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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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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 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

A novel with moral and social themes, reflecting Wiggin’s interest in community, education, and human character.

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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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Elizabeth and Her German Garden

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Published: 1898-01-01. 49,051 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A charming and witty diary of a woman’s life in the countryside, this story celebrates nature, solitude, and small pleasures. Through her observations of her garden, neighbors, and daily routines, it captures humor, reflection, and the delight of simple, independent living.

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The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 4

by Richard F. Burton

Published: 1885-01-01. 135,062 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Fantasy

On a moonlit throne, a condemned bride bargains for dawn by unraveling a new tale each night—adventures of cunning thieves, lovestruck princes, djinn-bound islands, bazaars humming with intrigue, and voyages across storm-tossed seas. Each cliffhanger buys another sunrise, weaving desire and danger into a spell that turns survival into the greatest story of all.

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The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 5

by Richard F. Burton

Published: 1885-01-01. 175,607 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Fantasy

On a moonlit throne, a condemned bride bargains for dawn by unraveling a new tale each night—adventures of cunning thieves, lovestruck princes, djinn-bound islands, bazaars humming with intrigue, and voyages across storm-tossed seas. Each cliffhanger buys another sunrise, weaving desire and danger into a spell that turns survival into the greatest story of all.

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The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night - Volume 6

by Richard F. Burton

Published: 1885-01-01. 138,897 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Fantasy

On a moonlit throne, a condemned bride bargains for dawn by unraveling a new tale each night—adventures of cunning thieves, lovestruck princes, djinn-bound islands, bazaars humming with intrigue, and voyages across storm-tossed seas. Each cliffhanger buys another sunrise, weaving desire and danger into a spell that turns survival into the greatest story of all.

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The Chronicles of Clovis

by Hector H. Munro

Published: 1911-01-01. 52,577 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

Meet a delightfully wicked young man who prowls Edwardian drawing rooms and country weekends, detonating pranks and epigrams that expose the vanity of hosts, bishops, and bored aristocrats. These razor-short tales skewer social pretension with icy wit, beasts and scandals colliding in elegant gardens, where every courtesy hides a trap and every ending snaps like a mousetrap.

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When William Came

by Hector H. Munro

Published: 1913-11-01. 50,623 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Politics

The novel is set in Edwardian England and explores the social, cultural, and psychological effects of foreign occupation.

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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1903-11-20. 73,904 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A high-spirited country girl is sent to live with her stern aunt in a quiet New England village, where mischief, poetry, and fierce optimism often collide with rules. As schoolroom battles, neighborly feuds, and small disasters test her grit, she discovers her voice, softens hard hearts, and learns that ambition and kindness can turn a humble beginning into a shining future.

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Beasts and Super-Beasts

by Hector H. Munro

Published: 1914-01-01. 62,965 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A dazzling collection of sharp-witted tales where mischievous animals and cunning humans collide in Edwardian society. From a wolf upending a country house to a cat sparking chaos, these stories blend dark humor and satire, exposing human folly and vanity. With biting irony, they reveal the wild, absurd undercurrents of polite life, delighting in the unexpected twists of fate.

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The Toys of Peace and Other Papers

by Hector H. Munro

Published: 1919-01-01. 61,750 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A collection of short stories, sketches, and essays.

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Quin

by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice

Published: 1921-01-01. 85,270 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A quick-witted young Irishman with nothing but optimism and a grin wanders into a somber household and turns it inside out—mending old quarrels, igniting ambitions, and stumbling into inconvenient love. Through scrapes, setbacks, and brave little choices, he discovers that cheer can be a discipline, dignity can be earned, and the surest fortune is the future two people decide to build.

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Mr. Opp

by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice

Published: 1909-01-01. 52,058 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

In a quaint riverside town, a timid dreamer with a gentle heart sets out to make his mark on the world. Through unexpected friendships, small triumphs, and bittersweet turns of fate, he discovers that true success lies not in riches or fame, but in kindness, sincerity, and quiet perseverance.

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Calvary Alley

by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice

Published: 1917-01-01. 89,352 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Inspirational

In a Louisville slum, a spirited girl rises from poverty’s grip, defying the odds of her rough alley life. With pluck and heart, she navigates hardship, kindling dreams amid factory toil and family strife. This vivid tale of resilience and hope in early 20th-century America celebrates a young woman’s unyielding spirit, forging her path through grit and unexpected kindness in a world of struggle.

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Sandy

by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice

Published: 1905-04-01. 46,277 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Inspirational

A penniless Scottish lad arrives in a bustling American river city with nothing but wit, a lilting brogue, and a stubbornly hopeful heart. From boardinghouse scrapes and street jobs to classrooms and courtrooms, he stumbles, charms, and perseveres. Tempted by easy shortcuts and dazzled by first love, he must choose between glittering opportunity and the quiet courage of doing right.

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