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Edgar Wallace, perhaps best known for creating King Kong, wrote dozens of novels. The Green Rust, his twelfth crime novel, is one of three books he published in 1919. It begins at the English home of the severely ill American millionaire, John Millinborn. With him are his best friend, Kitson, and a local doctor, the Dutch (or is he?) van Heerden. He is murdered in the first chapter, having just left his fortune to his niece, Oliva, whom he has never met. Before he dies, he asks Kitson to find and watch over Oliva. (Introduction by Kirsten Wever)

In this story, a small village in rural England is the unlikely site of multiple mysterious goings-on. Dick Gordon, a young public prosecutor, and a determined police officer named Elk are on the trail of a secret society called the Frogs. Their leader is a diabolical master criminal simply known as “The Frog”. There are further interesting subplots involving the family of a pretty young lady whom Dick Gordon finds very attractive. There are plenty of other characters and a few delightful twists! - Summary by Howard Skyman

Saul Arthur Mann is a meticulous and eccentric individual. His life revolves around the gathering of every fact and statistic he can possibly acquire. As a consultant to the police, he is often called upon as a trusted and reliable resource. When a case of murder and fraud arises with regard to a local millionaire, he gladly offers his assistance but even he cannot always be sure of what he will discover. “The Man Who Knew” is a story full of mystery, love and revelation. (Summary by Howard Skyman)

Jorge e Luísa são um jovem casal lisboeta burguês do século dezanove. A vida corre-lhes bem na monotonia do seu dia a dia. um dia Jorge tem de partir em viagem para o Alentejo e Luísa fica sozinha enfadada e em melancolia pela ausência do marido. É nessa altura que chega do brasil o primo bazilio, antigo amor de Luísa que vai reconquistar o seu coração e arruinar a sua vida. - (Sumário por L.S.B.Seabra)

¿Qué harías si te dijesen que solo con desear la muerte de un desconocido heredarías al instante una fabulosa fortuna? Esa es la hipótesis que desarrolla este cuento largo o novela corta de gran narrador portugués, que actualiza y enriquece el mito de Fausto. En las siguientes páginas conoceremos cómo Teodoro, modesto funcionario, afronta semejante dilema. Ten cuidado con lo que deseas...porque puedes conseguirlo (Introducción por Epachuko)

A história começa com o sequestro de um médico – Dr.*** – e de seu amigo escritor – F... O rapto, realizado por quatro mascarados, ocorre na estrada de Sintra. O Dr.*** e o seu companheiro são levados para uma misteriosa casa, onde se encontrava o cadáver estrangeiro. Sabendo que um deles era médico, os raptores pretendiam verificar se, de facto, o homem estava morto. Entretanto, são surpreendidos pela entrada de um jovem – A.M.C., que viria a esclarecer todo o mistério. (Summary by Wikipedia)

A ghost story and love story all at once, set in medieval Portugal. Don Ruy is in love with Dona Leonor, but her husband has guessed his feelings and hatches a plan. Don Ruy rides right into a trap, but on the way, a dead man joins him and saves his life. - Summary by Carolin

In the atmosphere of political turmoil before the First World War it seemed there were villains, spies and anarchists around every corner. Some believed that the normal avenues of Law and Order were not well enough equipped to deal with such miscreants, but there are four just men who keep a vigil. Foreign Secretary Sir Philip Ramon receives a letter signed 'Four Just Men': “The Bill that you are about to pass into law is an unjust one …". This group of men is notorious and feared as they have already brought retribution to those believed guilty of crimes but are outside the reach of the ...

A Relíquia é um romance do escritor português Eça de Queirós, publicado em 1887. Uma de suas obras mais irreverentes e mais fantasiosas, "A Relíquia"pode ser lida como uma sátira ao catolicismo em Portugal, ou, mais amplamente, ao conservadorismo, através das memórias do narrador Teodorico Raposo, que, para herdar a fortuna da tia velha e solteirona, vive uma vida dupla: extremamente católico e devoto para a família, mas um ébrio galanteador junto aos amigos. Como prova cabal de sua devoção, Teodorico empreende a longa viagem de Portugal à Terra Santa como representante da tia, ...

El crimen del padre Amaro (título original portugués O Crime do Padre Amaro: cenas da vida devota) es una novela del escritor portugués Eça de Queirós publicada en 1875, considerada la primera novela portuguesa del realismo. Causó una gran polémica en el momento de su publicación por su denuncia de la hipocresía social y religiosa. La traducción de Valle-Inclán se sitúa entre 1901 y 1902. La editorial Maucci, muy interesada en la obra de Eça de Queiroz, negoció en Lisboa y cerró el acuerdo para la publicación de esta obra. Anteriormente, había aparecido traducida ...

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (April 1, 1875–February 10, 1932) was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Over 160 films have been made of his novels, more than any other author.In the 1920s, one of Wallace's publishers claimed that a quarter of all books read in England were written by him. He is most famous today as the co-creator of "King Kong", writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story "King Kong" (1933) credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was ...

Um ser misterioso, propõe a Teodoro um dilema terrível: tocar uma campainha mágica e matar, à distância e de imediato, o riquíssimo Mandarim Ti Chin-Fu, que vivia nos confins da China. Este simples gesto faria dele o herdeiro e senhor de uma imensa fortuna! (Sumário por L.S.B.Seabra)

O Defunto é um conto de Eça de Queirós, considerado sua melhor incursão pela literatura gótica ou fantástica. A história se passa em 1474 na cidade de Segóvia e conta a história da paixão de D. Rui de Cardenas, devoto de Nossa Senhora do Pilar, por Dona Leonor, esposa de um fidalgo local, muito ciumento, que a mantém trancada em casa. O marido ciumento, ao perceber o interesse de D.Rui, prepara uma armadilha para o amante, que é interpelado em meio caminho pelo defunto de um enforcado, que o auxilia em sua aventura sobrenatural. - Summary by Leni

When this was written, literary traditions still decreed beauty to be the outward sign of inner saintliness, whereas evil characters tended to be “ugly as sin.” Jean Briggerland defies these expectations by being every bit as angelically beautiful as she is sociopathic. So lovely that all around her are blinded to her guilt no matter how blatant her crimes, only Jack Glover, best friend and lawyer of her most recent victim, is aware of her true nature. Can he stop her crime spree and bring her to justice before she murders her way to wealth and happiness? He really, really shouldn’t ...

Beautiful Jean Briggerland is the epitome of evilness in this twisting and turning thriller. She plots many different ways to steal her new victim's riches including lies and murder. Only Jack Glover the lawyer of Jean's most recent victim, is aware of her true nature. Can he stop her crime spree and bring her to justice before she murders her way to wealth and happiness? Don't count on it! Page after page offers action, new twists, and unexpected surprises that will keep the reader listening for more! (Summary by Allyson Hester)

La carta a los romanos es el razonamiento más largo y sistemático de las cartas de Pablo. Pablo anuncia su tema en los versículos 1: 16-17: El evangelio es el poder de Dios para la salvación, tanto para los judíos como para los gentiles, porque nos muestra cómo nuestra justicia proviene de Dios. Pablo explica la necesidad de la justificación a través de la fe a causa del pecado (1:16 al 4: 25) Luego explica los resultados de la justificación por la fe en términos tanto de la experiencia presente como de la esperanza futura (5: 1-8: 39). En los siguientes tres capítulos, expresa su ...

Mateo (comúnmente conocido como Evangelio según San Mateo)Mateo fue escrito a sus compañeros judíos para demostrar que Jesucristo es el Mesías prometido a Israel, el Rey de toda la tierra, y para dejar en claro el Reino de Dios. Es el eslabón de unión entre el viejo y el nuevo testamento de la Biblia, centrándose en el cumplimiento de la profecía. Su autor fue Mateo, también conocido como Leví, uno de los 12 discípulos de Jesucristo.Mateo no fue escrito para hacer la crónica de los acontecimientos de la vida de Jesús, sino para presentar la evidencia innegable de que Jesucristo ...

Well-known mystery writer John Lexman is charged with murder and sent to Broadmoor Prison. His friend T.X., head of a special branch of Scotland Yard, tries to prove his innocence. (Summary by Gesine)

The Book of All Power by Edgar Wallace is set in London at the beginning, and then the action moves to Russia. The story covers the period from 1910 to 1919 during which the Russian Revolution takes place and this results in drastic changes to Russian society. This book could be described as a romantic adventure story and the main characters are a weird assortment - Malcolm Hay, a young Englishman, a beautiful Grand Duchess of the Russian Aristocracy, a Russian general, a Jewish bookbinder, and an American sharp shooter. Much happens, and the Russian characters, heavily influenced by their ...

Candide is a relentless, brutal assault on government, society, religion, education, and, above all, optimism. Dr. Pangloss teaches his young students Candide and Cunegonde that everything in this world is for the best, a sentiment they cling to as the world steps in to teach them otherwise. The novel is brilliant, hilarious, blasphemous. . . and Voltaire never admitted to writing it.