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  • The House of a Thousand Candles

    Originally published in 1906, a classic romantic thriller about a man who must live in a remote house in rural Indiana to receive his inheritance.In order to inherit his grandfather's fortune, a man must stay one year in the eccentric old man's isolated mansion. If he succeeds, the entirety of the estate is his. If he doesn't, everything goes to a young woman, whom the will forbids him to marry ... Read more

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  • The House of a Thousand Candles (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. An Indiana Estate Mystery of Inheritance, Secret Passages, Gothic Intrigue, and Romantic Suspense

    The House of a Thousand Candles is a deftly constructed romance of mystery in which inheritance, architecture, and secrecy converge around the enigmatic Glenarm estate. Nicholson blends Gothic atmosphere with the brisk plotting of early twentieth-century popular fiction: locked rooms, cryptic messages, hidden passages, and nocturnal disturbances are set against a distinctly American landscape. Its ... Read more

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  • Rosalind at Red Gate

    Mr. Nicholson has scored another great success with Rosalind at Red Gate, in which once again we visit the locality of The House of a Thousand Candles.In this new story he has written a buoyant romance even more fascinating, witty and charming than its famous predecessors. ... Read more

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  • Style and the Man

    AT the word style the critics at once sit up and take notice. We are all sensitive to style; we either like to drift with an easy, lazy current, or we prefer to fight a turbulent, resisting tide; we enjoy contemplating the moonlight upon tranquil waters, or we find our greatest pleasure in watching the ruffian billows breaking against rough shores. These are largely matters of temperament or of ... Read more

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  • The Valley of Democracy

    "The Valley of Democracy" by Meredith Nicholson is a compelling exploration of American society and its democratic ideals. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing nation, the narrative delves into the lives of its characters, who embody the struggles and aspirations of the time. Nicholson's keen observations and rich character development provide readers with a vivid portrayal of the ... Read more

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  • Rosalind at Red Gate

    The story follows the adventures of the protagonist, Rosalind, who finds herself at Red Gate, a large and enigmatic estate. The narrative is filled with intrigue as Rosalind uncovers secrets about the estate and its inhabitants. The plot typically involves a mix of romantic entanglements, mysterious occurrences, and the protagonist's quest to unravel the truth behind the mysteries surrounding Red ... Read more

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  • The Madness of May

    In "The Madness of May," the story likely revolves around themes of love, desire, and societal expectations. The title suggests a sense of unpredictability or irrationality, and the novel may explore the ways in which human emotions can lead to unexpected outcomes.The plot may follow the experiences of the protagonist as they navigate through the complexities of relationships and personal desires. ... Read more

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  • THE HOPE OF HAPPINESS

    Nicholson's novels often revolved around themes of romance, adventure, and social issues of his time. He was recognized for his storytelling ability and his knack for weaving together engaging narratives with elements of romance and mystery.If "The Hope of Happiness" is indeed a work by Nicholson, it might be a lesser-known or perhaps an unpublished work, as it doesn't correspond to any of his ... Read more

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  • The Valley of Democracy

    “THE great trouble with these fellows down here,” remarked my friend as we left the office of a New York banker—“the trouble with all of ’em is that they forget about the Folks. You noticed that when he asked in his large, patronizing way how things are going out West he didn’t wait for us to answer; he pressed a button and told his secretary to bring in those tables of railroad earnings and to ... Read more

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  • A Reversible Santa Claus

    In "A Reversible Santa Claus," Nicholson presents a whimsical tale about a man named Jimmie Spence who finds himself in possession of a unique and mysterious Santa Claus suit. What makes this Santa Claus suit special is that it is reversible — it can be turned inside out to become a different costume altogether.As the story unfolds, Jimmie Spence discovers the magical properties of the suit and ... Read more

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  • Otherwise Phyllis

    An Indiana Town and Its Unmarried Daughter

    An Indiana girl who reads too much and says what she thinks, in a town that would prefer she did neither. Nicholson wrote the middle west without either mockery or sentiment and this is the lightest of his novels. This edition binds fifty-nine plates of painting with the text, among them works by Millais, Tissot and Frith, and restores and colours its single in-text illustration. ... Read more

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  • The Hoosiers: National Studies in American Letters

    The rise of Indiana as an enlightened commonwealth has been accompanied by phenomena of unusual interest and variety, and whatever contributions the State may make to the total of national achievement in any department of endeavor are to be appraised in the light of her history and development. The origin of the beginners of the State, the influences that wrought upon them, the embarrassments that ... Read more

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