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A Tale of Three Lions H. Rider Haggard · 2004 · 34p · ≈ 1h · Light Most of you will have heard that Allan Quatermain, who was one of the party that discovered King Solomon's mines some little time ago, and who afterwards came to live in England near his friend Sir Henry Curtis. He went back to the wilderness again, as these old hunters almost invariably do, on one pretext or another. They cannot endure civilization for very long, its noise and racket and the… Shares Classic Literature, Thriller

The Avenger Edward Phillips Oppenheim · 1908 · 256p · ≈ 8h · Moderate The man and the woman stood facing one another, although in the uncertain firelight which alone illuminated the room neither could see much save the outline of the other's form. The woman stood at the further end of the apartment by the side of the desk - his desk. The slim trembling fingers of one hand rested lightly upon it, the other was hanging by her side, nervously crumpling up the glove… Shares Classic Literature, Thriller

The Devil's Paw Edward Phillips Oppenheim · 1920 · ★ 3.0 · 160p · ≈ 5h · Moderate The two men, sole occupants of the somewhat shabby cottage parlour, lingered over their port, not so much with the air of wine lovers, but rather as human beings and intimates, perfectly content with their surroundings and company. Outside, the wind was howling over the marshes, and occasional bursts of rain came streaming against the window panes. Inside at any rate was comfort, triumphing over… Shares Classic Literature, Thriller

The Drums of Jeopardy Harold MacGrath · 1920 · ★ 3.4 Shares Classic Literature, Thriller with this book.

The Evil Shepherd Edward Phillips Oppenheim · 1922 · ★ 3.7 · 226p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Francis Ledsam, alert, well-satisfied with himself and the world, the echo of a little buzz of congratulations still in his ears, paused on the steps of the modern Temple of Justice to light a cigarette before calling for a taxi to take him to his club. Visions of a whisky and soda - his throat was a little parched - and a rubber of easy-going bridge at his favourite table, were already before… Shares Classic Literature, Thriller

The Great Secret Edward Phillips Oppenheim · 1907 · 157p · ≈ 5h · Moderate I laid my papers down upon the broad mahogany counter, and exchanged greetings with the tall frock-coated reception clerk who came smiling towards me. Shares Classic Literature, Thriller

The Rangeland Avenger Frederick Faust · 1924 · 228p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Of the four men, Hal Sinclair was the vital spirit. In the actual labor of mining, the mighty arms and tireless back Of Quade had been a treasure. For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope. He had gathered… Shares Classic Literature, Thriller

Claudius Bombarnac Jules Verne · 1892 · 210p · ≈ 7h · Challenging Reporter Claudius Bombarnac, is assigned by the "Twentieth Century " to cover the travels of the Grand Transasiatic Railway which runs between Uzun Ada, Turkestan and Peking, China. Shares Classic Literature, Thriller

Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo William Le Queux · 1921 · 243p · ≈ 8h · Moderate "Yes! I'm not mistaken at all! It's the same woman!" whispered the tall, good-looking young enman in a well-cut navy suit as he stood with his friend, a man some ten years older than himself, at one of the roulette tables at Monte Carlo, the first on the right on entering the room - that one known to habitual gamblers as "The Suicide's Table." Shares Classic Literature, Thriller

The Last Hope Hugh Stowell Scott · 1904 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Shares Classic Literature, Thriller with this book.

The dynamiter Robert Louis Stevenson · 1885 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Challenging Shares Classic Literature, Thriller with this book.

Julian Fellowes's Belgravia

Julian Fellowes's Belgravia Julian Fellowes · 2017 · ★ 4.4 · 432p · ≈ 14h · Moderate The New York Times bestselling novel about scandalous secrets and star-crossed lovers. Watch the new original series Belgravia only on EPIX. On the evening of 15 June 1815, the great and the good of British society have gathered in Brussels at what is to become one of the most tragic parties in history - the Duchess of Richmond's ball. For this is the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, and many of… Shares London

The Thames River Murders

The Thames River Murders Ashley Gardner & Jennifer Ashley · 2015 · 314p · ≈ 10h · Moderate 1818: Captain Lacey is asked by Peter Thompson of the Thames River Police to help him investigate a cold case–the murder of a woman found near the docks Thompson patrols. The investigation was sidelined, considered unsolvable, but Thompson has long wished to find her killer.Captain Lacey joins him in the hunt, entering a part of society that is closed to outsiders. Meanwhile, he must deal with… Shares London

The Color of Bone

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Бойцовский клуб Чак Паланик Shares Thriller with this book.

Find Me Nowhere

Find Me Nowhere Andrew Klavan Shares Thriller with this book.

Bad August

Bad August Dan Ahearn Shares Thriller with this book.

Finish The Fight (Jack Reacher's Special Investigators #6)

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