The Secret Garden is a timeless tale of transformation, friendship, and the healing power of nature. When spoiled and lonely Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in a vast, gloomy mansion after the loss of her parents, she feels abandoned and unwanted. But everything changes when she discovers a hidden, neglected garden…
Dracula by Bram Stoker tells the story of a young English lawyer, Jonathan Harker, who travels to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with a real estate transaction. Soon, Harker discovers Dracula’s vampiric nature. The story follows Dracula’s journey to England, where he preys on Harker’s fiancée, Mina, and her friends. As the group unites to…
The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel set in 17th-century Holland during political turmoil. Cornelius van Baerle, a tulip enthusiast, dreams of cultivating the rare black tulip. However, he becomes the victim of jealousy and betrayal when his rival, Isaac Boxtel, accuses him of treason. Imprisoned, Cornelius meets Rosa, the jailer’s daughter,…
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 Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is a timeless tale of friendship, adventure, and home. Set in the English countryside, it follows the lives of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and the eccentric Mr. Toad. Mole discovers a new world above ground, befriending the river-loving Ratty and the wise Badger. Together, they face Toad’s reckless…
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas tells the story of Edmond Dantès, a young sailor falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in the Château d’If. After years of imprisonment, he learns of a hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. Escaping, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo and…
Anne of Avonlea by Lucy Maud Montgomery is the sequel to Anne of Green Gables and follows the beloved character Anne Shirley as she transitions from adolescence into young adulthood. The story is set in the small, picturesque village of Avonlea, where Anne, now 16, takes on the role of a schoolteacher at the local…
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 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…
“Dracula’s Guest & Other Weird Tales” is a collection of short stories by Bram Stoker, showcasing his talent for horror and the supernatural. The title story, “Dracula’s Guest,” serves as a prelude to Stoker’s famous novel Dracula. It follows an unnamed narrator who travels through a desolate landscape in Transylvania, where he encounters eerie phenomena,…
