Краткое описание: Daisy Miller is a beautiful, young American girl travelling in Europe with her rich family, in Switzerland she meets Winterbourne, an American who has lived in Europe most of his life. He is immediately fascinated by Daisy, who is very different from European women of the time. However, during their stay in Rome Daisy’s behaviour brings not only disapproval but also tragic consequences...

Краткое описание: Famous British Criminals from The Newgate Calendar. The Newgate Calendar inspired many great writers like Charles Dickens and Robert Louis Stevenson, along with the writers of popular crime magazines of 1800s. Indeed, the mystery and crime fiction and films we enjoy today owe much to this collection of stories.

Краткое описание: This epic American novel tells the story of Captain Ahab’s remorseless hunt for the great white whale Moby Dick, and how his obsession ultimately leads to tragedy for him and his crew.

Краткое описание: Sherlock Holmes is bored. But then the attractive Mary Morstan arrives at 221B Baker Street with a strange story to tell. Her father vanished ten years ago: four years later she received a beautiful pearl, and since then she has received a pearl every year. Now she has been invited to meet the sender of these pearls and asks Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson for their help.

The case involves a mysterious map, hidden treasure and a wooden-legged man, enough to intrigue even Sherlock Holmes. But it’s more than just a mystery for loyal Doctor Watson: will he find love with the lovely Miss Morstan?

Краткое описание: Sherlock Holmes is called in to help solve a mysterious murder in Sussex, England, but the motives for the crime originated years before in a place known as “the Valley of Fear” across the Atlantic.

Краткое описание: Late one night, on a lonely road near London, Walter Hartright, young drawing teacher, meets a solitary woman dressed in white. This is the opening scene of The Woman in White, a great Victorian sensation novel, full of mystery, excitement, and suspense. Who is the mysterious woman in white, and why is she alone on the road to London at midnight?

Краткое описание: When Old Adam gets a money order from his son in England, he plans to throw a party. But when he tries to cash the money, he uncovers some well kept secrets.

Краткое описание: Love and family duty form the central threads of this classic, tragic tale by one of Britain's finest novelists.

Краткое описание: Four members of a team making a geological survey for a mining company find themselves trapped deep in a forest when they are delayed by heavy rains. Can Leon successfully lead them to safety?

Краткое описание: A classic love story which was first published in 1847. Numerous plays, films and television adaptations have been made of this great novel.