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Immerse yourself in a painstakingly recreated depiction of Scottish rural life at the turn of the twentieth century. Regarded as a groundbreaking literary work upon its publication, The House With the Green Shutters takes an unflinching look at the growing conflict between socioeconomic classes during the period, rather than idealizing rustic living, as many writers of the era chose to do.
The House with the Green Shutters / George Douglas Brown
"The House with the Green Shutters is a novel by the Scottish writer George Douglas Brown, first published in 1901 by John MacQueen. Set in mid-19th century Ayrshire, in the fictitious town of Barbie which is based on his native Ochiltree, it consciously violates the conventions of the sentimental kailyard school, and is sometimes quoted as an influence on the Scottish
...5) You're next
Mike Wingate, abandoned by his father at four and raised in foster care, is finally living the life he always dreamed of—he's happily married with a precocious 8-year-old daughter, and his construction company is about to finish a "green" housing development that will secure a solid future for them all. But then something from his own past, a past he doesn't even remember, comes back to visit terror upon him and his family.
Shady characters
Being aware of the impact we have on the environment has never been more important, and by using the guidance in The Eco Living Book, you can make a few simple changes to your lifestyle that will have far-reaching implications. Discover alternative energy, lighting, water, heating and recycling for your home; make the rooms in your house more eco-friendly, and learn how to grow your own food and go organic. Green living is fun, and will greatly
...In the third book of the Nina Tanleven Mysteries, Nina and her best friend explore a haunted mansion, where they must reunite the ghosts of a father and daughter before it's too late
Nina and her best friend, Chris, haven't known each other long, but they've already shared enough ghostly adventures for a lifetime. Now working at an antique shop in town, Nina and Chris encounter their latest spooky predicament while inspecting
13) The green road
A posh clubhouse deserted for the winter is the scene of a chilling crime in The House of the Whispering Pines, a mystery masterpiece from early detective fiction pioneer Anna Katherine Green. When the local police department can't make any headway in the case, a crack detective from New York is called in -- and his discoveries lead the investigation down a completely unexpected path. (Source: Google Books)
Settle in for a creepy read from the remarkable mind of expert mystery writer Anna Katherine Green. In The House in the Mist, a road-weary traveler happens upon a beautiful house in the woods and, thinking it might be an inn or a lodging house, ventures to the front door to inquire about the possibility of renting a room. From that point, the story takes a completely unexpected turn that even the most well-versed mystery fan will never see
...The Old Stone House and other stories / Anna Katharine Green
"Collection of mystery stories. According to Wikipedia: "Anna Katharine Green (November 11, 1846 – April 11, 1935) was an American poet and novelist. She was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well plotted, legally accurate stories." (Goodreads)
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