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The Confessions of ArsΓ¨ne Lupin by Maurice LeBlanc (good novels to read TXT) πŸ“• - American Library Books πŸ“š Read (28910) Books Online Free

l, low-storied house, of which the ground-floor was occupied by the proprietor of a dram-shop, who stood smoking in his doorway, next to the entrance-passage. Lupin asked if Mr. Hargrove was at home."Mr. Hargrove went out about half-an-hour ago," said the publican. "He seemed very much excited and took a taxi-cab, a thing he doesn't often do." "And you don't know...." "Where he was going? Well, there's no secret about it He shouted it loud enough! 'Prefecture

Chronicles of Avonlea by Lucy Maud Montgomery (interesting novels to read .txt) πŸ“• - American Library Books πŸ“š Read (28910) Books Online Free

but I felt real glad. I was afraid he might stay away and sulk. So long as he comes here and sulks I don't worry. But he is feeling badly enough, poor soul, and I'm really eaten up by remorse. He tried to outstay Mr. Sherman last night, but he didn't manage it. You never saw a more depressed-looking creature than he was as he hurried down the lane. Yes, he actually hurried."The following Sunday evening Arnold Sherman walked to church with Theodora, and sat with her. When they came in

The Shunned House by H. P. Lovecraft (best classic books to read .TXT) πŸ“• - American Library Books πŸ“š Read (28910) Books Online Free

from a sturdy infant had become a sickly, spindling lad. In this year the servant Mehitabel died, and the other servant, Preserved Smith, left without coherent explanation--or at least, with only some wild tales and a complaint that he disliked the smell of the place. For a time Mercy could secure no more help, since the seven deaths and case of madness, all occurring within five years' space, had begun to set in motion the body of fireside rumor which later became so bizarre. Ultimately,

The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, vol 2 by Sir Richard Francis Burton (the kiss of deception read online .txt) πŸ“• - American Library Books πŸ“š Read (28910) Books Online Free

he youth kissed the hand of his sire who said, "O my son, were I sure that thou wouldest deal justly by Anis al-Jalis, I would give her to thee." "O my father, what justice am I to do to her?" "I enjoin thee, O my son, not to take another wife or concubine to share with her, nor sell her." "O my father! I swear to thee that verily I will not do her injustice in either way." Having sworn to that effect Nur al-Din went in to the damsel and abode with her a

Man With Two Left Feet by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse (web ebook reader .TXT) πŸ“• - American Library Books πŸ“š Read (28910) Books Online Free

er. It struck at the root of all things.'But I do mind,' objected Jelliffe. 'It's most important. A lot of money hangs on it. We've got a sweepstake on in the company, the holder of the winning name to take the entire receipts. Come on. Who is he?' Henry rose and made for the door. His feelings were too deep for words. Even a minor detective has his professional pride; and the knowledge that his espionage is being made the basis of sweepstakes by his quarry cuts this to the quick. 'Here, don't

The Sand-Man by E. T. A. Hoffmann (free novel 24 .TXT) πŸ“• - American Library Books πŸ“š Read (28910) Books Online Free

easiness, I could not close my eyes. That hateful, hideous Coppelius stood before me with his glittering eyes, smiling maliciously down upon me; in vain did I strive to banish the image. Somewhere about midnight there was a terrific crack, as if a cannon were being fired off. The whole house shook; something went rustling and clattering past my door; the house door was pulled to with a bang. "That is Coppelius," I cried, terror-struck, and leapt out of bed. Then I heard a wild