ZBookStore

Books tagged with Fiction[1836 found]

Camille (La Dame aux Camilias) cover Thumb

Camille (La Dame aux Camilias)

by Alexandre Dumas

Published: 1848-01-01. 67,249 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A dazzling Parisian courtesan, radiant yet doomed by illness, captivates a young nobleman with her charm. Their passionate love defies society’s scorn but crumbles under family pressures and her fading health. Set in 19th-century Paris, this heart-wrenching tale of sacrifice and devotion explores the fleeting beauty of love and the cruel cost of societal judgment in a world of glamour and despair.

$1.99


Add to cart
The Three Musketeers cover Thumb

The Three Musketeers

by Alexandre Dumas

Published: 1844-01-01. 234,284 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

An impulsive Gascon youth arrives in Paris with a rusty horse and a head full of glory, and falls in with three swordsmen who drink, brawl, and swear a creed: all for one. Intrigues with a deadly cardinal, a queen’s diamond secret, and a beautiful spy draw them into duels, ambushes, and gallops across France, where friendship is the sharpest blade of all.

$1.99


Add to cart
Ten Years Later cover Thumb

Ten Years Later

by Alexandre Dumas

Published: 1850-01-01. 270,744 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Set a decade after previous adventures, old rivals and allies face new intrigues, challenges, and unexpected twists of fate. Friendship, courage, and cleverness guide the characters through a thrilling tale of suspense, loyalty, and adventure.

$1.99


Add to cart
Mother's Nursery Tales cover Thumb

Mother's Nursery Tales

by Katharine Pyle

Published: 1918-01-01. 66,905 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

A collection of more than thirty classic fairy tales from different lands. Follow the sleeping princess roused by a kiss, Jack conquering giants via beanstalk, and Cinderella's glass slipper miracle. These tales weave magic with lessons on kindness, greed's dangers, and courage. Ideal for bedtime, they ignite imagination and teach values through enchanting stories that delight children and adults.

$1.99


Add to cart
Fairy Tales from Many Lands cover Thumb

Fairy Tales from Many Lands

by Katharine Pyle

Published: 1911-01-01. 48,629 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

A captivating anthology of enchanting stories from diverse cultures, featuring clever heroes, magical creatures, and wondrous adventures. Each tale transports readers to far-off lands, blending imagination, courage, and timeless lessons in a celebration of folklore from around the world.

$1.99


Add to cart
Wonder Tales from Many Lands cover Thumb

Wonder Tales from Many Lands

by Katharine Pyle

Published: 1920-01-01. 60,198 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

Sail from snowbound villages to desert kingdoms in this sparkling treasury of folk tales, where clever princesses, bold youngest sons, and talking beasts outwit giants, dragons, and fate itself. Magic bargains, impossible quests, and surprising twists reveal how courage and kindness can change any world, inviting readers of all ages to explore wonder.

$1.99


Add to cart
Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know cover Thumb

Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1909-01-01. 132,326 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

A collection of enchanting stories designed to spark imagination and delight young readers. Filled with magic, adventure, and timeless lessons, each tale invites children into a world of wonder, curiosity, and moral discovery.

$1.99


Add to cart
The Fairy Ring cover Thumb

The Fairy Ring

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1906-01-01. 167,377 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

Discover a treasury where youngest sons outwit giants, clever girls break wicked spells, and talking beasts remind us what matters. Gathered from many lands and retold with warmth, these tales tumble from hearthside to castle hall, mixing mischief, mercy, and just-right justice. Read aloud or dream alone—each story renews the hope that kindness and courage can change the world.

$1.99


Add to cart
Tales of Laughter cover Thumb

Tales of Laughter

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1908-01-01. 141,555 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

A heartwarming collection of humorous stories that celebrate the quirks, misadventures, and joys of everyday life. With charm and gentle wit, each tale brings laughter and delight while revealing the warmth of human nature.

$1.99


Add to cart
Tales of Folk and Fairies cover Thumb

Tales of Folk and Fairies

by Katharine Pyle

Published: 1919-01-01. 54,472 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

A delightful collection of magical tales where fairies, clever heroes, and enchanted creatures bring wonder and lessons to life. Full of charm and imagination, each story invites readers into a world of whimsy, adventure, and timeless folklore.

$1.99


Add to cart
Under Western Eyes cover Thumb

Under Western Eyes

by Joseph Conrad

Published: 1911-01-01. 113,807 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Politics

In a czarist city of spies and informers, a timid student is coerced into betraying a fiery revolutionary and then driven abroad to face the exiles who trusted him. Torn between cowardice, guilt, and a desperate need to be understood, he stumbles through plots, interrogations, and doomed love, seeking a truth that may destroy him.

$1.99


Add to cart
Wounds in the Rain: War Stories cover Thumb

Wounds in the Rain: War Stories

by Joseph Conrad

Published: 1900-01-01. 73,168 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Action

Amid steamy ports and gunboat patrols in a distant colonial war, sailors, officers, and exiles face ambush, fever, and moral fatigue. Through tense skirmishes, botched missions, and brief flashes of grace, these linked tales expose the hollow heroics of empire and the quiet courage it takes simply to endure and remain human.

$1.99


Add to cart
Last Words cover Thumb

Last Words

by Stephen Crane

Published: 1902-01-01. 68,293 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A poignant and reflective collection capturing the final thoughts, observations, and emotions of its subjects. Through vivid imagery and introspection, it explores mortality, human experience, and the profound truths revealed in life’s concluding moments.

$1.99


Add to cart
The Open Boat and Other Stories cover Thumb

The Open Boat and Other Stories

by Stephen Crane

Published: 1898-01-01. 65,997 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Inspirational

Stories of human struggle and resilience confront nature’s indifferent power. From shipwrecks to personal trials, each tale examines courage, fate, and the fragile strength of the human spirit against overwhelming odds.

$1.99


Add to cart
Active Service cover Thumb

Active Service

by Stephen Crane

Published: 1899-01-01. 78,068 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Action

A brash young journalist chases glory amid the chaos of the Greco-Turkish War, plunging into a whirlwind of battlefield peril and reckless romance. As bullets fly and alliances shift, he grapples with ambition, love, and the harsh realities of war, uncovering courage and folly in equal measure. A vivid tale of adventure and self-discovery

$1.99


Add to cart
The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War cover Thumb

The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War

by Stephen Crane

Published: 1895-10-03. 47,034 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

A young Union recruit dreams of glory until his first battle shatters him with terror. Amid smoke, mud, and the churn of retreat, he wrestles shame, flees, and longs for a sign of courage. Returning to the lines, he bears the colors through chaos, learning that bravery is not the absence of fear but the hard-won mastery of it.

$1.99


Add to cart
From the Car Behind cover Thumb

From the Car Behind

by Eleanor M. Ingram

Published: 1912-01-01. 60,685 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, it follows characters caught in unexpected danger while traveling. Tension, quick thinking, and courage drive the story as secrets unfold and every moment becomes a test of wits and survival.

$1.99


Add to cart
The Game and the Candle cover Thumb

The Game and the Candle

by Eleanor M. Ingram

Published: 1909-01-01. 50,168 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A headstrong heiress stakes her future on a reckless bargain with a brilliant, penniless inventor: help him win a perilous contest that could topple industrial rivals, and she will defy her guardian’s plans. As schemes tighten and reputations flicker like a candle in wind, courage, loyalty, and love must decide whether the dangerous game is worth the light it promises.

$1.99


Add to cart
A Man's Hearth cover Thumb

A Man's Hearth

by Eleanor M. Ingram

Published: 1915-01-01. 58,900 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A wealthy New Yorker, jaded by city life, seeks solace in a rustic countryside hearth. There, he forms an unexpected bond with a spirited local woman, sparking romance amid clashing worlds. This tender tale weaves love, redemption, and the pull of simpler joys against a backdrop of early 20th-century dreams

$1.99


Add to cart
Mr. Britling Sees It Through cover Thumb

Mr. Britling Sees It Through

by H. G. Wells

Published: 1916-09-01. 140,309 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

As war engulfs Europe, a thoughtful English writer confronts the shattering of his comfortable world. Through heartbreak, loss, and awakening, he faces the clash between ideals and brutal reality, finding in the chaos a deeper understanding of courage, humanity, and the endurance of hope amid devastation.

$1.99


Add to cart