Devil's cub

In the glittering yet stifling world of Restoration London, Lady Dona St. Columb is a woman suffocating from boredom. Driven by a thirst for adventure and a longing for escape, she flees the city for her husband's secluded estate on the Cornish coast. There, amidst the wild beauty of Navron, she encounters a daring French pirate, a man hunted by all of Cornwall. Their meeting ignites a passionate love affair, plunging Dona into a world of danger, intrigue, and breathless freedom. As they embark on a perilous quest, she faces an impossible choice: sacrifice her lover to certain death or risk everything to save him. In Frenchman's Creek, Daphne du Maurier weaves a tale of romance and suspense, where a woman's courage is tested by the allure of forbidden love and the call of the open sea.

In the tempestuous years following Napoleon's fall, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, emerges from captivity yearning for redemption. But his past, and the shadow of the relentless Inspector Javert, conspire to condemn him.

Victor Hugo's Les Misérables is a sweeping epic of love, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit. Journey into the heart of 19th-century France, where revolution simmers and the lives of ordinary people intertwine in extraordinary ways. Experience the desperation of Fantine, the courage of the revolutionaries, and the unwavering hope that flickers even in the darkest corners of Parisian society.

More than a story, Les Misérables is an exploration of justice, mercy, and the enduring quest for a better world. It is a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers, inspiring empathy and igniting the imagination.

Set against the backdrop of revolutionary France and London, Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities is a sweeping epic of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Dr. Manette, after years of unjust imprisonment in the Bastille, is released and reunited with his daughter, Lucie. Their lives become intertwined with Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat fleeing the turmoil of his homeland, and Sydney Carton, a cynical lawyer who finds unexpected purpose in his love for Lucie.

As the French Revolution explodes in violence, Darnay is drawn back to Paris, where he faces the wrath of the revolutionaries. Carton, witnessing Darnay's plight and fueled by his unrequited love for Lucie, embarks on a courageous plan, offering himself as the ultimate sacrifice to save Darnay's life.

With themes of resurrection, social injustice, and the duality of human nature, A Tale of Two Cities is a timeless masterpiece that explores the best and worst of humanity amidst the chaos of revolution. Experience the power of Dickens' storytelling as he weaves a rich tapestry of compelling characters and unforgettable moments in this enduring tale of hope and selflessness.

Faced with being sold and torn from his family, Jim, an enslaved man, escapes to Jackson Island to devise a plan. There, he encounters Huck Finn, who has faked his own death to escape his abusive father. Thus begins their perilous journey down the Mississippi River toward the elusive promise of freedom.

Percival Everett reimagines Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from Jim's perspective, revealing a man of profound agency, intelligence, and compassion. While echoing Twain's iconic scenes, James illuminates the heart and mind of a man determined to secure his own liberty and protect his family, transforming himself from Jim to James, claiming his name and his destiny in a world that denies him both. A harrowing and humorous exploration of American identity, James is a transformative work by one of our most important writers.