“813” by Maurice Leblanc is a novel that centers on the adventures of the famous gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin. It is a thrilling detective story, full of twists, political intrigue, and clever schemes, as Lupin navigates a complex plot involving murder, espionage, and identity deception.The story begins with the murder of a prominent German industrialist,…
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a historical novel by Baroness Orczy, set during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. The story centers on Sir Percy Blakeney, an English nobleman who leads a double life as the elusive hero known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. While appearing to be a frivolous dandy, Percy is secretly devoted to…
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a short story by Washington Irving set in a quiet, eerie village called Sleepy Hollow, located near the Tappan Zee River in New York. The story follows the adventures of Ichabod Crane, a superstitious and lanky schoolteacher from Connecticut who comes to the village to work and hopefully improve…
“The Valley of Fear” is a gripping Sherlock Holmes novel that unfolds in two distinct parts. The story begins with a mysterious murder at Birlstone Manor, where a man named John Douglas is found shot in the face. Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion, Dr. John Watson, are called to investigate this baffling case. They…
