he Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain and first published in 1876, is a quintessential American novel that recounts the adventures of Tom Sawyer, a young boy growing up in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri, near the Mississippi River. Set in the mid-19th century, the story follows Tom as he navigates…
Mr. Standfast by John Buchan is the third novel in his Richard Hannay series, set during World War I. Hannay, a British intelligence officer, is tasked with uncovering a German spy network operating in Britain. Disguised as a pacifist, he infiltrates radical groups and embarks on a perilous journey across England, France, and Switzerland. Along…
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 Railway Children , écrit par E. Nesbit, est un conte touchant qui suit les aventures de trois frères et sœurs, Roberta (Bobbie), Peter et Phyllis, après que leur père a été injustement emprisonné. L’histoire commence avec la famille qui déménage dans un cottage pittoresque près d’une voie ferrée dans la campagne anglaise, où les…
