A fabulous gem is looted from a sacred Hindu shrine furing the siege of an Indian city. With his dying breath one of the shrine's guardians tells colonel John Herncastle that the Moonstone will hav…
The moonstone is the first English detective novel and one of the best. It tells of an ancient and valuable diamond which has always brought disaster to its owner. Rachel Verinder's uncle gives her…
Only the Woman in White knows the truth of Laura Fairlie's cruel husband. Can Walter Hartright discover the terrible secret? From the moment Walter meets this mysterious woman, his future and that …
Once I'm on my feet, I realize escape might not be so simple. Panic begins to set in. I can't stay here. Flight is essential. But I can't let my fear show. Winning means fame and fortune. Losi…
Who are the British? This book will tell you about their lives, TV programmes, business, family life, pets - and the food. This is a book about real people and real life in Britain today.