The Poor Cousin Vol 1 Of 3

Excerpt from The Poor Cousin, Vol. 1 of 3: A Novel Such were the persons, and' the state of things at Glandale, when, one evening, as the rector and his wife sat together in their little parlour, enjoying the pure summer air as it entered at the open window, bearing the delicate perfume of their favourite roses, Mrs. Herbert suddenly uttered an exclamation of surprise at seeing the village postman enter the garden-gate - for rela tions they had few, and correspondents still fewer. The good rector had just carefully wiped his spectacles, and replaced them in their leathern case, (for he had been reading to his wife a funeral sermon, that was to be preached on the ensuing sabbath, ) but these he hastily drew out again, and prepared to peruse the large. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Life of Marie de Medicis in three volumes is a biography of Maria de' Medici, Queen of France, Consort of Henri IV, and Regent of the Kingdom under Louis XIII. She was a member of the wealthy and powerful House of Medici. Following the assassination of her husband in 1610, which occurred the day after her coronation, she acted as regent for her son, King Louis XIII of France, until 1617, when he came of age. She was noted for her ceaseless political intrigues at the French court and extensive artistic patronage. This biography in enriched by numerous curious extracts from a previously unpublished Memoir of M. le Commandeur de Rambure, Captain of the regiment of French Guards who served under King Henry IV and King Louis XIII.

Varney the Vampire (Vol.1-3) stands as a monumental anthology within the gothic literature panorama, bridging the realms of supernatural folklore and the burgeoning Victorian anxieties surrounding modernity and morality. This collection, encompassing an array of narratives from the macabre to the romantic, showcases the diversity of literary styles and the depth of thematic exploration characteristic of the period. The works within these volumes are pivotal in tracing the evolution of the vampire myth in Western literature, offering readers a comprehensive view of the social and cultural undercurrents that shaped such tales. The anthology draws from the prolific outputs of Thomas Peckett Prest and James Malcolm Rymer, whose collaborative efforts are often overshadowed by their contemporary, Bram Stoker, yet remain crucial in the groundwork of vampiric literature. Their backgrounds as writers for penny dreadfuls allowed them to capture the zeitgeist of Victorian society, blending sensationalism with acute observations of human nature and societal change. This collection, therefore, encompasses not only stories of the supernatural but also serves as a commentary on the fears and fascinations of the era it was born in. Varney the Vampire (Vol.1-3) is an indispensable resource for those interested in the origins and evolution of vampire mythology and its intersection with cultural, social, and historical discourses of the 19th century. Readers are invited to delve into this collection not only for its entertainment value but also for its ability to illuminate the complexities of human nature, morality, and the supernatural. Through its diverse range of narrative voices and styles, this anthology offers a unique opportunity to engage with the foundational texts that continue to influence gothic literature and horror genres today.

The story full of twist and mysteries tells about two twin brothers Cradock and Clayton Nowell, who are often mixed updue to their striking similarity. Their father and a nanny don't know who's the elder one. Their life is full of teenage adventures, the romanticism of the first love and beauty of the beauty of the nature around their home. Yet, the idyllic life comes to an end as one of the brothers gets shot by a stranger and the other one is accused in his murder. Now, Cradock has to save his life and honor, prove his innocence and find a real murderer.