Classic Fiction Books
Classic Fiction Books
A Moonlit Path of Madness
GRIEF HAUNTS HER EVERY STEPInheriting a family heirloom in the form of an antique clock with a broken moon dial as well as a seaside house in Wales, Grace Morgan mourns the loss of her mother and dreads the manifestation of a family curse that threatens to lay claim to her and everything she holds dear.
Set around the turn of the 20th century, A Moonlit Path of Madness traces Grace's journey from the United States to the distant parish of Newport on the West Wales coast. Partly epistolary a
R 467,44
A Marriage at Sea
Illustrated with beautiful chapter headings that match the book cover!
This rollicking high seas adventure from William Clark Russell combines the best of both worlds: plenty of the kind of thrilling nautical near-misses, clashes, and hijinks that the author is known for, plus a subplot of blooming romance that is sure to tug at the heartstrings of even the most jaded reader.
As part of our mission to publish great works of literary fiction and nonfiction, Sheba Blake Publishing Corp. i
R 383,63
A Man of Business
Illustrated with beautiful chapter headings that match the book cover!
Though a relatively short story, "A Man of Business" is an important component of Honore de Balzac's vast story cycle The Human Comedy, involving many of the recurring characters from the series and tying up a number of loose ends. As a fete thrown at the home of his mistress begins to wind down, Cardot invites the lingering merrymakers to settle around the table and begins telling a story about a clever debt-collection
R 241,99
A Little Book of Christmas
Illustrated with beautiful chapter headings that match the book cover!
Renowned journalist and essayist John Kendrick Bangs worked at the helm of many of the most important news magazines of his day -- and all the while, he was submitting his own short humor pieces, poems, and other blurbs to mass-market publications, often anonymously or using a pen name. This holiday-themed collection brings together some of Bangs' finest work, and it's sure to bring some festive cheer to you and yours.
R 253,32
A Kentucky Cardinal
Illustrated with beautiful chapter headings that match the book cover!
Though the American South played an important role in contributing to the country's culture, it wasn't until the mid-nineteenth century that a distinctly Southern literary voice began to emerge. Kentucky-based author James Lane Allen's gift for description and unforgettable characters helped him rise to prominence among the "local color" literary movement in the South, and his prodigious talents are on full display in th
R 276,91
A Far Country
Illustrated with beautiful chapter headings that match the book cover!
Though American author Winston Churchill often focused on historical events as inspiration for his novels, his later work more often explored the way that events conspired to shape his characters' opinions and values. In A Far Country, protagonist Hugh Paret enters his career as a corporate lawyer full of high-minded ideals, but begins to change his outlook as he gains experience in the business world.
As part of our
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A Pair of Blue Eyes : The Love Triangle of a Young Woman - A Battle Between her Heart, her Mind and The Expectations of Those Around Her
A Pair of Blue Eyes describes the love triangle of a young woman, Elfride Swancourt, and her two suitors from very different backgrounds.
Stephen Smith is a socially inferior but ambitious young man who adores her and with whom she shares a country background.
Henry Knight is the respectable, established, older man who represents London society.
Although the two are friends, Knight is not aware of Smith's previous liaison with Elfride.
Elfride finds herself caught in a battle be
R 553,68
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Illustrated with beautiful chapter headings that match the book cover!
In Mark Twain's 1889 novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Hank Morgan awakes from a blow to the head only to find that he has been mysteriously transported back in time. It is early medieval England, the time of King Arthur and Hank is taken to the Camelot castle by a Knight of the King's. Ridiculed for his funny manner and dress sense, and sentenced to burn at the stake, Hank recovers through an incredible
R 497,86
A College Girl
Illustrated with beautiful chapter headings that match the book cover!
Darsie's humdrum life takes a left turn when an ailing elderly aunt invites her to move in. Along the way, Darsie becomes fast friends with an upper-crust family in town, leading to many madcap adventures. After her aunt passes away, Darsie finds out that she has inherited enough money to attend college. She embarks on a life-changing experience at school -- and in love.
As part of our mission to publish great works
R 430,84
1950s-1960s Fable
The story begins in the 1950s with two children, Tom and Cara, who live with their foster parents on a 12-acre farm in South Jersey. They are taught to help out on the farm, while pursuing their own interests and going to to school. Then, the children move to the North Shore of Staten Island with their birth parents -- adjusting to parents with different rules and different values, making new friends, and participating in urban street games like stick ball and jump rope. Interspersed in the nar
R 403,97
1950s-1960s Fable
The story begins in the 1950s with two children, Tom and Cara, who live with their foster parents on a 12-acre farm in South Jersey. They are taught to help out on the farm, while pursuing their own interests and going to to school. Then, the children move to the North Shore of Staten Island with their birth parents -- adjusting to parents with different rules and different values, making new friends, and participating in urban street games like stick ball and jump rope. Interspersed in the nar
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1984
THE AUTHORATITIVE TEXT
"It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen."
The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, led by Big Brother. Mass surveillance is everything and The Thought Police ensure no individual thinking is allowed.
Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history. But Winston dreams of freedom, and of rebellion. It is here that
R 235,00
A Game of Snakes and Ladders
A novel, first published in 1938, and re-published with revisions in 1955.
R 376,43
A Christmas Carol : Being a Ghost Story of Christmas
Do you want to read A Christmas Carol? If so then keep reading...
A Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published in London by Chapman & Hall on 19 December 1843. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim. Carol tells the story of a bitter old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation into a gentler, kindlier man after visitations by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come.
R 301,60
A bord et a terre
Je suis ne dans une vallee assez voisine de la mer. Mon pere avait ete marin dans sa jeunesse, et mes souvenirs les plus anciens se rattachent a l'histoire de ses aventures et a l'interet qu'elles m'inspiraient. Il avait servi dans la guerre de la revolution. Entre autres scenes auxquelles il assista ...
R 491,84
A Christmas Carol (Legend Classics)
"No space of regret can make amends for one life's opportunity misused"
A Christmas Carol is one of the most beloved and heart-warming Christmas tales of all time. Ebenezer Scrooge is a greedy and unsympathetic man who has no time for Christmas.
R 199,00
A Christmas Carol (annotated) : unabridged edition with introduction and commentary
A Christmas Carol in Prose is a novelette by Charles Dickens, first published in 1843; the first edition was illustrated by John Leech. A Christmas Carol tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an old miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.
R 431,65
A Christmas Carol
Originally published in 1843, A Christmas Carol is still considered one of the most beloved stories ever written. It has inspired countless films, book adaptations and most importantly, helped nurture the Christmas spirit each holiday season. This edition contains the all-new, original story "The Tale of Mrs. Cratchit" by Lisa Shambrook.
R 230,71
A Christmas Miracle At Longbourn : A Pride And Prejudice Variation
When Georgiana Darcy runs away from home to search for George Wickham, her brother sets off in hot pursuit. Finding her in the company of Elizabeth Bennet confounds Darcy completely. Trapped at Longbourn when Georgiana falls ill, Elizabeth and Darcy must resolve their differences and get to the truth.
R 401,64
A Christmas Carol in Easy Reading Verse
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is arguably the most dearly loved Christmas story ever written - a favourite with the whole family. Whether you are one of the many fans of the story or possibly even new to the tale - you will surely enjoy this adaptation written in fast moving, light-hearted verse. Author Richard Cuddington, who has already adapted The Complete Works of Shakespeare and Chaucer's Canterbury Tales into fun filled, narrative verse, now applies his rhythmic style to this famous
R 263,79
489 : a short story about forgiveness
Loaded with plot twists and surprises, this short story delivers a powerful message about forgiveness and how our life affects other people, even those we don't know. The book is widely endorsed by therapists and ministry leaders because it helps the reader to be set free from the bondage of unforgiveness.
R 144,13
A Christmas Carol
Tells the story of solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by the three ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, has been adapted into countless film and stage versions and is today the most famous and loved of all Christmas tales.
R 330,00
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Both an insight into James Joyce's life and childhood, this novel is about sexual awakening, religious rebellion and the essential search for voice and meaning that every nascent artist must face in order to fully come into themselves.
R 185,00