e-books in A. E. W. Mason category
At the Villa Roseby A. E. W. Mason - Charles Scribner's Sons , 1910
In Aix les Bains during the early 20th century, Celia Harland, a beautiful young English girl down on her luck is befriended by a rich widow, Madame Dauvray, an addict of 'spiritualism', and stages seances for her benefactrix ...
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The Broken Roadby A. E. W. Mason - C. Scribner's sons , 1908
Set amid the Himalayan mountain passes, Broken Road brings to life a tale of adventure, daring rescue and the underlying menace of British political manoeuvres. Along the way, news from Mecca and a gift misunderstood cause mayhem from all concerned.
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Witness for the Defenceby A. E. W. Mason - Hodder and Stoughton , 1913
A British barrister takes the witness stand after becoming embroiled in a shocking murder in colonial India. 'The Witness for the Defence' is a 1913 melodramatic novel by A.E.W. Mason. It was adapted by Mason from a 1911 play he had written.
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The Four Corners of the Worldby A. E. W. Mason - C. Scribner's sons , 1917
Fascinating collection of short stories, including the following: The Clock, Green Paint, North of the Tropic of Capricorn, One of Them, Raymond Byatt, The Crystal Trench, The House of Terror, The Brown Book, The Refuge, Peiffer, The Ebony Box, etc.
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The Four Feathersby A. E. W. Mason - Macmillan , 1902
Against the background of the Mahdist War, young Faversham disgraces himself by quitting the army, which friends perceive as cowardice, symbolised by the four white feathers. He redeems himself with acts of physical courage to save his friends.
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The Affair at the Semiramis Hotelby A. E. W. Mason - Charles Scribner's Sons , 1917
For the first time since she had entered the room Joan raised her head and looked at him. Her eyes were full of terror, and with the terror was mixed an incredulity as though she could not believe that that had happened which she knew had happened...
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