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Frank and his men were in the tunnel. The train slowed down and stopped.
Frank quickly climbed up. He opened the lock on the door of the guard’s van. He threw down the bags of money.
‘Move quickly,’ he said to his men. “We haven’t much time.’
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Sherlock Holmes is an extriordinary man, and for a number of years I have been this extraordinary man’s assistant. I have worked with him on many cases, and I have always written about these cases when we have finished our investigations.
From time to time, I publish these records, and this book contains four of them.
Why does an old builder leave all his money to a young lawyer?
Who gives a government document to enemy spies? How is a young man tricked into taking a new job? What can a foreign king do when a beautiful woman from his past appears?
Who can answer all these questions? Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson, of course, in these four short stories about the famous detective.
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Sometimes I wake up at night. I can hear the sea around Treasure Island. I can hear the voice of Long John Silver’s parrot calling – “Pieces of eight! Pieces of eight!” ›
Jim Hawkins tells the story of the journey on the ship, the Hispaniola, to Treasure Island. And he tells of the battle with the pirates to get Captain Flint’s gold.
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THE VIRGIN AND THE GIPSY
When a handsome gipsy visits the home of Yvette Saywell, it will change the way she sees herself and her life, forever.
THE LOVELY LADY
Pauline lives with her son Robert and her niece Ciss, in a beautiful house. One day Ciss hears Pauline talking to herself, and learns of secrets which will change all their lives.
THE ROCKING HORSE WINNER
Hester has a husband, a fine house and three beautiful children, but she isn’t happy. She needs money. Then Hester’s son Paul discovers a strange way to answer his mother’s wishes.
LOVE AMONG THE HAYSTACKS
Two brothers, Geoffrey and Maurice, are both in love with Paula. The situation leads to unhappiness and fighting. Then one rainy night, a woman called Lydia enters Geoffrey’s life.
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The stranger arrived early in February, on a day of cold wind and snow. He walked over the hill from Bramblehurst railway station, carrying a small bag. He was wearing black gloves, and a long coat, and he was covered from head to foot. His hat hid his face and you could only see the shiny pink end of his nose.
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Emma is one of Jane Austen’s most charming and witty novels, first published in 1815. The story follows Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy, clever, and somewhat spoiled young woman who, out of boredom and confidence in her matchmaking skills, meddles in the romantic lives of those around her.
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Agnes Gray is a deeply human and realistic novel written by Anne Brontë, the youngest of the Brontë sisters. Published in 1847, the story follows the life of Agnes, a young governess of humble origins who, out of financial necessity, enters the world of the English aristocracy as an educator for the children of wealthy families. Narrated in the first person, the work sincerely and delicately portrays the emotional and moral difficulties Agnes faces: silent abuse, loneliness, and the struggle to preserve her dignity and faith amid the arrogance and selfishness of her workers.
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The robber is waking up,’ a voice says.
There are lots of police in the bank. There is a policewoman in front of me. I’m lying on the floor near the empty safe. My hands are tied with rope.
‘I’m not a robber,’ I say. I’m a private detective.’ But next morning the newspapers say:
SAMUEL ARRESTED. IS PRIVATE DETECTIVE A BANK ROBBER?
RAIDERS ESCAPE. PRIVATE DETECTIVE LOSES HIS JOB.
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1672 – The Netherlands. It is a dangerous time.
People are fighting in the streets.
Cornelius loves two things. He loves tulips and he loves beautiful Rosa.
Cornelius wants to win the prize. The prize for the first black tulip flower in The Netherlands. But Cornelius has enemies. His enemies put him in prison. He is going to die.
Will Cornelius grow the first black tulip?
Will Prince William save Cornelius?
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