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A World of Differences
Emma tries to reconcile her father to the unaccountable tastes of his nearest and dearest.
by Jane Austen 1775-1817
The Train of a Life
In Charles Dickens’s tale set around Mugby Junction, a man sees his life flash by like a ghostly train.
by Charles Dickens 1812-1870
Wild Goose Chase
Sir Walter Scott warned that schoolchildren must not expect to be entertained all the time.
by Sir Walter Scott 1771-1832
A Curious Incident
Sherlock Holmes has been engaged to find a missing thoroughbred, but seems more interested in some lame sheep and an idle dog.
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 1859-1930
A Solemn Duty
Monsieur St Aubert falls seriously ill on a walking tour with his daughter Emily, and before the end asks an unexpected favour.
by Ann Radcliffe 1764-1823
The (Fairly) Honest Lawyer
Andre-Louis Moreau lives for vengeance on the master swordsman who killed his friend.
by Rafael Sabatini 1875-1950