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Twelve Stories and a Dream

by H. G. Wells

Published: 1903-01-01. 73,685 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

We slip through a dozen strange tales and one lingering vision: anxious clerks bargaining with fate, lovers warped by time, cursed objects, alien visitations and nightmares that refuse to end. Blending satire, romance and quiet horror, each story nudges reality sideways, hinting that the everyday world is far less solid than it seems.

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Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Published: 1907-01-01. 88,415 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A charming and witty tale of unexpected romance, it follows two very different individuals whose paths cross in surprising ways. Through humor, misunderstandings, and heartfelt moments, the story explores love, social manners, and the delicate dance of human connection.

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The Adventures of Elizabeth in RĂĽgen

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Published: 1904-01-01. 77,071 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A young woman embarks on a charming and introspective journey through the island of RĂĽgen. Along the way, she discovers beauty, friendship, and the subtle joys and lessons of travel, self-discovery, and personal growth.

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Vera

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Published: 1921-01-01. 79,441 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

After her father’s death, sheltered young Lucy impulsively marries Everard Wemyss, a charismatic widower old enough to be her father. Their Riviera honeymoon soon gives way to claustrophobic dread in his English country house, where the memory of his first wife, Vera—who fell to her death from an upper window—still dominates every corner.

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In the Mountains

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Published: 1920-01-01. 59,122 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A young woman retreats to the mountains to escape society and find solitude, reflection, and freedom. Through encounters with nature, local people, and her own thoughts, she discovers humor, insight, and the quiet joys of independent living.

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Penelope's Progress

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1898-01-01. 59,049 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen

Three witty American friends decamp to the Scottish Highlands, turning sketchbook notes into misadventures: lodging scrapes, stern kirk mornings, peat fires, rainy picnics, and courtly—if confusing—romances. With barbed charm and generous heart, the narrator discovers how pride, poetry, and hospitality reshape her notions of love, class, and home.

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The Girl and the Kingdom

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1915-01-01. 9,150 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen

In a wind-swept New England village, a bright, stubborn girl dreams up a tiny “kingdom” of everyday mercies—sharing meals, mending quarrels, and coaxing lonely hearts back into the circle. When gossip and pride threaten her fragile commonwealth, she must risk comfort and reputation to prove that courage, kindness, and a little mischief can change a town.

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The Time Machine

by H. G. Wells

Published: 1895-01-01. 32,872 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

An eccentric inventor hurtles into Earth’s far future and finds a sunlit Eden of childlike Eloi, hunted at night by the subterranean Morlocks. Searching for his stolen machine, he descends into tunnels of industry and hunger, glimpses the world’s dying seas, and races home with a stark warning about comfort, class, and how progress can devour its makers.

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The Flag-Raising

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1907-01-01. 16,226 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

In a one-room schoolhouse, a spirited teacher and her mischievous pupils plan the village’s first flag-raising. Pranks collide with pride as shy singers, stubborn selectmen, and a reformed scamp pull together for the ceremony. Laughter, scrapes, and a swelling hymn turn a simple pole into a promise—and a small town into a community.

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A Village Stradivarius

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1904-01-01. 14,131 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Inspirational

In a quiet New England village, a gifted young violin maker crafts instruments of unmatched beauty in his humble workshop. Living in poverty, his genius echoes a legendary master. As whispers of his talent spread, tempting offers of fame test his solitary devotion. This tender tale of passion and sacrifice explores the enduring power of art and the choice between quiet craft and worldly acclaim.

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Mother Carey's Chickens

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1911-01-01. 73,007 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

In a warm New England home, a brave widow and her spirited children face hardship with humor, courage, and love. Through trials, laughter, and the kindness of strangers, they learn that true wealth lies not in money, but in family, friendship, and the steadfast hope that brightens even the darkest days.

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Penelope's Experiences in Scotland

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1900-01-01. 59,444 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Three plucky American friends journey north of the border, swapping London fog for heathered hills, ruined castles, and curling mists. Their sketchbook of mishaps—wayward guides, bracing kirk sermons, baffling dialects, and unexpected suitors—becomes a warm, witty love letter to Scotland, where friendship deepens, pride softens, and romance steals in like a Highland breeze.

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Penelope's English Experiences

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1900-01-01. 31,222 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Three American friends cross the Atlantic in search of cathedrals, teacups, and a dash of romance, only to discover that English manners are as tricky as London fog. Between mishaps in hotels, misunderstandings with suitors, and delightfully sharp observations, a witty traveler chronicles how curiosity—and a stubbornly hopeful heart—turns every faux pas into adventure.

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New Chronicles of Rebecca

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1907-01-01. 61,573 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen

Returning to her beloved village, a spirited young girl faces the trials of growing up with wit, heart, and imagination. Through small triumphs, mischief, and moments of deep insight, she learns that kindness, courage, and dreams can turn ordinary life into something extraordinary.

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The Diary of a Goose Girl

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1902-01-01. 18,968 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

An American abroad takes a summer post herding geese on an English farm, keeping a sprightly diary of mud-splashed lessons, quarrelsome ganders, and neighbors who trade gossip like currency. Between market-days and May-day revels she finds unexpected pride in honest work—and a tender romance that waddles into her path—discovering how a small village can enlarge a heart.

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The Enchanted April

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Published: 1922-01-01. 79,962 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

Four strangers, each starved for warmth and kindness, escape a gray London spring by renting a medieval Italian castle above the sea. Under wisteria and sunlit terraces, marriages are tested, illusions shed, and improbable friendships take root. In the enchanted light of April, desire softens into hope, and hard hearts learn to open.

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Ladies-In-Waiting

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1910-01-01. 53,862 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A charming and insightful tale of young women navigating society, friendship, and personal growth. Through humor, romance, and thoughtful observation, it explores manners, aspirations, and the delicate balance of character and ambition in their everyday lives.

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The Village Watch-Tower

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1895-01-01. 42,433 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Educational

From the window of a hilltop cottage, a lonely woman watches the life of a New England village unfold—loves begun at the gate, quarrels patched on the road, secrets whispered at the post office. In gossip, laughter, and small sorrows, she discovers how deeply she belongs to the people she only observes, and how they shape her heart.

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Christine

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Published: 1914-01-01. 51,558 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Told through heartfelt letters, this moving story follows a young woman studying abroad as she witnesses the world on the brink of war. Her observations of culture, love, and loss paint a vivid picture of innocence challenged by the harsh realities of a changing Europe.

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Christopher and Columbus

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Published: 1919-01-01. 117,994 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Two spirited twin sisters, stranded far from home at the outbreak of war, embark on a daring adventure across continents. With wit, charm, and unshakable optimism, they navigate new friendships, cultural clashes, and the search for belonging in a world turned upside down.

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