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  • The Wrong Box

    An Inheritance and an Unclaimed Body

    A tontine has come down to two elderly brothers who between them can barely manage a staircase, and then a railway accident leaves a nephew with a body, a barrel and every reason not to report either. Stevenson wrote it with his stepson Lloyd Osbourne, who produced a draft that Stevenson then rewrote entirely. The preface admits the whole thing is judicious levity and that one of the authors is ... Leer más

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  • Infatuation

    The Making of a Wilful Girl

    Phyllis Ladd, only daughter of a railway president, loses her mother at twelve and grows up her widowed father's closest companion — until she falls headlong for an actor, Adair, whose face she cannot get out of her mind. The infatuation sets father against daughter, and it takes a good-natured dramatist, Rolls Reece, to bring the two men to shake hands. Lloyd Osbourne was Stevenson's stepson and ... Leer más

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  • The Wrecker (Mobi Classics)

    The Wrecker (1892) is a novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson in collaboration with his stepson Lloyd Osbourne. The story revolves around the abandoned wreck of the Flying Scud at Midway Island. Clues in a stamp collection are used to track down the missing crew and solve the mystery. It is only in the last chapter that different story elements become linked. Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free ... Leer más

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  • The Wrong Box (Mobi Classics)

    The Wrong Box is a black comedy novel co-written by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne, first published in 1889. The story is about the last two remaining survivors of a tontine, who also happen to be brothers. The book is notable for being the first of three novels that Stevenson co-wrote with Osbourne, who was his stepson. The second was The Wrecker (1892) and The Ebb-Tide (1894) was the ... Leer más

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  • The Wrecker

    "The Wrecker" is set in the late 19th century and features a complex and episodic plot. The story follows the adventures of two main characters, Loudon Dodd, an American attorney, and James Pinkerton, a detective. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the landscapes and seafaring adventures, as well as its exploration of themes such as greed, ambition, and moral choices.The title "The ... Leer más

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  • The Wrong Box

    The story revolves around the Tontine, a financial arrangement in which a group of people invests money, and the last surviving member of the group inherits the entire fortune. In this case, the Tontine was set up by two brothers, Joseph and Masterman Finsbury, and several other people. However, due to a clerical error, the brothers are mistakenly believed to be dead, and their nephew, Morris, ... Leer más

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  • Heart

    In "Heart," the story likely revolves around a central character who experiences a psychological or moral dilemma. The title suggests that the narrative may explore themes related to emotions, morality, or the human condition.The plot may unfold through a series of events or encounters that challenge the protagonist's beliefs, values, or sense of self. As the story progresses, the protagonist may ... Leer más

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  • Daddy's Girl

    The story revolves around Joyce Lavillotte, a young girl deeply attached to her father, Colonel Lavillotte. After the Colonel's death, Joyce is sent to live with her Aunt Henrietta in England. Adjusting to life without her father proves challenging for Joyce, but she begins to find her place in her new surroundings, forming friendships and experiencing various adventures along the way. The novel ... Leer más

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  • The Torrents of Spring

    The novella tells the story of Dimitry Sanin, a young Russian who travels to Frankfurt and becomes involved in a passionate love affair with a beautiful young woman named Gemma Roselli. Their relationship is tumultuous and intense, marked by conflicts and misunderstandings.Set against the backdrop of Europe, particularly in Germany and Italy, "The Torrents of Spring" explores themes of love, ... Leer más

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  • The Closed Book Concerning the Secret of the Borgias

    In "The Closed Book," Le Queux likely weaves a tale of intrigue and mystery centered around the infamous Borgia family of Renaissance Italy. The novel probably explores secrets, conspiracies, and the pursuit of hidden knowledge, drawing readers into a plot filled with suspense and unexpected twists.Le Queux's writing style typically features intricate plots, atmospheric settings, and characters ... Leer más

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  • The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 19

    The Swanston Edition of Stevenson's works is a comprehensive collection of his writings, compiled and edited by friends and literary executors after his death. Volume VII is one of the volumes in this edition, featuring a selection of Stevenson's works, likely including a mix of his fiction, essays, and other writings. The specific contents of this volume may vary depending on the edition and the ... Leer más

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