Neil Hunt
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While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads to a pirate fortune as well as great danger. Portrayal of good versus evil, as the young boy accompanies Long John Silver and his band of pirates in search of the buried treasure.
2) To let
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The saga concludes with a new generation of Forsytes in the 1920's.
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The classic tale of a wealthy English family, and a jealous husband who will stop at nothing to gain dominion over his bride. The first installment of the critically acclaimed Forsyte Saga introduces the Forsyte clan and their endlessly fascinating intrigues. Author John Galsworthy's take on the constricted roles of women within the confines of marriage casts an unforgiving light on traditional courtship while rendering otherwise common domestic dramas...
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Modern library of the world's best books volume 270
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Presents the satiric novel that many claim as their favorite among Maugham's works, about a man born of English peasants who gained fame only after he became old.
6) In chancery
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The feud between Soames and his wife, Irene, reaches the point of divorce and Soames subsequently remarries Annette in 1901.
7) Knockdown
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From the New York Times–bestselling"master of crime fiction and equine thrills," a former jockey takes on the crooked world of horse dealing (Newsday).
Dick Francis, Edgar Award–winning master of mystery and suspense, takes you into the thrilling world of horse racing.
For a generous commission, ex-prize-winning jockey Jonah Dereham reluctantly agrees to bid on a young steeplechaser on behalf of a wealthy American woman. But his life...
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Set amidst the turbulence of the British withdrawal from India. It is notable for its portrayal of the Eurasian (Anglo-Indian) community, who were caught in their loyalties between the departing British and the majority Indian population. The Anglo-Indian characters in the novel, like many members of their community, are closely involved with the Indian railway system.