Dead Men Tell No Tales vs The Talleyrand Maxim: Which Should You Read?

Dead Men Tell No Tales E. W. Hornung · 1899 ★★★☆☆ 3.2 217 pages · ≈ 4 h 01 m · Challenging

The classic story ties together themes of adventure and romance. Hornung's traditional writing style is incredibly descriptive and can be often relaxing to read. The story of Dead Men Tell No Tales doesn't rush but…

The Talleyrand Maxim Joseph Smith Fletcher · 1920 ★★★★☆ 3.9 195 pages · ≈ 3 h 37 m · Challenging

The “Talleyrand Maxim” holds that “With time and patience, the mulberry leaf is turned into satin.” The adage has the character of guidance for life for an ambitious legal clerk, Linford Pratt. Unlike most people, he…