north-western Canada to see her mother she never expects to have the adventure of a lifetime. She falls in love with a local trapper but trouble rears its head when a rival fur trader decides he wants her for her... Lees meer.
The long envelope inclosed something crisp and firm that immediately suggested bank notes. Madame Storey has taught me to notice such things. The messenger who brought it required a receipt in her own hand. After I had handed him his receipt and returned to my employer... Lees meer.
Sandra Cassells a rich widow has set up a home for ex-convicts but her good intentions create a boiling cauldron of trouble as passion jealousy and manipulation lead to murder. Amos Lee Mappin has no difficulty finding suspects and motives-and it quickly becomes o... Lees meer.
When hard times were at their hardest it was customary for the newspapers to say that Horace Laghet had all the money in the country. His name was on every lip the least of his doings and sayings constituted front-page stuff. He first came into prominence during the pa... Lees meer.
Jack Chanty is a young man who romans the countryside in his river raft singing songs. Then one day he meets a young woman and things change for him.... Lees meer.
A Duet with an Occasional Chorus is a novel by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle published in 1899. The novel features the story of a happily married couple which is threatened by a previous lover of the husband. Also the novel tells the adventures of a young c... Lees meer.
The novel likely follows the adventures of its protagonists as they navigate the rugged and untamed wilderness of the Far Northwest region of North America. Set against the backdrop of the wilderness the story may involve themes of survival exploration and the challe... Lees meer.
In The Woman from Outside On Swan River the story likely revolves around a woman who comes from outside the community of Swan River which may be a small town or rural area. The arrival of the woman may disrupt the status quo and stir up intrigue or conflict among... Lees meer.
Mr. Amos Lee Mappin was breakfasting by the fire in the immense living room of his apartment. With the steam heat a fire was not in the least necessary but he enjoyed it. The date was November 4th. During the pleasant fall days it was Lee s habit to turn off the stea... Lees meer.
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have... Lees meer.
Fin Corveth s friend Nick is robbed and an emerald locket is stolen. Murder soon follows and the only clue to motive is a folded piece of blank paper. Dark clouds are gathering and threaten to envelope Nick s young ward Mariula. Fin brings in mystery writer Amos Lee... Lees meer.
Madame Storey is one of the most interesting as well as one of the most original characters in detective fiction. Her profession as she would prefer to put it is solving other people s problems. She is a friend to every troubled soul. She works through her knowledge o... Lees meer.
